Oral PresentationsOral PresentationsLHS Business Department

Write SpeechWrite SpeechKnow your topic thoroughlyKnow your audience Start with attention grabberUse terminology friendly to your

audienceMake sure your speech is

organized and flowsAlways thank the audience at the

end

Preparation TipsPreparation TipsBe prepared!Avoid PlagiarismProof-readDon’t settle for the MINIMUMUse references

Oral PresentationsOral PresentationsGreet your audience & introduce

yourselfDo not read from notesMake eye contact with audienceUse good postureSpeak clearly and loudlyDon’t talk too slow or fast

More TipsMore TipsVoice Tone-Add emphasis on

main pointsLimit hand movements, facial

expressions, and other distracting movements.

Show confidenceAvoid using slang

◦Umm, Hmm, Uh, likePractice, Practice, Practice

Practice TipsPractice TipsPresent speech to others

◦Friends◦Family◦Teachers

Practice in front of mirrorVideotape yourself

Presenting SpeechPresenting SpeechCome preparedDress nicelyBring all materials neededReview speech before

presentationTake deep breathIntroduce self to audienceThank audienceAvoid telling jokes! Have confidence!!

Good Luck!! Good Luck!! Informative speechPersuasive speech