How to Give an Effective SpeechPresented By:

Group 2

Proper Speaking Etiquette•BE ON TIME•Do not go over your time

•No Excuses•Dress for Success•Project your voice•Be prepared for the worst•Know your material

Dress to ImpressAppearance

Appropriate AttireSize Matters

Look the Part

Preparation TipsA good way to make sure you prepared for your speech

is to go over your speech many times.If you have trouble saying big words, practice them or

eliminate them from your speech.Some times using words other people understand is

better than sounding sophisticated and using big words.

Preparation Tips contMake sure you know what your going to say. Don’t just

read your information of the slides.Have little bits of what you are going to say on your

slides. Then elaborate off those little bits.

Gestures and MannerismPositive Tips Things to Avoid

Eye ContactProper Attire Vocalism (be specific n

clear)Be Enthusiastic (positive

attitude)

Gum Chewing Big Gestures, small VolumeThe usage of the word

“Uhh”Change in pockets Tossing of the hair , &

fiddling with objects.

“Distracting Mannerisms, will take away from your presentation , as well as message”

Basic Presentation Skills

• Give the audience time

• Choose words wisely

• Be comfortable

Questions?