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Public Speaking: Lesson 6The Million Dollar Speech
CTA 1100
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The Prompt
• Just to clarify, this speech is asking, “What would you do if you could spend $1 million?”
• The speech must be five to ten minutes long.
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Research
• First of all, you need to come up with a topic. Think of something that you are passionate about and would want to spend a million dollars on.
• Brainstorming can be very useful to narrow down ideas.• Secondly do some research on your topic
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Dress Criteria
• When giving a presentation, going into the workplace, or going to an interview one must “dress for success.”
• This includes:1. Hygiene
2. Attire
3. The appropriateness of your attire for your occasion.
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Proper Attire
• DRESS FOR SUCCESS!!!!• Wear clothes that are sophisticated
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Dress for Men
• Khaki or Dress pants• A nice shirt (not a t-shirt)• Dress shoes• All presentable
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Dress for Women
• Either khaki’s, dress pants, or a skirt.• A professional top (keep the cleavage under control)• Dressy shoes (no sneakers!)
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Hygiene, Attire, & Appropriateness
Hygiene:• Brush your teeth • Brush your hair• Be showered • Fix your hair• Smell good, but not too
strong• Trim fingernails and
facial hair• Have good breath • Wash your face• Avoid heavy make-up
Attire• Professional• Modest• Clean-cut• Not wild • Classy• Matches• Neutral colorsAppropriateness• Modest• Appropriate for the
situation, place, audience• Something that is
comfortable for you to sit in
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Speech Outline
• An outline is a guideline for yourself that you will use when you go to write your speech.
• An outline should:1. Use different symbols for each point.
2. Not contain full sentences.
3. Use 1-3 words for general topics
• The more specific the longer it can get.• Use the specifics once you are trying to go into depth when
writing your speech.
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Outline
• The key to a good speech is to have a good clear typed outline.
• Structure your speech with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
• This means it is a good idea to write or type out your speech first.
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Speech Outline
The outline should be set up exactly like an essay:1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
• Your outline should have a different ‘point’ for each body paragraph.
• Depending on how specific your details get, determines how many times you indent each correlating point.
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Outline
• Be sure to include as much useful research as you can in the presentation.
• Also the more you know about your topic, the easier it will be to clearly organize and talk about your speech
• The more good research you have on your topic, the better your speech will be!
• (and the more applause you will get!)
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Speech Outline: Example
I. Introduction- No indent
A. One indent (tab)
B.
II. Body- No indent
A. One indent (tab)
1. two indents (tab)
2.
a. three indents (tab)
B.
III. Conclusion
A.
B.
1.
2.
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Audio/Visual aid
• It is a fact that most people learn better when they have something to look at or something to listen to.
• Try to incorporate a visual or audio aid into your presentation when possible.
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Visual aids
• If you are thinking about a poster or PowerPoint of some sort keep in mind the keys to a good visual aid.
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Audio & Visual Aids
Audio aids are things like:• Music• Sound bites• Singing• Musical Instruments• Clapping/snapping• Video
Visual Aids include:• Handouts/Brochure• Maps• 2-D and/or 3-D models• Videos• Charts/Diagrams• Graphs• The object you are
speaking about• Food• Pictures• And more
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Audio & Visual Aids
• Audio and visual aids can be used:• Individually or in combination with each other.• When giving a speech/presentation.
• Audio and visual aids should be used:• To enhance a speech/presentation.• When the situation is appropriate.• Occasionally throughout your speech/presentation.
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Handouts/Brochures
• Handouts/Brochures are one type of visual aid that are commonly used.
• Handouts/brochures contain information about the topic you are speaking about.
• They are usually in full color so that it catches the reader’s eye.
• They usually do not contain a great deal of writing so that you do not bore your reader, just enough to give important information.
• It is usually best to hand out your handout/brochure when you are finished giving your speech so that your audience is not distracted from your speech.
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Ummm, like, Speak Clearly!
• Speaking clearly makes you sound and look more professional.
• This means eliminating phrases like “ummm” and “like”.
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Practice makes Perfect!
• One way to help you speak clearly is to make note cards of your speech just highlighting the main points.
• Also practice your speech in front of someone…even just yourself in front of a mirror!
• You also don’t want to talk to fast or look at your note cards too often.
• Try to be relaxed and confident.• Use the note cards when you get lost.
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The Ending
• End your speech effectively by either restating your introduction, or offering a summary of what you just told the audience.
• Don’t end with “And that’s about it.” Ending with a quote or some kind of advice for the audience gives your ending a lot more power.
• I repeat, DO NOT end your speech with the words, “And that’s about it…” Please. Please. Please.