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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Step (method used in gaining initial attention)
B. Limited Objective (statement of exactly what you are going to talk about)
C. Motivation
1. Appeal (statement of how the audience will benefit)
2. Support (an example making the appeal sound realistic)
II. EXPLANATION
A. First Main Point (sentence of fact or idea to be covered)
1. Support (fact, example, analogy, etc., clarifying first point)
2. Support
3. Support
B. Second Main Point (sentence of fact or idea to be covered)
1. Support (fact, example, analogy, etc., clarifying second point)
2. Support
3. Support
III. SUMMARY
A. Recap the Main Points (restatement of what you have said)
B. Reemphasize Motivation (why the audience should remember what you said)
C. Forceful Conclusion (method used in ending the talk)
Figure 6-1.—Key word outline for a presentation.
DELIVERY TECHNIQUES
concern or enthusiasm exists, should the speaker be
The most common dilemma faced by every speaker
is that of nervousness. However, what most speakers fail
to realize is this condition can be positive as well as
negative.
If you feel anxious and keyed up, your nerves are
doing just what they are supposed to do. The racehorse
that is alert and spirited before a race is often the
favorite; the one that is calm and somewhat sluggish is
almost counted on to lose. The same also applies to
speaking, especially when nerves can be an asset to a
speaker. Only when extreme nervousness or lack of
concerned with the natural phenomenon of nervousness.
Nervousness is a natural and healthy aid to speaking
before a group for the first time. By understanding the
techniques necessary for building self-confidence,
however, you will be well on your way to becoming a
more effective speaker.
To develop a positive attitude, you must convince
yourself that you can improve. No one is a born speaker
or instructor. Speaking well is a skill that is developed
as a result of training and practice. Once you have
convinced yourself you can improve, you are ready to
begin.
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