How Do You Prepare For A 5- To 7-Minute Presentation?
You begrudgingly take the oral communication class that is necessary for you to graduate. You’ve put it off as long as possible and now it’s go time. Or maybe in another class your teacher has required you to speak for a grade. You’re nervous, anxious, and maybe fearful. We’ve all heard the statistics that more people are afraid of public speaking than flying. By following the steps outlined below, you’ll increase your chances of success and enjoy doing it. The standard, first-time speech for any communications course runs 5 to 7 minutes. It’s also ideal because the attention span of an audience is between 6 to 20 minutes so speaking within this time frame will ensure people listen and are happy. No one likes a presenter that goes over their time limit. Read on to learn more. Step 1 Identify your audience. This is easy since you are in the classroom and they are captive. Nonetheless, grabbing their attention and choosing your topic must be based on the composition of the classroom. Ste
