This document provides guidance on preparing and delivering public speeches. It discusses the key aspects of speech preparation, including invention, organization, style, delivery, and understanding. For invention, it advises determining the goal and issues related to the topic. For organization, it outlines including an introduction, body, and conclusion. For style, it suggests using techniques like analogies and narratives. For delivery, it recommends maintaining eye contact and avoiding reading the speech. The document then provides tips for planning an effective presentation and common types of introductory speeches such as impromptu, self-introductions, and demonstrations.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COM 2583/COM 2173
Presented by
Bibi Shuhada Amira binti A Bakar
Umm-ul Basyarah
Nurul Safiani binti Nor Kamazaman

2. CHAPTER 2 :
SPEECH PREPARATION

3. DESCRIPTION
Organization
Style
Invention
Canons
Delivery
Understandi
ng

4. CANON:INVENTION
What is the goal of the presentation?
 What general issues are related to your topic?
 How can you use ethos, pathos, and logos in your
speech?
 What does your audience need to know and want
to know?
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5. CANON:ORGANIZATION
The Introduction
~Greeting
~Introduce Topic
~Your thesis
 The Body
~Points and supporting details
~Use connectors
 The Conclusion
~Repeat your topic
~Repeat your points
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6. CANON:STYLE
Target certain areas for ornamental language.
 Use analogies and metaphors.
 Use narratives.
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7. CANON:DELIVERY
Don’t read your presentation.
 Maintain consistent eye contact with the audience.
 Be natural with your nonverbal delivery.
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8. CANON:UNDERSTANDING
A liberal arts education is important.
 Be cognizant of current events.
 Talk with others. Understanding is not achieved in
isolation.
 Be engaged.
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9. TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR PRESENTATION
Gather materials.
 Carefully review the assignment expectation.
 Use the invention process to accumulate
information.
 Plan to be organized.
 Plan to be clear.
 When selecting details, focus on quality, not
quantity.
 Edit for style.
 If possible, practice, practice, practice.
 Plan for effective delivery.
 Enjoy the opportunity!
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10. COMMON TYPES OF FIRST PRESENTATIONS
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Impromptu Presentations
Focus your message and words
 Think about your audience
 Use style
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o Presenting Yourself
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Develop structure
Focus on small details.
Be thoughtful
Make content meaningful to the audience

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Presenting a classmate
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Plan interview questions.
Record answers.
Start with the basics.
Ask questions about more than the basics.
Look for the novel and unique.
Be ethical.
o Demonstration Presentations
• Organize logically.
• Use visual aids.

12. SAMPLE SPEECH FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Anne Mahlum- CNN awarded “Hometown Heroes”
 About helping homeless people in Philadelphia
regain self confidence and strength.
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13. CONCLUSION
If you practice more, then you will get use to public
presentation.
 Arrange your words well and then give your all out
on the presentation day.
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