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A public speaking script provides speakers with key words and phrases to help recall important points during a speech when time to prepare is limited. It is important to research the audience, select a relevant topic, and write in a conversational tone tailored to the audience. The script should be practiced but not read verbatim; it is meant to be a guide. Proper preparation, use of visual aids, professional attire, natural delivery, and enthusiasm are keys to an effective speech.

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Public Speaking Script

A public speaking script provides speakers with key words and phrases to help recall important points during a speech when time to prepare is limited. It is important to research the audience, select a relevant topic, and write in a conversational tone tailored to the audience. The script should be practiced but not read verbatim; it is meant to be a guide. Proper preparation, use of visual aids, professional attire, natural delivery, and enthusiasm are keys to an effective speech.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

SCRIPT
What is a Public Speaking
Script?
 A public speaking script is for speakers who want to make speeches when
given a short notice with very little time to prepare a full speech. The purpose
of the script is to give the speaker the key words and phrases of a speech,
which will appreciate his/her ability to recall important points throughout
their speech.
 You need to create a really good public speaking script if you want to
communicate in a way that will make people want to listen. A public
speaking script is a written or typed out speech that can be used as a
guideline for a speech. You may want to use an outline to write your script,
but this is not required.
 If you are sufficiently knowledgeable or experienced on the subject of your
speech, along with being quite comfortable speaking in front of people, you
may only need to jot down some main points and speak about them in your
own words.
Benefits of a Public speaking script?
 Ready to give a speech that will leave your audience on their feet? Whether
you're giving a graduation speech, a political rant, or an Oscar speech, your
script will help you deliver the perfect speech, no matter what the subject
matter is.
 This script provides the basic flow for delivering a public speaking
presentation. Many steps are included, so it is important to plan carefully and
practice the speech to ensure that the final product is polished. A well-
prepared speech ensures that the message of the presentation will be
concisely delivered.
 Sometimes it can be hard to know what to say when giving a speech and that
is okay. Creating a speaking script is a way towards developing your
performance as a public speaker.
What are the reasons for having a
Public speaking script?
Having a Public speaking script will help:
1. Develop your confidence in public speaking.
2. You will be well prepared and thus greatly reduce nervousness.
3. Writing a Public speaking script for your speech creates a framework for
you to use on the day of your performance.
4. Public speaking scripts are used to boost self-confidence, help fight
nervousness, sound more natural and conversational.
5. Public speaking script is essential as it will help you to overcome the fear of
public speaking.
6. This would be helpful in your business education, deployment and career.
7. Having a public speaking script will make your public speaking
engaging between the audience and yourself
5 Steps for Writing a Speech
1. RESEARCH YOUR AUDIENCE
2. WRITE FOR YOUR AUDIENCE
3. SELECT A TOPIC
4. RESEARCH YOUR TOPIC
5. WRITE YOUR SPEECH
1. RESEARCH YOUR
AUDIENCE
Determine the demographics of your audience; its
general age group, culture, nationality, financial state,
interests and such. The more information on the
audience, the better you can plan for your Public
Speaking Script.
2. WRITE FOR YOUR
AUDIENCE
Once you have collected and understood the
audience, you can start writing down what points of
your talk will benefit or entertain them.
3. SELECT A TOPIC
 If the event organizer has given you a topic with an allocated
time, this makes your job easier. You can plan the content and
length of your speech accordingly.
 If it is open with no topic or time given, select it based on tip #1
which is your audience. For example, if your audience are the
elderly, you could pick ideas or topics which are of interest to
them such as retirement plan, travel, health etc.
 With relevant topics in mind, try to narrow the focus of your
speech down like this:
 Create a list of the strengths of the idea you are talking about
 Compare the list of the strengths to the problems found with your idea.
 Focus the speech on the strengths of your idea and how it overall can
overcome issues surrounding it.
4. RESEARCH YOUR TOPIC
 People like to be well informed and usually a topic
that has a basis in facts is more believable and
convincing to the audience.
5. WRITE YOUR SPEECH
Once you've completed the steps above, you're ready to write your speech. Here are some basic
speech writing tips:
1. Begin with an outline.
To create a speech your audience will remember, you've got to be organized. An outline is one
of the best ways to organize your thoughts.
2. Use a conversational tone.
Write your speech the way you would normally talk. Work in some small talk or humor, if
appropriate.
3. Use the speaker notes.
Typically, speaker notes aren't seen by the audience. So, this is a good place to put reminders to
yourself in a style that matches you.
4. Be specific.
It's better to give examples or statistics to support a point than it is to make a vague statement.
5. Use short sentences.
It's likely you're not going to give your speech word for word anyway. Shorter sentences are
easier to remember.
How to use your Public Speaking
Script
Now that you've completed all the steps above,
you're ready to deliver your speech. Before you
give your speech publicly, though, there are a few
things you should remember:
1. DO NOT READ YOUR
SPEECH.
If you can, memorize your speech. If you can't, it's
okay to use note cards to refer to but don't read them.
Just refer to them along the way of your speech if you
know you are forgetful. Another tip for this is to
always understand your speech and revise the
points. This is the easiest way to deliver a speech.
2. PRACTICE.
 Practice helps you get more comfortable with your
speech. It'll also help you determine how your
speech fits into the time slot you've been allocated.
3. DO USE VISUAL AIDS.
 Adding as much to the experience as possible for
your audience is important so adding an attractive
slide presentation adds a satisfying visual element
to your public speech.
4. DRESS COMFORTABLY, BUT
PROFESSIONALLY.
 The key is to fit in. People’s impression of you is
important and somewhat a show of respect for the
event. If you're not sure how others at your meeting
will be dressed, contact the organiser and confirm.
5. SPEAK AND STAND
NATURALLY.
 It's normal to be a little nervous but try to act as
naturally as you can. Remember to stay
hydrated before and during your speech as well as
taking long breaths. This helps the body
cope. Even if you make a mistake, keep going.
Your audience probably won't even notice.
6. BE ENTHUSIASTIC.
 Excitement and energy is contagious. If you're
excited about your topic, your audience will likely
be excited too.

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