1. Formal public speaking
MODEL UNITED NATIONS

2. Public Speaking
Verbally conveying your points to a large group of people in a structured, organized way
Use in Model UN: To communicate your ideas to the rest of your committee in a persuasive manner

4. Organization Start with an attention-grabber
CLEARLY and EXPLICITLY state your main idea
Body – 2-3 substantial, relevant pieces of evidence
Conclusion – a call to action
Overall: Be clear and concise!

5. Presentation

6. 1. EYE CONTACT Look at your audience, not the floor or your paper!
It’s okay to look at certain people, but don’t look at them for too short/long.
If you are too shy to look at the audience, you can look a little bit over their heads.

7. 2. Voice
Volume
Be aware of the environment you’re speaking in – a small room vs. a conference hall
“Not too loud; not too soft… Just right.”
Speed
You do NOT need to speak fast
At the same time, do not drone
Find the moderate speed that allows you to enunciate
Pay attention to ending consonants
Breath
Relax… Take time to breathe and pause

8. 3. words NO “filler” words If you don’t know what to say, PAUSE!
e.g. Umm, You Know, Like, I mean…
If you don’t know what to say, PAUSE!
A silence is often very meaningful
Avoid using 1st person or 2nd person (in committee)
Avoid using overly sophisticated words
At the same time, no slang
Goal: communicate your ideas in the clearest way possible

9. 4. Posture of your body
Upright position; no leaning on the podium, the wall, etc.
Feet should be shoulder-width apart
(Interesting Fact: Studies show that tilting your head 8°to the right makes you seem more believable.)
It is okay to walk around a little bit as long as:
You’re not at the beginning or end of your speech
You’re not stating a crucial fact
You’re not using an unmovable microphone

10. 5. Gestures
Used to articulate specific points and emphasize certain words
If abused, become distractions.
Your hands should NEVER be in the pocket
“Upside-down diamond”
Gestures should come from elbows
Useful gestures:
Palms facing up
Palms facing down
Palms parallel