Kish Guides: Tutoring Services: Nervous About Presenting?

At what point during my assignment should I make an appointment?

At any point in the process, from understanding the assignment, to drafting the speech, to researching the topics, to practicing the final product, we are here to help unlock your full potential.

What should I have ready or bring with me to an appointment?

Your speech instructions
Type & length of speech
Your instructors expectations for organization
Research/support & evidence guidelines
Grading rubric

What about the speech writing and/or delivery process can the Speech Lab help with?

Everything from writing the speech to its delivery as well

We have spaces you can reserve to practice delivering your speech while displaying your presentation

How can I improve my speech delivery?

We can help you improve the following:

Eye Contact
Facial Expressions
Gestures
Movement/Use of Space

Posture
Rate of speech
Articulation
Volume

Use of pauses
Tone/Intonation
Pronunciation
Stop Vocalized Pauses

Use of notecards
Use of presentation aids
Energy
Managing communication apprehension