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nranjan

The Secret of Choosing Successful Speech Topics - 0 views

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    This website talks about how to choose a good speech topic. During my speech preparation, i felt that if i am comfortable about my topic or i know my topic well, it takes care of half of my nervousness about the speech delivery. So, i think having an interesting speech topic makes speeches enjoyable for the speaker as well as for the audience.
ashley shook

Speech tips - 0 views

shared by ashley shook on 23 Apr 13 - Cached
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    This site tells you everything you need to know about planning a speech, writing it, delivering it, and speech help. This has helped me improve on my speeches.
Happy Me

Speeches - The Writing Center - 1 views

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    Overview of important points when creating a speech, such as: Audience analysis, Effective introduction,  Making the speech easy to understand, Helping the audience to listen, Keeping audience interest, Creating an effective conclusion,  Practicing for effective presentation.
Donn King

How Do I Deal with a Slacker on a Group Project - 0 views

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    While this doesn't deal directly with speech confidence, it does deal with an anxiety-producing communication situation. This is posted for those group projects that many speech classes have to do, written by a fellow speech professor.
nranjan

Five Ways To Manage Your Fear Of Public Speaking - 0 views

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    I liked the five points mentioned here to overcome the fear of public speaking, especially the idea of "You Don't Have to be Perfect." I have experienced during my speech preparation that aiming for the perfect speech leads to procrastination in work and further increase in the anxiety level. So, presenting the content of the speech with passion is the good strategy for making positive impression on your audience.
Barbara Bearden

Demonstration Speeches: The essentials of good 'how to', or process speeches - 1 views

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    This article has helped me decide that my demonstration speech should be on something the audience can benefit from.
Happy Me

How to Combat Speech Anxiety - YouTube - 0 views

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    A communication student provides tips in how to combat speech anxiety by breathing, having a conversational tone during the speech and to how keep (or at least simulate) eye contact. 
Ana'Lis Plastino

10 Ways to End Your Speech With a Bang - 0 views

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    I love this article because it gives you several different choices to work with and STRONG examples. Peter Jeff, the author, is very encouraging in this article as well. At the very end he challenges the reader to use one of these ideas on their next speech.
Barbara Bearden

Tips for Managing Public Speaking Anxiety - 0 views

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    I found this interesting that making yourself on a day that you have a speaking engagement that you make that day as routine as possible prior to your speech. This will help in relaxing yourself.
ashley shook

Types of Speeches - 0 views

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    This will help you understand the differences between each kind of speech and their goals.
Happy Me

Attacking Speech Anxiety: Breathing Technique - YouTube - 0 views

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    Robert E. Burns a visiting lecturer at Bridgewater State College talks about Speech Anxiety and the use of his method called "The 7 P's of Speech Anxiety Reduction". Moreover, he talks about how himself overcame the fear to public speaking. 
nranjan

The Five Secrets of Speaking with Confidence - 0 views

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    This article talks about the correct posture, smile, pitch of sound, eye contact, and long pauses as the five main points to consider for speaking with confidence. I like the idea of long pauses to minimize the fillers like "uh...,and...". This was my big problem during my speeches. I practiced my speeches with optimum pauses and it worked well for my last speech.
Ana'Lis Plastino

Better Public Speaking - Communication Skills From MindTools.com - 0 views

  • Plan appropriately. Practice. Engage with your audience. Pay attention to body language. Think positively. Cope with your nerves. Watch recordings of your speeches.
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    Having positive thoughts about yourself and your speaking ability can really help you improve in your speeches. This article has a short but sweet section on positive thinking, along with other awesome advice.
nranjan

Developing Speech Confidence - 5 views

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    I liked the points outlined on this website because we have already discussed some of this ideas during the class discussion. Also, I feel like i performed little better in my last two speeches when i worked on the points like "Expect to be nervous," "Breathe," "Connect with your audience," and "Act confident."
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    Very cool resource! The advice to "breathe" is a simple one, but often overlooked.
Barbara Bearden

Overcome Fear of Public Speaking - 2 views

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    I really like the part of this article where it begins Don't be the unspeaker. Really good tips on how to embrace your fears of Public Speaking. When I gave my speech to actuate, interacting with the audience really helped me connect with them. I could see enjoyment in their facial expressions which helped put me at ease.
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    Very true! "Interacting with the audience" really helps to reduce the nervousness of speaking during presentation. It makes the speech more conversational.
Barbara Bearden

Public Speaking: When Running Is Not an Option | Psychology Today - 1 views

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    This article really confirms everything we have been told repeatedly in our speech class. So don't avoid the speech class or beg and plead not to have to take it, as I did. Embrace the opportunity to speak in a group to gain confidence.
Barbara Bearden

How To Conquer Public Speaking Fear - 0 views

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    This article talks about how your speech doesn't have to be perfect to be successfl. Give the audience something of value and you will be successful.
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    It is really a good article. I also liked the the point, "When You Speak in Public, Nothing "Bad" Can Ever Happen!'". So, let go your Public Speaking apprehension and try your best.
Donn King

How to Sound Confident (Even if You're Not) | Inc.com - 2 views

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    Sometimes, knowing that you SOUND confident is all you need to start actually FEELING confident. Good concrete tips, including one of my favorites about avoiding "uptalking."
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    I practiced speaking at the optimum pace after my first speech, and I performed well and sounded confident in my next speeches.
Mildred De Leon

Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety « Calm Clinic - 1 views

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    Have good information about what to do before, during and after a speech.
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    Mildred, remember to "tag" your entries. Be sure to include the "dk:confidence" tag as well, but the other tags are the most important.
Happy Me

How speech class gave me self-confidence | Inquirer Lifestyle - 0 views

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    The title says it all... :)
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