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How to Trick Out Your Oral Presentation Do you enjoy pubic speaking? Why or why not? What makes a speech successful? What makes a speech a flop? For a generation that grew up on texting and Facebook, an oral presentation requiring eye contact and complete sentences can be a challenge. There are different types of speeches for different purposes and occasions. For example, an impromptu oral presentation is a short speech given with no preparation and little, if any, time for advanced thought, like when you are asked to introduce yourself at a meeting and tell about your interests or hobbies. An extemporaneous oral presentation is a presentation with limited preparation, such as addressing a topic in a speech competition or debate, presenting or receiving an award, or introducing a speaker. Oral presentations in class are usually made for informative or persuasive purposes. They are expected to be prepared and practiced. Speeches aren’t required as often as written tests, but when they’re assigned they almost always make up a significant portion of your grade in a class. Mastering the basic oral presentation is an important skill for high school, college, and career readiness.
Developing public speaking skills requires
preparation and a lot of practice.
PRODUCT PREVIEW
Learning Goals By the end of this chapter you will be able to: 1. Explain the process of preparing an oral presentation. 2. Tell speaking tips for making an effective oral presentation. 3. Make an extemporaneous oral presentation using speaking skills. 4. Critique oral presentation speaking skills.
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