Speech anxietySpeech AnxietyReducing Speech AnxietySpeech PreparationPresentation ReviewSlide 6Slide 7Slide 8Presentation PreparationSlide 10Letter GradesSlide 12Slide 13Speech EvaluationSlide 15Slide 16Slide 17Speech anxietyAccording to the book of lists, the fear of speaking in public is the #1 fear of all fears. The fear of dying is #7! Over 41% of people have some fear or anxiety dealing with speaking in front of groups. People who have this fear can experience all kinds of symptoms: Sweaty palms, accelerated heart rate, memory loss and even difficulty in breathing. Everyone, even experienced speakers, has some anxiety when speaking in front of a group of people. This is perfectly normal. The best way to deal with this anxiety is to first acknowledge that this fear is perfectly normal and you are not alone.Speech AnxietyTo reduce your fear, you need to make sure you properly and thoroughly prepare yourself before you speak. Proper preparation and rehearsal can help to reduce this fear by about 75%. Proper breathing techniques can further reduce this fear by another 15%. Your mental state accounts for the remaining 10%.Reducing Speech AnxietyPrior Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.Nothing will relax you more than to know your are properly prepared. Below are some steps you can take to reduce your speech anxiety. Know the room - become familiar with the place in which you will speak. Know the Audience Know Your Material Learn How to Relax Visualize Yourself Speaking Don't apologize For Being Nervous Concentrate on Your Message If the fear of public speaking causes you to prepare more, then the fear of speaking serves as it's own best antidote. "He who fails to prepare is preparing for failure - so Prepare, Prepare, Prepare"Speech PreparationAsk yourself the following questions.•In one concise sentence, what is the purpose of this speech?•Who is the audience? What is their main interest in this topic?•What additional research can I do?•What are the main points of this presentations•What supporting material can I use to support each of my main points?•What visual aids, if any, do I need?•Do I have an effective opening grabber?•Have I polished and prepared the language and words I will use?•Have I prepared a written and concise overview for myself?•Have I taken care of the little details that will help me speak more confidently?Presentation Review•Appearance–Grooming - clean; exhibits good posture•Introduction–Attention of Audience Gained - –Importance of Subject Established - tells why the subject is important; relates to recent development–Purpose Clearly Outlined - why is this presentation being givenPresentation Review•Subject Matter–One Central Theme - has a clear focus; limits subject appropriately for presentation–Information Accurate - presents dependable information from a reliable source–Information Complete and Practical - deals with subject adequately in allotted time; gives audience enough information to appeal; makes presentation practical and adaptable in a given situation–Appropriate Technical LevelPresentation Review•Presentation–Visuals Appropriate and Attractive -–Visuals Incorporated with Presentation Smoothly - emphasizes key points; gives background or–supporting information; visuals not overused to make presentation boring; reviews and summarizes clearly–Voice Clear and Understood - speaks slowly enough to be understood; seems to be conscious of what he/she is saying; projects voice so all can hear; uses correct English; chooses words wisely; refrains from distracting mannerisms–Audience Sees Action - uses enlargement or model if needed; holds items up for viewing; does not block audience view.–Logical Sequence - shows planning; follows logical order; stresses key points–Vocal and Visual Communications Coordinated - each step made clear; works smoothly and easily;–coordinates "show and tell" well; keeps reasonable eye contact with audiencePresentation Review•Summary–Major Points Re-emphasized - briefly summarize key points; reminds audience of subjects–References - tells audience where information was received; •Achievement of Purpose–Audience Appeal - appealing to persons interested in subject; stimulates audience to want to pursue it further–Educational Value or Quality of Finished Product - serves as an appropriate example; teaching value of demonstration, "Did you learn?"–Purpose Carried Out - How well did the 4-H'er do what he/she started out to do?•Questions Answered Appropriately–Uses a logical approach to answer–Answers clear and logical–Keeps composure•Presentation Preparation• TASK DATE•Plan my presentation.–Write out the purpose of my presentation. _________–Learn who my audience is going to be. _________–Find out about the setting _________–Jot down and prioritize my ideas. _________•Prepare my presentation.–Outline the body of my presentation. _________–Develop my supporting data for the presentation. _________–Develop my introduction. _________–Develop my conclusion. _________–Prepare the notes for my presentation. _________Presentation Preparation• TASK DATE•Develop visual aids.–Complete rough drafts of visual aids. _________–Complete finished versions of visual aids. _________•Practice my presentation.–Mental draft. _________–Speaking draft. _________–Standing draft. _________–Mirrored draft. _________–Taped draft. _________–Live audience draft. _________–Practice the rough spots. _________–Practice with revised notes. _________–Practice with visual aids. _________–Dress rehearsal. _________Letter Grades•A "C" LEVEL SPEECH: – Conforms to assignment – Student ready on speech day – Speech within time limits – Fulfills special requirements – Has clear specific purpose and central idea – Identifiable intro, body, conclusion – Reasonable directness and competent delivery – Free of grammar and pronunciation errorsLetter Grades•A "B" LEVEL SPEECH–all the aforementioned plus:–Deals with challenging subject –Fulfills all major functions of intro and conclusion –Displays clear organization of main points and supporting material –Support of main points with evidence is: