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UNIT 7: PREPARING ORAL PRESENTATIONS<br />
Develop a Delivery Strategy<br />
How do you wish to appear?<br />
Job Aid 7.3<br />
Delivering an Oral Presentation<br />
What tone is appropriate for the subject matter and audience?<br />
How can you use body language effectively?<br />
Should you anticipate speech anxiety?<br />
How long should you speak?<br />
Practice<br />
Practice repeatedly until you are completely familiar with the content. Rehearse the opening<br />
of your speech until you have it memorized. (This strategy will help you to relax.)<br />
Become comfortable with the pronunciation and enunciation of your material.<br />
Present your speech in front of a mirror with a watch to check your pacing and ensure that<br />
your message fits the allotted time.<br />
Ask an observer to provide feedback to refine your posture, eye contact, and gestures.<br />
• Stand upright and relaxed.<br />
• Make eye contact with people in various parts of the room.<br />
• Try to gesture an average of twice in each sentence.<br />
• Turn your torso to face various parts of the audience.<br />
• Use volume, pitch, and emphasis to maximize your message.<br />
If possible, videotape your practice session. Otherwise, tape record yourself.<br />
Use pauses for impact before you begin and during speech transitions.<br />
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