Sunday, February 20, 2011

Back to the Basics When You're Not Sure How to Start

When you're writing a speech, whether it's a persuasive speech, informative, demonstration, or any other kind, it's easy to get overwhelmed and end up staring at a blank screen for an hour wondering where to start. You probably have an idea of your topic, but are not sure where to start. Here are some basics things to keep in mind - basic things that your audience will notice and the person grading your speech will most likely be adding or deducting points for:

* Effective introduction and conclusion.
* Clarity of ideas.
* Your poise as you speak.
* Personal appearance.
* Neatness and appropriateness of the visual aids you use.
* Time (too short, too long)
* Energy in presenting the material(Get the audience interested in what you are talking about.)
* Well-organized, well-written and well-presented Outline

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