Objective Discuss the steps in preparing and delivering a public presentation on an agricultural topic

Public Speaking Oral communication skills are one of the most important factors in determining career success Oral communication can be improved by applying basic principles of speech preparation and organization

Public Speaking (Continued) With practice, speech making can become fun and rewarding Some speakers can become proficient at extemporaneous speaking or speaking with little or no preparation

Public Speaking (Continued) There are 3 components of every speech –Introduction Used to capture the audience’s attention Indicates the need for the speech –Body Largest part Contains the major information –Conclusion Remind the audience of the major theme Briefly restate the major points of the speech.

Public Speaking (Continued) The keys to effective speech making are preparation, practice, and more practice Practice improves the speaker’s stage presence Stage presence: speaker’s attitude, confidence, personality, and ease before the audience

Public Speaking (Continued) The speaker displays his/her stage presence by: – personal appearance –Poise –Body posture