This document summarizes techniques for preparing and delivering an effective public speech. It discusses using note cards, writing a clear manuscript, practicing the speech thoroughly, and controlling anxiety. Some key points covered include writing speeches with clarity, interest and appropriateness for the audience; leaving space and margins when drafting; practicing with the same materials that will be used for the actual speech; and developing a positive attitude to manage stage fright.

1. PUBLIC SPEAKING
By
IRMA YUNITA
DOSEN: SUTRIA RAHAYU S.Pd
SEKOLAH TINGGI PERGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
DHARMA BAKTI LUBUK ALUNG
2013

2. CHAPTER
7
PREPARING FOR DELIVERY

3. USING-NOTE CARDS
1. Use serial standard of number
2. Use note cards as unobtrusively as possible.
3. Make sure your notes are legible.
4. Number multiple note cards.
5. Write on only one side of your note card.
6. Avoid writing too much detail.
7. Avoid putting too much down on each card.
8. Highlight ideas you wish to stress.

4. THE MANUSCRIPT
1. Clarity
- while clarity is important in all
communication, we can achieve clarity in
speaking by
• Using an oral style
• Choosing concrete rather than abstract words
• Using specific rather than general words

5. 2. Interest
Making our speeches more interesting
• Using words that appeal to any of the five
senses : sight, hearing, taste, touch, and
smell.
• using descriptive language to present a clear
and definite word picture of what taking
places.
• Using an attention getting technique called
the real- taking in term of actual people and
places.

6. 3. Appropriateness
• You must always use language appropriate to
your audience and the occasion.

7. WRITING AND REVISING YOUR SPEECH
some suggestion for preparing a manuscript
speech:
• Setting time for writing the material
• Make a draft
• When writing the rough draft of your
manuscript, skip every other line and leave
ample margins.
• Make a concept
• Try to record our speech to revising writing.

8. • Don’t be afraid of writing too much for your
first draft.
• Allow a cooling-off period of at least twenty-
four hours before you revise and rewrite the
first draft of your manuscript.
• A manuscript should have a specific form.

9. PRACTICING THE SPEECH
• Allow ample time for practicing.
• Always practice with the same key-word
outline, note cards, or manuscript that you
plan to use when delivering your speech.
• Always practice your speech as if you were
delivering it to your intended audience.
• Go through the entire speech during each
practice.
• Do not try to deliver your speech the same way
each time you practice it.

10. • Do not coordinate specific gestures with the
exact wording of your speech.
• Practice your speech aloud with the same
volume you plan to use in delivering it.
• Practice your speech each time with
whatever visual aids you plan to use.
• Time your speech in practice.
• Practice the way you will approach the
speaker’s stand at the beginning of the
speech and leave it at the conclusion.

11. • If you access to a tape or video recorder, use
it.
• If possible , try to practice at least once in the
room where you will be delivering your
speech or a similar room.

12. STAGE FRIGHT
Cause of stage fright
 Stage fright can also occur when there is risk
involved in a situation.
for example : Have no difficulty communicating
with your boss until you ask for that raise.
 Stage fright can be caused by a speaker’s
mental or physical health . Suppose a speaker
is in a depressed mood because things are not
going well at home or elsewhere.

13. How to Control Anxiety
1. Develop a positive mental attitude about
speaking.
2. Be alert both mentally and physically.
3. Prepare your speech carefully
4. Develop an attention-getting introduction.
5. Practice your speech adequately
6. Make sure your speech is audience centered
7. Give yourself a pep talk before speaking
8. Go through a few relaxing exercises prior to
speaking

14. 9. Look for friendly faces in the audience
10. Listen carefully to the speakers who
precede you.