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Public Speaking Course Tips: How to Use Note Cards
It is okay to use notes when presenting, especially if you're speaking on a new topic or to a new audience. The key to using notes effectively is what is included in your notes and how you use them. The following ten tips will help you use notes effectively to remember the key points of your public speaking presentation so you can deliver your message to your audience clearly and within the time limit.
1. NOTES ARE NOT A FULL SCRIPT
Notes should not contain the script of your entire public speaking presentation, typed out word-for-word, on multiple pages. If you're reading every word of the script, you're usually not making eye contact or using gestures since your attention is focused on the script rather than the audience. And if you do look up at the audience, it will be almost impossible to find your place in the script again. I've seen speakers flip through multiple pages, looking for their place, which flusters them and distracts the audience. (These tips do not apply, of course, if you are using a teleprompter, which would contain the entire script).
2. WRITE OUT YOUR OPENING LINE & YOUR MESSAGE
Instead of writing out every word, write out your opening line and your one-sentence message - the point of your public speaking presentation. Yes, it's okay to memorize these lines. With practice, you should be able to deliver them without looking at your notes, but it's good to have them written out in case you get nervous. Having a strong opening will build your confidence and make a good first impression on the audience.
3. USE KEY WORDS AND PHRASES FOR MAJOR POINTS & TRANSITIONS
For each section of your public speaking presentation, write out phrases or key words for each major point and supporting material. Also, write out the transition to the next section. Separate sections in your notes with blank lines, indentation or whatever will signal to you to pause, regroup and then move on to the next section.
4. WRITE OUT YOUR CLOSING LINE
Write out your closing line for the same reason that you wrote out your opening line - to anchor your public speaking presentation and leave a good last impression on the audience. In your closing line, restate your message and include your call to action.
5. WRITE YOUR NOTES IN LARGE FONT
The goal is for you to be able to look down at your notes and quickly find your place and the relevant phrase, so the font should be large enough that you can do this easily. How large the font should be depends on your eyesight, whether you use reading glasses, the lighting in the room, etc.
6. PUT YOUR NOTES ON CARDSTOCK
Print your notes on standard printer paper and then tape or glue them onto heavy cardstock paper (found in any office supply store). Heavy cardstock won't blow away if there if there's strong air movement from the fan or air conditioning vent. You can also hold the cardstock with one hand and still read it while gesturing or holding the microphone with the other.
7. SIZE MATTERS
Ideally, the size should be a standard sheet of paper, 8½ X 11inch (A4 size) or smaller. Use both sides if necessary. If your notes don't fit, then you have too many words in your notes.
8. WRITE IN REMINDERS
Once your notes are attached to the cardstock, write out any reminders to yourself, like "breathe" or "smile." You can also draw out any graphics that you will use, for example, a diagram that you will put on a flipchart.
9. PRACTICE WITH NOTES
It will be almost impossible to deliver an effective public speaking presentation with notes if you don't practice. The goal is not to memorize every word of your public speaking presentation, but to get comfortable saying it a variety of ways and using your notes to remember the keywords, phrases and transitions.
10. DON'T WRITE ALL YOUR NOTES OUT ON YOUR SLIDES
Writing out all your notes on the slides that you present to the audience will be too much material for the slides. Remember, you are the public speaking presentation and the slides are just the visual aids. If everything is written out on your slides, then why would we need you? (And those slides would be impossible to read anyway).
If used effectively, notes can be a part of a successful public speaking presentation. Following these suggestions will help you remember the key points of your public speaking presentation so you can deliver your message to your audience clearly and within the time limit.
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