A power point presentation on public speaking. A very crucial skill in communication. This connects skills like critical thinking, research, writing and composure.

2. PUBLIC SPEAKING
The etiquette angle

3.  Public speaking is the process of communicating information to an
audience. It is usually done before a large audience, like in school, the
workplace and even in our personal lives. The benefits of knowing how to
communicate to an audience include sharpening critical thinking and
verbal/non-verbal communication skills.
 Speech Etiquette is the etiquette that includes carrying a proper conduct
be it in dressing; eating; diction and drinking when interacting with or
speaking to colleagues subordinates, seniors and other adults(audience);
at a meeting or at a social gathering.

4. Elements in a speech
 Speaker: Communication almost always begins with a person who speaks.
 Message: The message is whatever is being communicated through the
speaker to the listener.
 Channel: The channel is basically the way the message is conveyed and
this basically means that for example if you send a letter to your friend,
the letter becomes the medium.
 Listener: The listener is the person who receives the message.
 Feedback: The feedback is what the listeners think about the message that
has been spoken by the speaker.
 Interference: Interference is basically anything that hinders the message
from being effectively delivered to the listeners.

5. When Preparing
 Have a purpose in mind - know what you want to accomplish. Do you
want to inform, inspire, persuade?
 Know who your audience is and their purpose for listening to you.
 Structure and organize your talk according to your purpose and the
audience.
 Pay attention to the volume and tone of your voice, your body language,
and other techniques of delivery.
 Get and keep your audience’s attention.
 Practice presenting your material with passion in accordance with your
desired effect and as few notes as possible.

6. Dealing with yourself
 Remain poised and postured before you ever walk onto the stage, up to
the podium, or welcome others to the meeting.
 If you are introduced, thank the person and wait until he sits or leaves the
stage before beginning your talk.
 Don’t readjust the mic or blow sounds into it. A tap is enough for
everyone to know it's working.
 Remain standing if others are standing.
 Smile before you begin talking.
 Speak clearly and slowly out of respect for your listeners.
 Use language that draws others into your message. Avoid unkind words
and sarcastic phrasings.
 Be mindful of your gestures. Avoid pointing and flailing your arms out of
exuberance.
 Always speak the truth. Even if it is a difficult message, kindness can
frame anything.
 Be concerned with how you come across.

7.  Politeness and courtesy are always evident in a speaker's attitude.
 The audience is attending to hear you speak, so treat them with the
respect you would treat anyone when you've entered their personal space.
 Be so familiar with what you're saying that you can be attentive to signals
and the "feel" of your audience.
 Know and be practiced enough to avoid personal habits that distract from
your message - little things like touching your hair, scratching, pacing, or
losing eye contact with the audience for too long.
 Avoid talking about your flaws or the flaws of the current situation if they
are not relevant to your material.
 If you make a mistake just move on. Your audience is rooting for you.
When Presenting