STEP EIGHT
Practice, Practice, Practice
OVERVIEW
Rehearsing a speech
Speaking from notes vs. memorizing your speech
Tools and techniques for practicing your speech
After all the analysis and preparation is completed and the important decisions about the subject and structure of the presentation are made, the final step before giving a presentation is to practice. Practice provides an opportunity to polish all content, to rethink structure, and to rehearse materials and presentation dynamics. Practicing helps you to build confidence, and to remember the flow and key points to emphasize during the presentation. The time spent practicing is usually proportional to the level of calm you experience the day of the presentation. Knowing the material, ...
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