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Oral Presentation: TIPS FOR SUCCESS

As Thursday 3rd February rapidly approaches you should all be well underway with your speech preparations. Remember to CONTACT ME if you have any questions or require any help. Below I have listed some helpful advice:


 * As explained last term, you MAY use Powerpoint or other visual aids, however this is not mandatory. If you do not use any visual aids you will not be penalised for this. However, if you believe this will enhance your speech then you may do so, and sometimes using Powerpoint can increase your confidence when speaking. Remember, visual aids should only SUPPORT what you are saying, they should not take the emphasis away from the talk itself.


 * This is your opportunity to APPLY the persuasive techniques and emotive appeals that we have analysed previously. Remember, if somebody was going to analyse your speech in the same way that we analyse articles, what would they say? What persuasive techniques and emotive appeals have you used? They should be able to identify MANY, as that is what we will be looking for!


 * Remember to use standard STRUCTURE. It should look something like this:

Opening (something that grabs attention) Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen ... Clearly express main contention

First supporting argument:

Second supporting argument

Third supporting argument

(Note: you can use TEEL structure for your supporting arguments just as you would if you were writing an essay)

Rebuttal: (This is optional but recommended. What do you think the main argument against your point of view might be?)

Conclusion (Neat summary, reiterating strongest points.) Closing line (make it something memorable!)


 * Prepare cue cards with dot points that will clearly help you to remember what to say in each section. You are NOT allowed to read straight from the cards, they are there for you to glance at only. (And always number your cards in case you drop them)


 * Practise, practise, practise! Practise on your own. Practise in front of friends. Practise in front of family. Practise in front of the mirror. Pay special attention to body language, eye contact and use of voice as this represents 8 out of 20 points on your criteria sheet. Also remember to time your talk to be within the time limit.


 * Make sure you quote at least two major sources of research, as this will be an easy 2 points for you to score if you do.


 * You will only be nervous if you are underprepared, don't leave everything to the last minute!!

Good luck, I can't wait to hear them :-)