Contents:

Meaning of Public Speaking

Activities involved

Selection of topic

Audience analysis.

Research the topic.

Planing and drafting the speech.

Organizing the speech.

Presenting the speech.(verbal and non verbal)

Developing confidence and overcoming fear.

Public Speaking

Public speaking is a form of communication in which a person speaks face-to-face to a relatively large audience.

In public speaking, the speaker speak in a fairly continous manner.

In public speaking the focus of the event seems to be on speech itself.

Activities involves in Public SpeakingSelection of topic.

Audience analysis.

Research the topic.

Planing and drafting the speech.

Organizing the speech.

Presenting the speech.(verbal and non verbal)

Developing confidence and overcoming fear.

Selection of Topic The speaker should adopt the topic one within his area

of specialization and of his expert knowledge. If the speaker is not assigned any topic, he must find one based on following:Background and knowledge.Interest of his audience.Occasion of the speech.Purposes of the speech.

(a) To inform (b) To persuade (c) To encourage (d) To entertain

Audience Analysis

1. Age 1. Facial expression

2. Background 2. Smiles

3. Attitude 3. Blank

4. Appearance 4. Movements

5. Context 5. Sounds

6. By asking questions

PreliminaryAnalysis

During Presentation

Researching the topic After the purpose of speech is determined, the

speaker now he gather the additional information that could support the core idea. In some cases, this involves mentally and logically serching supporting experience for idea development.

In this context the speaker ask some question according to his speech:

1. If his speech in informative he will ask what and how questions.

2. If his speech is to promote common feelings he will ask why related question.

Planing and drafting the speech When preparing for a public speech each speaker

should consult a wide variety of sources. When the research completes, the speaker should organize the all the information , arguments, and evidence into a complete outline.

Although variations are sometimes appropriate, usually he should follow the time honoured order in planing the speech:

Introduction Body Conclusion

Organizing the speechIt is just like the organizing the body of a report.

The speaker takes the entire text and divides it into comparable parts. On the following lines he may organize the presentation and preparation of his speech.

Listener’s intrest on topic.Preparing notes.Presentation draft.Preparing of questions.Answer the questions.Sharing with partner or small group.Main points of presentation draft.

Organizing the speaking aids1. Guidelines for a speech manuscript. a) Should be printed on one side.b) Should have double or triple space.c) Should be numbered clearly .

2. Guidelines for speaking notes.(a) Should be printed large enough.(b) Should be written on one side of card.(c) Should be numbered clearly.

3. Guidelines for using visual aids.(a) Should be relevant and large enough(b) Should neat and attractive.(c) Should be practised.(d) Should not keep looking at aid continously.

Presenting the speechWays of delivering the speech1. Extemporaneous presentation2. Memorised presentation3. Presentation by reading.Some other important aspects related to presentation:1. Appearance and bodily actions.2. Posture3. Walking4. Pitch5. Use of voice6. Avoid complex words

Developing confidence and overcoming fear Strategies to overcoming stage fear;1. Know your subject well.2. Rehearse several times3. Pre-check the equipment4. Carry the notes5. Move during the speech6. Breathe deeply and slowly before speaking 7. Maintain poise and enthusiasm

Things You Shouldn’t DoRead directly from notesRead directly from screenTurn back on audienceSlouch, hands in pocketsNo um, ah, you knowsNo nervous gesturesTalk too fast, Talk too quietly

Things You Should DoEye contactCan glance at notesAppropriate gesturesRhetorical questions to

involve audience

Qualities of a speaker1. Confidence

2. Sincerity

3. Thoroughness

4. Friendliness