Grace Callison
Tips on how to write a speech:
1. Write about how you would talk: don’t use big words that you wouldn’t generally use on a day-to-day basis (especially if you don’t know how to use them in context).
2. Write in short sentences: make them simple and stick to the point; don’t create long, confusing sentences with a lot of commas.
3. Don’t worry about having perfect grammar: who really talks in perfect complete sentences anyways? Kidding, but no one is going to point out your little grammatical errors.
"Writing with Writers: Speech Writing - Tips from the Pros."Web. 24 Feb. 2012.
1. Think about your audience: people want to hear your personality through your words; keep in mind what is amusing to the people listening to you.
2. Organize your thoughts in three to seven main points: you don’t want your speech to be put together randomly with little anecdotes.
3. Add support: reference personal life experiences and lessons that you’ve learned.
Editor, EHow Education."How to Write a Speech."EHow. Demand Media, 20 Feb. 2000. Web. 24 Feb. 2012.
1. Begin preparing for your speech early and gather as much information as you can before you start writing your speech.
2. Write a rough draft first: don’t be worried about writing a perfect paper your first round because that most likely will not happen.
3. Make the speech reflect who you are as a person, not someone you’re trying to be or impress.
Cole, Bill. "Ten Top Tips For Writing A Memorable Speech." Web. 24 Feb. 2012.
Tips on how to deliver a speech:
1. Use hand gestures: it’s boring for the audience to watch someone just stand and talk, you have to keep their attention but not so much that it becomes distracting.
2. Speak with confidence: act like you know what you're talking about even if you may not be delivering the greatest written speech.
3. Practice makes perfect: you want to be sure to know when the right time is for pauses and ending your speech so that you don’t go over your time limit.
“Where to begin for writing a speech .” Public peaking tips. Public Speaking Tips.org, n.d. Web. 15 Nov 2011. A research guide for students.OCLC Online Computer Library Center, 2008.Web. 24 Feb 2012.
1. Dress nicely: wearing sweats is probably not your best choice; if you’re up in front of people then you need to take it seriously and act professional.
2. Make and maintain eye contact with your audience: this is also another factor of keeping them awake and attentive.
3. Use visual aids, especially if you’re turning in the written speech-it makes it more fun for your teacher or grader to read.
“Tips on Public Speaking.” Act Now. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb 2012.
1. Speak loud enough for everyone to hear but don’t yell-you don’t want to forget about the people sitting right in front of you.
2. Change your tone of voice while you’re reading: it becomes boring for everyone if you’re not enthusiastic about what you have to say.
3. Be sure that you’re not reading directly from your paper: glancing down every once in a while is fine but you should not be constantly looking off of it and reading it word for word.
“Public Speaking Tips.” MIT UROP: Resources. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb 2012.
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