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Presenting your Speech
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Presenting your Speech
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Unit 1 - Speech Patterns
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1.1 Volume
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1.2 Rate
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1.3 Pitch
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1.4 Pauses
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1.5 Articulation and Pronunciation
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1.6 Dialect and Vocal Variety
Unit 2 - Nonverbal Communication
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2.1 Appearance: Dress and Posture
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2.2 Eye Contact and Facial Expression
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2.3 Movement and Gesture
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2.4 Adapting to Handouts and Visuals
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2.5 Proxemics
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2.6 Interaction in Public Speaking
Unit 3 - Rehearsing
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3.1 The Importance of Rehearsing
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3.2 Successful Rehearsing Habits: Mimic Timing and Context
Unit 4 - Q&A Sessions
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4.1 Preparing for a Q&A Session
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4.2 Conducting a Q&A Session
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4.3 Q&A Considerations in Non-Academic Environments
Unit 5 - Using Visual Aids
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5.1 Improve Listener Engagement, Comprehension, and Memory
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5.2 Choosing the Right Visual Aid
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5.3 The Importance of Preparation
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5.4 Physical Objects and Animations
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5.5 Chalkboards, Flip Charts, and Transparencies
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5.6 Static Representations: Images, Drawings, and Graphs
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5.7 Dynamic Representations: Video and Multimedia
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5.8 Slideshows
Unit 6 - Creating Effective Presentations
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6.1 The Do's of Using Sensory Enhancements
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6.2 The Don'ts of Using Sensory Enhancements
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6.3 Design Tips
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6.4 The Role of Color
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6.5 The Do's of Using Visual Aids
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6.6 The Don'ts of Using Visual Aids
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6.7 The Advantages and Disadvantages of PowerPoint
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6.8 An Overview of PowerPoint
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6.9 The Elements of a Slide
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6.10 Formatting Tips
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6.11 Delivery Tips
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6.12 Other Presentation Software Options
Unit 7 - Feedback
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7.1 Read Feedback Cues
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7.2 Hold the Audience's Attention
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7.3 Maximize Understanding
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7.4 Build Credibility
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7.5 Make Messages Easy to Remember
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7.6 Techniques for Accepting Criticism
Unit 8 - Special Occasion Speeches
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8.1 The Speech of Introduction
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8.2 The Speech to Secure Goodwill
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8.3 The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance
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8.4 Commemorative Speeches: Dedications and Eulogies
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8.5 The Inspirational Speech
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8.6 Other Speeches: Farewells, Toasts, and After-Dinner Remarks