This document provides an introduction to public speaking. It discusses why public speaking is an important skill, both personally and professionally. It also outlines key differences between public speaking and casual conversation. The document then gives guidance on selecting a topic, determining the purpose and central idea, gathering supporting materials, rehearsing, and delivering a speech. It also addresses common reasons for public speaking nerves and provides tips for building confidence.

1. Introduction
to
Public
Speaking

2. Speaking in Public

3. Why Study Public
Speaking?
• Empowerment
–Give you an edge
–Audition for leadership
• Employment
–1st factor sought by employers
–2nd is writing skills

4. Public Speaking and
Conversation
• Public speaking is more
planned
• Public speaking is more
formal
• The roles of public speakers
and audiences are more
clearly defined

5. Public Speaking and
Audience Diversity
• Gender
• Ethnicity
• Culture

6. Consider Your Audience
• Needs
• Attitudes
• Beliefs
• Values
• Other Characteristics

7. Select and Narrow
Your Topic
• Who is the audience?
• What is the occasion?
• What are my interests, talents,
experiences?

8. Determine Your Purpose
• To Inform
–Teach
–Define
–Illustrate
–Clarify
• To Persuade
• To Entertain

9. Develop Your Central
Idea
• Does it have logical
divisions?
• Reasons idea is true?
• Can you support with
series of steps?

10. Gathering Verbal/Visual
Supporting Material
• Facts
• Examples
• Definitions
• Quotations
• Relate Material to Listeners’
Lives

11. Rehearse Your Speech
• Practice Out Loud
• Practice Eye
Contact
• Decide On Style

12. Deliver Your Speech
• Assess Audience
• Use Effective Eye
Contact
• Concentrate on
Message and Audience
• Use Conversational
Style

13. Reasons for Being Nervous
1. Fear of Being Stared At
2. Fear of Failure
3. Fear of Rejection
4. Fear of the Unknown

14. Building Your Confidence
• Know Audience
• Be Prepared
• Select Appropriate Topic
• Recreate Environment
• Know Introduction And
Conclusion

15. • Thank you