Presentation Skills - The Spoken Word
In education little emphasis is placed on the spoken word, the art of speaking, rhetoric or oral communication. Speaking in front of people, public speaking, is therefore very daunting. Understanding your hesitation in using the spoken word in formal situations is therefore extremely understandable. It also helps to know that the vast majority of people feel exactly the same! Presentation Skills - The Spoken Word
The definition of a speech or presentation is 'to deliver a spoken communication which is composed for a specific audience for a specific time'. Speeches are often memorized, but a written copy is often used when delivering the speech. The spoken word used in presentations is different - if it's backed up with a PowerPoint presentation... The Spoken Word
Understanding why you might have problems delivering the spoken word is the first step to resolving them. So the more familiar you become with the spoken word the more effective your presentation skills will become.
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