Chapter 6 – Delivery
Presented By
Kelsey Campbell
Hollie Shapiro
 Four Methods
 Marginal Notes in Text
 Outline on Paper
 Notecards
 Notes on overheard or PowerPoint
 Four Practice Options
 Practice Before a Mirror
 Use an Audiotape
 Use a Live Audience
 Use a Videotape
 Presentation Guidelines
 Speak Vigorously and Deliberately
 Avoid Filler Words
 Use Rhetorical Questions
 Maintain Eye Contact
 Use Appropriate Gestures and Posture
 Let the person complete the question
 Be sure you understand the question
 Repeat the question if the audience didn’t hear it
 Pause for a moment before you begin your answer
 Admit it when you don’t know an answer
 Avoid being defensive
 Always end on time
 “Fight or flight” instinct
 A lot of people place public speaking near the top of
their list of fears, even above sickness and death
 Formal presentations
 Places one in a more structured, more awkward, and
more stressful environment
…but you can make it work FOR you!!
 Prepare well
 Prepare yourself physically
 Picture yourself giving a
great presentation
 Arrange the room the way
you want
 Have “crutches” available
for emergencies
 Engage in casual banter
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before the speech
Remember that you are the
expert
Don’t admit nervousness to
the audience
Slow down
Seek assistance