Introduction 3
Preparing Your Presentation 3
Considering Your Audience 4
Choosing a Topic 4
Determining Your Purpose 6
Researching Your Topic 6
Selecting Support Material 7
Organizing Your Speech 9
Body 9
Introduction 11
Conclusion 13
Language Use 17
Ethics and Plagiarism 18
Modes of Delivery 20
Rehearsing Your Speech 20
Delivering Your Speech 22
Setting Up 22
Appearance and Body Language 22
Appearance 22
Eye Contact 22
Facial Expressions 23
Gestures 23
Body Posture and Movement 24
Vocal Behavior 24
Pitch 24
Rate and Fluency 25
Volume 27
Audiovisual Support 27
Using AV Aids Effectively 28
Illustrating Statistics 31
Question-and-Answer Sessions 34
Types of Speeches 35
Narrative Speeches 35
Demonstration Speeches 36
Informative Speeches 36
Persuasive Speeches 37
Speaking on Special Occasions 38
Communication Anxiety 39
Conclusion 42
Further Readings 43
References 43