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This presentation guide explores the differences between presentation and public speaking, providing key insights on when and how to present yourself effectively. It covers the structuring of speeches, outlining principles, and the importance of supporting materials. Learn about the various types of organizational patterns, functions of an introduction, and effective conclusions. Master the use of presentation aids to enhance your message and engage your audience. Discover essential rules for creating impactful visual aids, ensuring clarity and retention of information.
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PRESENTATION VS. PUBLIC SPEAKING • When will you need to present your self? • Isa Engleberg • The Apprentice
Public Speaking Organization and Support
Structuring the Speech (Review) • Working outline • Formal outline • Speaking notes
Principles of Outlining • Format I. Main point (Roman numeral) • Subpoint (capital letter) 1. Sub-subpoint (standard number) a. Sub-subsubpoint (lowercase letter) • Divide main points and subpoints • Never a “I” without a “II”, ect. • Parallel wording • Main points should be worded in a similar manner
Review questions • What are the seven types of organization patterns we talked about Thursday? • What are the four functions of an introduction?
Beginning and Ending the Speech, cont, • The conclusion • Review speech • Don’t end abruptly • Don’t ramble • Don’t introduce new points • Don’t apologize
Supporting Material • Functions • To clarify • To make interesting • To make memorable • To prove
Supporting Material, cont. • Types of supporting material • Definitions • Examples; real or hypothetical • Statistics • Analogies/ Comparison-contrast • Anecdotes • Quotation/ Testimony (authoritative support)
Narration vs. Citation • Narration: telling a story Persuasive power of narrative • -Fisher: we are storytelling creatures • Citation: a statement of facts
Presentation Aids • devises used in a speech to illustrate or emphasize important ideas, or hard to understand concepts - research shows the audience remembers 10% more of the information presented when aids are used. Presenters who used computer generated visual aids were 43% more persuasive. (Engleburg, 2005, p.373) • Aids are just that, aids, not crutches or your entire presentation. • -good question to ask: could I do my presentation with out my aids? • Types of aids • Can engage all the senses – sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell. -visual aids
Rules for visual aids use • Simplicity • Size • Attractiveness • Appropriateness • Reliability • 7x 7 rule ~look at examples~