Review from Reminders PP

Select all that are correct

• Note Cards should be 3" X 5"

• Number your Note Cards

• Fill in as much white space as you can

• Use only white Note Cards

It's best to hold your note cards

• Always on the table in front

• In front of your chest

• In one hand

• With your thumb on top

The purpose of Note Cards is to

• Allow you to read verbatim

• Keep you on track

• Help you say every important word

• Look professional

Information on the Note Cards (select the correct answer)

• Best Case is use Roman Numerals straight from Outline

• Should be in paragraph form

• Should be written in bright colors only

• Should be the exact words you will say in your speech

If you are gripping your cards, you will not be inclined to bigger gestures.

• True

• False

• I have no idea. I didn't see the PowerPoint

To introduce a direct quote,

• Be sure to say, "he says" after the citation

• Say, QUOTE, and then the words

• You MUST say "According to...."

• Pause before the exact words.

The following statements are ALL TRUE or ALL FALSE:

Quotes should be random in placement.

You must use a full sentence when quoting a source.

It's ok for quotes to directly follow one after another.

If you add your commentary at the end of a quote, you will change the meaning.

• True

• False

Never apologize.

Never say “I forgot”

Never say “I’m sorry”

Never say “I don’t know if you can see”

Never say “I don’t feel good”

Never say "I don't know how to pronounce this"

• True

• False

Fidget before

• Each practice session

• Entering the zone

• Your first word

• The end of your speech

From the Alex Lyon video: HOW TO USE PUBLIC SPEAKING NOTES,

What is the recommended approach for new and intermediate speakers with a message less than 10 minutes?

• Using a detailed preparation outline when speaking

  
  

• Using complex slides that require reading

  
  

• Using note cards with keywords and key phrases

  
  

• Using a stack of papers with detailed notes, or your phone