1. Checklist for a Good Speaker Prof. Monllor English 112

2. Attention Getter Some studies have shown that fear of public speaking ranks up there with the fear of death.

3. Preparation Select the main points you are going to discuss Look for appropriate information to support each point Think about the questions you may be asked Look up any words you might need to explain your points Prepare your visual materials

4. The Presentation: The attention getter THINK of an attention catching OPENING, and impact-making, memorable CLOSING.

5. The Attention Getter Quotes-Statistics-Anecdote-Picture-Short Video

6. Pronunciation and Editing D Use a dictionary like the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary to check for pronunciation of difficult words http://www.m-w.com/ http://www.howjsay.com/ D Record your speech DAUDIO-EDIT Replace difficult words and phrases with simpler ones.

7. Rehearsing REHEARSE, check your timing Know when to STOP talking. Use a timer or the microwave oven clock to time your presentation when preparing it at home.

8. Make a list of key words/concepts for each slide Read through the list before you begin Don't memorize your text. Think about the ideas, and your words will follow naturally.

9. Rehearsing SPEECH should be not too long nor too short. It is always a good policy to prepare more but speak less Speak as it comes to you naturally Have few close friends who give you frank & true feedback about your performance.

10. The Power Point Presentation Should have a clear beginning, body, and conclusion should have no mistakes should use parallel structures – Words – Phrases (usually beginning with a verb) – sentences

11. Rules D7 x 7 C 7words per line C 7 thoughts per slide D Use appropriate font size D no more than three slides of the same "look-and-feel" in a row DInclude a slide with a photograph or graphic to break up a series of bulleted slides.

12. Should be Readable – Recommended Arial Tahoma Veranda Use the same font throughout the presentation Fonts

13. Title size 40 point Subtitle or bullet point size 32 point Content text should be no smaller than 24 point Less than 12 point not recommended Font Size The larger, the better

14. Use of Capital Letters and Italics USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS in titles or for emphasis, but do not use them throughout the presentation Use Italics for – “quotes” – to highlight thoughts or ideas – book, journal, or magazine titles

15. The Look of your Presentation Don’t overload your slides with too much text or data. Let the picture or graphic tell the story. Avoid text. Number your slides and give them a title. Proof read everything, including visuals and numbers

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18. The Slide Background Using a slide theme is recommended for professional presentations Backgrounds should never distract from the presentation At a distance a very light color looks like white Change the background design to attract attention when your presentation is long or when changing to a new topic

19. Clothing and appearance should be comfortable, but appropriate for the occasion Avoid very short skirts, shorts, blouses or shirts which show too much skin

20. POSTURE Straight and poised Don't Swing, Shift or Jump Don't lean on the podium, or put your weight on the podium, board or a table

21. 4 GESTURES Start your speech with hands held lightly in front (to avoid nervous gestures). Once you are comfortable allow them freedom. Gestures add effect to your speech Smile

22. Don’t DFinger tap DCrack your knuckles DBite or lick your lips DPlay with cards, papers or jewelry DTouch or twist your hair DAdjust hair or clothing

23. EYE CONTACT D Look at the audience D Look at friendly people in the audience

24. VOICE Vary your tone of voice according to what you are saying Use your voice to add emphasis, it gives life to your speech Speak slowly, enunciate clearly Speak to the person farthest away from you to ensure your voice is loud enough to project to the back of the room.

25. Introduction Greet the audience State your topic Use an attention getter to introduce your topic

26. Body Limit yourself to 3 or 4 main points Provide enough support for your main points Demonstrate that you have researched your topic through the examples that you provide

27. Conclusion Provide an indication that your speech is finished Use phrases like – In conclusion – Finally Ask if anybody has questions If you can’t answer a question, don’t apologize. Say “I don’t have that information. I’ll try to find out for you.” Thank the audience

28. Other If you make a mistake and no one notices, continue your speech as if nothing had happened If someone points out a mistake ADMIT & correct it

29. Do not read from notes Speak slowly Visualize success

30. To Control Stage Fright

31. D breathe in and out deeply and slowly D know the pressure points on the body that correspond to relieving anxiety and nervous energy CThe center of your upturned palms CThe center of your chin

32. Physical Exercises D Hold your fingers tightly in a fist for 10 to 15 seconds D Lower your head, roll it around slowly D Lift and lower your shoulders

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