Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking

Ch. 1: Practical Speaking

Public Speaking 101

3 Major Parts to Preparing and Delivering a Speech Before writing the speech Researching and writing the speech Giving the Speech

Before Writing the Speech

Analyze the Context and the Audience What does the audience expect you to talk about? What will the audience find interesting?

Choose a General Purpose Choose a Topic

What interests you? What interesting experiences have you had?

Is the topic interesting to both you and your audience? Is the topic appropriate? Will the topic fit the time limitations? Can you find resources and information about your topic? Is it worth your audience's time to listen to the topic?

Before Writing the Speech

Construct your specific purpose Develop your thesis statement

This statement will fulfill the specific purpose and tells the audience what you want to accomplish.

Researching and Writing the Speech

Researching the speech Use personal experience for examples Outside Sources

Books Periodicals Internet Resources Interviews

Researching and Writing the Speech

Writing the Speech Introduction

Open with Impact Focus on your Thesis Statement Connect with your Audience Preview

Body Organize your Main Points

Time Pattern, Spatial Pattern, Categorical Pattern Provide Transitions

Conclusion Summarize Close with Impact

Giving the Speech

Use Your Voice Effectively Speak Conversationally Speak so that Everyone can Hear Vary Your Voice

Maintain Constant Eye Contact Use Facial Expressions Effectively

Giving the Speech

Use Your Body Effectively Posture Movement Gestures Dress

Use an Extemporaneous Delivery