Re: A bit off topic, but I would appreciate some h

Posted by Zach on October 23, 2003 at 17:42:49 from (67.163.144.186):

In Reply to: A bit off topic, but I would appreciate some help posted by Nathan on October 23, 2003 at 14:15:09:

Nathan
Can't comment on the farm questions as I am no expert in the area but I can give you a little advice on the speech side of it.
If you have to research the topic for a "how to" speech, it is not the right topic for you to talk about. The teacher is grading you on how you speak in front of the class, not on how much you know about a particular subject. Pick a subject that you know like the back of your hand. It also helps to pick something that no one else in the room will know anything about. That way if your mind goes blank during the speech, you can just make something up and no one will know the difference. (Remember, it's not about the content of your speech it's how you present it and yourself.) Besides, if your class is anything like mine were, no one cares. While you're up there talking, everyone else is thinking about what they are going to do after school, or what's for dinner, or they're wondering if they could pick their nose without anyone seeing. Who knows what they're thinking but more than likely it's not about what you're talking about.
You'll also be much more comfortable talking about something you know a lot about and probably won't need note cards, if you're even allowed to have them.
I graduated college back in May with degrees in Accounting and Economics. In my senior year I must have given 20+ speeches for various business classes and I ABSOLUTELY HATE giving speeches. Every one of my speeches had to deal with some aspect of the business world so I incorporated my year-long internship with Sony Electronics into them. I was very comfortable talking in front of the class because, more or less, I was bs'ing about my job. I really didn't even have to practice. The teacher was impressed and I managed to get A's on every speech.
Anyhow, pick something you know inside and out and just go up there and start bs'ing. The 3-5 minutes will go by in no time and you'll do great.

HTH
Zach

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