Conclusion: Restate thesis and then give a to inspire and encourage the “Call Action” – audience to do something about this issue! Speech Delivery Tips Speed: Most people speed up when they are nervous. Before you go, relax by taking deep breaths and imagining yourself doing a great job. When practicing alone, your time should be 1 minute greater than the goal. You will speed up a little. Pause at appropriate times in your speech. Before and after each times to pause. “paragraph” = good Filler Words In your everyday life, practice replacing filler words like and with a simple pause. um, so, like During speeches, we end up using a lot of fillers when we are nervous. Take a breath instead. Volume If okay, but you must speak with energy and passion so your voice will carry. you’re soft-spoken, it’s On the flip side, no one likes to be shouted at. Pick a and just project your voice. normal volume, To project, breathe from your chest and speak from the chest (rather than from the head). Clarity If there are words in your speech you have trouble pronouncing, practice saying them correctly. or slur words; imagine you are words out of your mouth, and slow down. Don’t mumble pushing Eye Contact: Do not just read off your notes the whole time! Notes are not for you to read off your entire speech. They are for two things: 1) a very rough outline in case you get nervous and forget what’s next 2) exact quotes/facts and where they came from
Conclusion: Restate thesis and then give a “Call to Action” – inspire and encourage the audience to do something about this issue! Speech Delivery Tips Speed: Most people speed up when they are nervous. Before you go, relax by taking deep breaths and imagining yourself doing a great job. When practicing alone, your time should be 1 minute greater than the goal. You will speed up a little. Pause at appropriate times in your speech. Before and after each “paragraph” = good times to pause. Filler Words In your everyday life, practice replacing filler words like um, so, and like with a simple pause. During speeches, we end up using a lot of fillers when we are nervous. Take a breath instead. Volume If you’re soft-spoken, it’s okay, but you must speak with energy and passion so your voice will carry. On the flip side, no one likes to be shouted at. Pick a normal volume, and just project your voice. To project, breathe from your chest and speak from the chest (rather than from the head). Clarity If there are words in your speech you have trouble pronouncing, practice saying them correctly. Don’t mumble or slur words; imagine you are pushing words out of your mouth, and slow down. Eye Contact: Do not just read off your notes the whole time! Notes are not for you to read off your entire speech. They are for two things: 1) a very rough outline in case you get nervous and forget what’s next 2) exact quotes/facts and where they came from
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