HOW TO MAKE A SPEECH
1. Select a speech topic:
This may seem like an easy task, but there are infinite public speaking topics. How do you choose the right one? How do you select a topic which is a perfect fit between you and your audience?
Your topic leads to your core message — the entire presentation aims to deliver this core message to your audience.
2. Create a speech outline:
Your speech needs structure. Without structure, your audience will either wonder what your core message is or they will lose interest in you entirely. Sadly, this step is often skipped to “save time.” A planned outline is vital.
3. Write the speech:
Speech writing is an iterative process which begins with your first draft. Writer’s block can handicap speakers at this stage.
Once the first draft is created, speech writing involves iteratively massaging your speech into its most effective form. Keeping your ego in check, you are wise to edit mercilessly.
Remember that speeches should be written for the ear; adopting figures of speech will keep your speech from sounding like an essay or legal document.
4. Apply gestures, staging, and vocal variety:
At this stage, the words are ready, but that’s all you have — words. A presentation is not read by the audience; it is listened to and watched. These elements should seamlessly complement your words and punctuate key phrases.
5. Practice and solicit feedback:
Great speakers seem natural when they speak, almost as though they are speaking the words for the first time. Nothing could be more wrong. Rehearsing your speech makes you a master of the content. Soliciting feedback and acting on it gives you confidence that your presentation will be a success.
6. Self-Critique:
Prepare for the next speechAlthough listed as the final step in the process, it’s really the first step in preparing for your next speech. After you’ve delivered your speech, examine your performance objectively. This will solidify lessons learned as you prepare for your next speech challenge.
This may seem like an easy task, but there are infinite public speaking topics. How do you choose the right one? How do you select a topic which is a perfect fit between you and your audience?
Your topic leads to your core message — the entire presentation aims to deliver this core message to your audience.
2. Create a speech outline:
Your speech needs structure. Without structure, your audience will either wonder what your core message is or they will lose interest in you entirely. Sadly, this step is often skipped to “save time.” A planned outline is vital.
3. Write the speech:
Speech writing is an iterative process which begins with your first draft. Writer’s block can handicap speakers at this stage.
Once the first draft is created, speech writing involves iteratively massaging your speech into its most effective form. Keeping your ego in check, you are wise to edit mercilessly.
Remember that speeches should be written for the ear; adopting figures of speech will keep your speech from sounding like an essay or legal document.
4. Apply gestures, staging, and vocal variety:
At this stage, the words are ready, but that’s all you have — words. A presentation is not read by the audience; it is listened to and watched. These elements should seamlessly complement your words and punctuate key phrases.
5. Practice and solicit feedback:
Great speakers seem natural when they speak, almost as though they are speaking the words for the first time. Nothing could be more wrong. Rehearsing your speech makes you a master of the content. Soliciting feedback and acting on it gives you confidence that your presentation will be a success.
6. Self-Critique:
Prepare for the next speechAlthough listed as the final step in the process, it’s really the first step in preparing for your next speech. After you’ve delivered your speech, examine your performance objectively. This will solidify lessons learned as you prepare for your next speech challenge.
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Integrantes: Lara Samara, Osuna Fernanda, Castellanos Ángel.
