Strategies for Improving Oral Presentations

 Extemporaneous
 Impromptu
 Manuscript Reading
 Memorization
Extemporaneous speaking is the presentation of a
carefully planned and rehearsed speech, spoken in a
conversational manner using brief notes.
Impromptu speaking is the presentation of a short
message without advance preparation. Impromptu
speeches often occur when someone is asked to
“say a few words” or give a toast on a special
occasion. 
Manuscript speaking is the word-for-word
iteration of a written message. In a manuscript
speech, the speaker maintains his or her attention
on the printed page except when using visual aids.
Memorized speaking is the rote recitation of a
written message that the speaker has committed to
memory. Actors, of course, recite from memory
whenever they perform from a script in a stage play,
television program, or movie scene.
 To Inform or Instruct
 To Persuade
 To Entertain
 Determine the Purpose
 Analyze the Audience and the Occasion
 Select the Main Ideas for the Message
 Research the Topic
 Organise the Data and Write the Draft
 Create Visual Aids
 Rehearse the Talk
 Introduction
 Body (Text/Discussion)
 Conclusion
 Porch ( Opening statement)
 Aim
 Layout
 Always imagine the audience in front of you
 Use transitional phrases and sentences to
show your listeners the relationships between
sections of your report. Avoid long
sentences and unusual words
 Take each of the main points one at a time
and learn to present each with its supporting
material as a unit
 Include the visual aids you’ll use—and in
the margins, note where each aid should be
used
 Anticipate questions from the audience. Jot
them on paper and consider thoughtful
answers
 Stop at the allotted time. Then cut and
revise the speech accordingly until you can
deliver it within the time limit, allowing
some time for a question/answer session
 Pitch
◦ Monotone
◦ High or Low Voice
 Same word value
 Rate
 Volume
 Vocal Quality
 Pronunciation
 Jargon
 Posture
 Movement
◦ Move to hold attention
◦ Move to get rid of nervousness
◦ Move to suggest transitions
◦ Move to increase emphasis
 Gestures
◦ To emphasize
◦ To point
◦ To reject
 Facial
Expressions
 Appearance