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How to write effective speeches

Learning how to write a speech needn't be a nail biting experience! First of all, you need the overview or outline of the speech. If you haven't gotten one, check these guidelines on how to prepare a speech outline. Before starting writing ,you should figure out the five major aspects:Who,When ,What, Where ,Why and How. They can be expanded in details as follows :

1.Who ---am I speaking to --- audience

The main consideration in a speech is always your audience. A good speech is never written from only the speaker's point of view.Make sure that you select someone who represents the majority. (you can call him John in your mind)That is they are struggling to comprehend you at the bottom of your scale or light-years ahead at the top. In a word, if a speaker is a salesman ,then audiences are the customers----your god!

a)Write down everything you know about the audience,such as age ,

education ,etc..

b)Understand what they will be interested in --- examples, content,

stories, etc.

c)identify the number of people, age group, gender, ethnicity (if

appropriate), common uniting factors, and specific interests they

might have.

2.What --- is the subject --- general or specific

As a speaker, you must make it clear that:

a)Are you positive or negative about it? Or neither?

b)What statement do you want to make?

c)What you are going to present?It may even include the effect you

want to make on the audience

3.How ---are you going to show

a)How long will the speech keep on? A short speech within 5

minutes or long speeche ? Or long speech?.

b)How will you clarify it? Which will you prefer to make it ,by one or

more major themes?

4.When --- is your speech? -

9Am.? Just before lunch?

Sometimes it seems nothing serious ,but if you take it into consideration ,you may keep yourself away from a lot of troubles. You can put yourself from the standpoint of audiences, and know more about their feelings through simulative thoughts in your mind. Finally you can adjust your speech.

5.Where --- is the physical layout of the room and the speaking

area?

a)Will they see me easily?

b)Will they hear my clearly?

c)Is the microphone needed?

d)Is there a place to put my note?

e)Are there technological resources?

After having a clear goal of your work ,you can easily decide the theme of your speech. And the following is the steps to finish a prepared speech. Step1: looking for, selecting and refining the speech materials

On the whole, the intention of the combination of materials is based on the keynote speaker.

First, gather all relevant materials and arguments, including the presentation of the facts and other necessary materials, demonstration materials and reference materials.

Second is the choice of material. Filter out to the point, the typical, interesting and fresh material; abandon the old, non-representative, overused ones.

Then extract material. Before you put them as part of your manuscript ,you must verify the authenticity and accuracy of the material. You should tap the circumstances from these chosen materials, such as the character's language, action, heart activities ,etc.

Step 2:extracting the title of speech

Is the title of my presentation attractive? A good start is half done. So it is with speech. Lecture title reflects extraordinary head start. It appeals the audience and leaves the first impression on them. Audiences often want to hear a lecture because of the title.