Lectur
Lectur
Business
Communication
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Completing oral presentation
• Evaluate the content of your presentation
• For clarity and conciseness
• Develop visual aid and coordinate them with your
delivery
• Besides four areas:
• Mastering the art of delivery
• Preparing to speak
• overcoming anxiety
• Handling question responsively
Mastering the art of delivering 3
Memorization
Few speakers today memorize complete speeches. However, it
can be useful for short speeches. In case of a long speech,
often the first few words of a statement can be memorized.
Extemporaneous
This method of delivery is very carefully planned and practiced.
In it, the speaker, makes a presentation with the help of an
outline, note cards, or visual aid.
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Mastering the art of delivering
Reading
In this method the whole presentation is read aloud.
Impromptu
It means a speech made without any preparation or made
on the spur of the moment.
Preparing to Speak 5
Overcoming anxiety
• If you are nervous about facing audience and experience
stage fright
• Prepare more material
• Rehearse
• Think positively
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Delivery
Body Language
• Stand rather than sit when you are delivering your presentation.
• Be aware of any repetitive hand gestures or awkward
mannerisms that might irritate your audience.
Voice Quality
• You must be clearly audible at all times – don’t let your voice
drop at the end of sentences. If you vary your intonation, your
voice will be more interesting to listen to and you will be able to
make your points more effectively.
Visual aids
• You your visual aids confidently, making sure you allow your
audience time to absorb information from flipcharts and
transparencies.
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