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APPENDIX A: JOB AIDS<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 />

<strong>Effective</strong> <strong>Communication</strong> Page A.16

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