Practicing
for Presentation
1. Practice
standing up and speaking aloud, if possible in the room where you will
be making your presentation.
2. Practice first from your formal outline; then switch to your
key-word outline when you feel you have
mastered your material.
3. Work on maintaining eye contact with an imaginary
audience.
4. Practice integrating your presentation aids into your message.
5. Check the timing of your speech. Add or cut if necessary.
6. Continue practicing until you feel comfortable and confident.
7. Present your speech in a d"dress rehearsal" before
friends. Make final changes in light of their suggestions.