Introduction
Public speaking is an important skill in communicating knowledge and expressing ideas to groups of people. It is a primary medium for presenting and selling your products and ideas. Being able to verbally communicate effectively to other individuals or to groups is essential in school, business, as well as your personal life.
- Neo K12. (n.d.). Public speaking. Retrieved from http://www.neok12.com/Public-Speaking.htm
This website provides a list of video lessons to learn from, and improve public speaking skills. - Mazur, M. (2015). 7 Strategies That Make Speechwriting Easier. Retrieved from https://blog.slideshare.net/2015/04/15/7-strategies-that-make-speechwriting-easier/Use these 7 strategies to make your speech a whole lot easier.
- Kurtus, R. (n.d.). Succeed in Public Speaking. Retrieved from http://www.school-for-champions.com/speaking.htm#.Va22U2BpLa4The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your presentation skills.
Public Speaking Games
- Dugdale, S. (n.d.). Public Speaking Games. Retrieved from http://www.write-out-loud.com/public-speaking-games-ebook.htmlIf you're looking for fun-filled speech activities check these out.
Articles
- Churchill, G. (1903). Public-Speaking Work in the Secondary School. The School Review. Vol. 11, No. 4 (Apr., 1903), pp. 269-287. Retrieved from JStor.
A review of the importance of public speaking work in the secondary school system.
Presentation Guide
When preparing for a presentation start with a script, create slides and rehearse before giving your talk.
Guide for script writing:
1. Introduce the topic - state your position, start with a hook. Engage with your audience and make them care.
2. Explain your idea - clearly and with conviction
3. Describe your evidence
4. Call to Action - how and why you are implementing your idea
5. Conclusion - reveal the new reality, how the audience lives will be affected if they act on your idea.
(Wilkes, 2018)
- Script Writing Example (Wilkes, 2018)Download this example script on the Physics of Car Safety.
Guide for creating a slide presentation:
1. Should I use slides? If slides clarify information use them but keep it simple.
2. What goes on the slide:
- Images and photos to help the audience remember the person place or thing
- Infographics
- One point per slide
- As little text as possible
- No bullets points
3. Formatting the slide
- Use consistent graphics and fonts
- Use a common font like Helvetica or Verdana
- Font readable 42 points or larger
4. Reference material
- Images and text must be referenced
Modified from TedTalks Speakers Guide (2017).
Introduction
Belinkie, M. (2008). 40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/d6wRkzCW5qI
Tutorials
Click View. (2004). The basics - Public speaking & listening. Retrieved from https://clickv.ie/w/7Y1d
Senior Library Books
Sharpen Your Debate and Speech Writing Skills by
For the Student Faced With a Class Assignment To Write and Deliver a Speech Or Participate In a Debate, This Guide Provides Practical Advice. In Sharpen Your Debate and Speech Writing Skills, Authors Jennifer Rozines Roy and Johannah Haney Offer An Upbeat Tone, Helpful Examples, and Encouraging Humor To the Young Novice Speaker.
ISBN: 9780766039049Publication Date: 2011-10-01
The Actor Speaks by
Beginning with what every first-year acting student faces in class and ending with what leading professional actors must achieve every night on the three stages of the Royal National Theatre, Patsy Rodenburg's celebrated work as one of the world's foremost voice and acting coaches is fully revealed in this thoughtful and inspirational book about the process of acting. Through a seven-step process, she takes the actor through an intensive voice and speech workshop tackling the vexing problems faced in rehearsal and on stage: breathing and relaxation; vocal range and power, communication with other actors and the audience; integrating movement, singing and speaking; deciphering and animating a text; adjusting voice to different size stages and auditoria; working in mediums beyond the stage; sustaining a performance through an entire evening and a long run and identifying and overcoming the countless potential problems that face every performer who works in front of an audience. "The Actor Speaks is a stimulating read and an invaluable reference for all actors ... a landmark book" (The Stage)
ISBN: 9780413700308Publication Date: 2014-04-10
