Public speaking is purportedly a difficult task for many, so here are a few guidelines to help.
First, write out what you want to say. Grab your audiences attention with a related quote, powerful statistic, joke or brief moving story.
Beginners just need to choose a topic.
Decide three things you want to say about the topic.
In the introduction, briefly state those three points.
Then develop each topic into one full paragraph.
To help the audience predict what you will do next, become an expert at writing transitions.
A transition is usually one sentence that sums up the preceding topic and introduces the next topic.
Finish by writing a conclusion. The conclusion is a summary of the three topics you talked about.
Until you become proficient, color code your presentation. For instance, shade all your transitions the same color. This will allow you to visually assess whether all the transitions are in their proper place.
Visuals are very useful. Another great technique is to engage the audience by asking questions, or to invite hands on participation to illustrate the point.
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