Unit 7 Review: Public Speaking and Presentation

The Importance of Delivery

• Public speaking requires a level of formality, including being well-groomed, using language appropriately, and making eye contact with the audience.
• Speaking allows for flexibility, meaningful pauses, and vocal emphasis, providing a more animated message.

Methods of Presentation Delivery

• Impromptu speaking involves presenting a short message without advance preparation, often in informal settings.
• Impromptu speaking allows for spontaneity but may result in a disorganized message.
• Manuscript presentations involve reading directly from a written message, maintaining attention on the printed page.
• Manuscript presentations ensure exact replication of words but can be uninteresting and hinder eye contact with the audience.
• Extemporaneous presentations are delivered in a conversational manner using brief notes, allowing for eye contact with the audience.
• Extemporaneous presentations promote credibility and engagement but may not allow for adequate verbal and nonverbal preparation.
• Memorized speaking involves delivering a written message from memory, enabling continuous eye contact and freedom of movement.
• Memorized speaking allows for enhanced engagement but requires meticulous preparation and may lead to potential challenges if the speaker forgets their place.

Preparing for Your Delivery

• Factors to consider when preparing for a delivery include using lecterns, handling large and small spaces, and dealing with outdoors and microphones.
• Lecterns can be used for holding notes, enhancing eye contact, and projecting confidence.
• Small audience size can be leveraged for greater contact, but may also involve managing potential interruptions.
• Rehearsal is important for reducing anxiety and ensuring a successful presentation.

Practising Your Delivery

• Techniques for effective practice include practicing out loud, practicing standing up, and practicing with an audience.
• Practicing out loud helps to articulate and identify potential issues.
• Practicing standing up develops muscle memory and natural delivery.
• Practicing with an audience gains experience and valuable feedback.
• Time management and self-evaluation are crucial for effective delivery, including practicing for time and filming oneself to identify and address distracting behaviors.