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.