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Introduction

What is public speaking

? Public speaking, as its name implies, is a way of making your ideas public – of sharing them with other people and of influencing other people. A Brief Introduction to public speaking I. How to Prepare a Speech ? Stating Your Objectives： ◇inform

◇train ◇persuade ◇sell

? Analyzing Your Audience What to learn about the audience

Their opinions and levels of prior knowledge of your subject ; their likely bias, both personal and professional

how do you learn it

Ask the person who has invited you to speak. Find out what the occasion is and if there is a program theme.

? Choosing a Speech Topic and the Speech Theme Six Criteria

1. The topic should be interesting to you.

2. It should be interesting to your audience or at least be capable of being made interesting to them.

3. It should be appropriate to the situation. 4. It should be appropriate to the time available. 5. It should be manageable.

6. It should be worthwhile. Don't waste your audience’s time.

? Gathering and Selecting Appropriate Materials

convincing materials

seven major types of materials: descriptions and explanations, statistics, examples, testimony, comparison and contrast, repetition and restatement, and visuals. guidelines ? Outlining Your Speech guidelines:

1. Write and label your specific purpose at the top of your outline.

2. Indicate main ideas, points, sub-points, and supporting materials properly. 3. Use at least two subdivisions, if any, for each point.

Using subdivisions helps you give attention to all the points you want to say. 4. Label the introduction, main body and conclusion.

II. How to Write a Great Speech ? Organizing the Body of the Speech

A. The Introduction

A. It should introduce the topic. providing background information, definitions explanations, etc.

B. Generally it should contain the thesis statement.

C. It should be interesting enough to make the listener want to continue listening. Anecdotes, shocking statistics, quotes, and rhetorical questions

D. It should indicate how your topic will be developed.

E. tell your listeners WHY they should listen to you; such as how they will benefit. F. include the method of organization that you will follow. This helps the listener prepare for what you are going to say and help them organize the information.

An effective introduction ? ?

Creates a favorable first impression with the audience Boosts a speaker’s self-confidence

Gaining attention ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

relate the topic to the audience State the importance of the topic Startle the audience

Arouse the curiosity of the audience Question the audience Begin with quotation Tell a story Using visual aids …

Reveal the topic ? ?

Clearly states the speech topic

Establish the credibility and goodwill of the speaker

Preview the body ? ? ?

Tells audience what to listen for in the rest Provide a smooth lead-in Present special information

B. Main Body

a. Each main point discusses one aspect of the thesis.

b. The main points should be linked with clear transitions so as to give the body coherence and unity.