This document discusses strategies for improving oral presentations and reducing stage fright. It begins by providing background on the history of rhetoric and oral communication. It then outlines two parts - strategies for improving oral presentations and strategies for reducing stage fright. For oral presentations, it recommends determining the purpose and audience, selecting main ideas, researching the topic, creating an outline and visual aids, and rehearsing. It also discusses different types of oral presentations and strategies for effective delivery including pitch, rate, volume, and pronunciation. For reducing stage fright, it suggests appearing at ease, understanding common signs of discomfort, and not letting the audience perceive signs of discomfort.