The time has come for Persuasive Speech!

Dear all,

I guess the first 5 presenters are already feeling the butterflies in their stomach! Well, stop fretting about your speech presentations now, make full use of the very few days you have to the fullest!

Before the speech:
1. Hand in a copy of your speech outline to me
2. Always remember to be familiar with your topic, rehearse sufficiently well
3. Dress appropriately (preferably formal please)
4. Stand upright, good posture shows confidence!
5. Don't immediately start your speech when you are in front of the class, always take your time finding the comfortable spot to ease your nervousness
6. Project a confident front
7. Start your speech with a smile, not a giggle!

During the speech:

1. Don't turn your back to your audience for a long time
2. Don't read from the slides/notes
3. Don't look on the floor but always keep good eye contact with your audience
4. Don't be panic when you forget your points, take a quick look at your slides or handy notes to help you remember
5. Don't fidget!
6. Deliver your speech at a moderate speed rate.
7. Do not be monotonous! Add emotions to your tone and intonation.
8. Be audible
9. Pronounce difficult words, names, terms correctly (certainly you need practice for this bit!)
10. Don't forget to embrace your audience and smile!

After the speech (The Q&A session) :

1. Always thank the questioner
2. Repeat/restate/rephrase the question to your audience
3. Give short, brief answers
4. Stop a rambling questioner tactfully and politely
5. Don't argue with the questioner
6. If there are no questions, address your audience the anticipated questions (at least ONE) you have prepared before your speech.
7. Don't apologize if you do not know the answer, but offer to get back to the questioner for answers or, alternatively, get responses from your audience in case they know the answer!

For detailed notes on Delivery Skills, please access to your ECS WEBCT.
I will create another post where I will post comments on each presentation made in every session starting this Wednesday. I look forward to your proactive contributions as well! Kindly post constructive comments to your coursemates' presentations.

Look forward to listening your speech people! GOOD LUCK PEOPLE!