Speech/Presentation development

Speech/Presentation development

·  Do not assume the audience knows what you mean; always
define words or phrases for purpose of clarity. How detailed
your definitions are will depend on your audience.
·  Consider limitations imposed by time. Many subjects cannot be
explained or fully developed in the available speaking time.
Under these conditions speeches/presentations must be
narrowed and focused.
·  Pay attention to the amount of time allotted to each portion of
the speech in order to ensure that more weight is given to the
more important aspects of your presentation.

Speech/Presentation writing

It is important to say more about less by focusing a speech instead
of trying to cover too much. Covering too much will make a
speech too sketchy to be effective. It is better to focus your
presentation on certain aspects of your topic. Your objective is to
organize your ideas and materials into a cohesive presentation,
which will make a positive impression on your audience.
Speech writing strategy
·  Develop an outline. Outlining your speech will give you a
better idea on coordinating a series of points, which have
elements in common. Each section of your outline should have
only one idea or statement.
·  Sequence your presentation outline. This will help give you a
structure on which to build.
Review the main ideas to make sure you are in line with the
objectives and purpose of your presentation.
Do not give an audience too much information, which will result in
them remembering less.