{"id":1201,"date":"2015-02-25T22:10:15","date_gmt":"2015-02-25T22:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/publicspeaking1xmaster\/?post_type=chapter&p=1201"},"modified":"2017-06-01T14:20:01","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T14:20:01","slug":"elements-of-an-excellent-demonstration-speech","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/clinton-publicspeakingprinciples\/chapter\/elements-of-an-excellent-demonstration-speech\/","title":{"raw":"Elements of an Excellent Demonstration Speech","rendered":"Elements of an Excellent Demonstration Speech"},"content":{"raw":"You will prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech showing the audience how to do something. The speech must include visual aids. Your topic must be appropriate for your audience. You topic must be approved.\r\n\r\nI. Nature of a Demonstration Speech: In a demonstration speech, you inform your audience by showing them...\r\n
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  1. How to make something (e.g., food; crafts; household decorations; technological gear);<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. How to complete a process (e.g., playing a game or sport, or inspecting, maintaining, or repairingsomething); or<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. How something works (e.g., part of a car; a machine; computer software)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nII. Selecting a Topic: It\u2019s best to choose something which...\r\n
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    1. You know well<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Can be shown within reliable time boundaries<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Isn\u2019t highly technical and doesn\u2019t include too many steps<\/li>\r\n \t
    4. Can easily be shown to a large group<\/li>\r\n \t
    5. Will expand listeners\u2019 knowledge<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIII. Organization:\r\n
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      1. Organize the body of your speech into 2-5 main points which correspond to parts of your process- -rather than in a long series of steps<\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Provide clear \u201csignposts\u201d for each main step in the process<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIV. Preparation:\r\n
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        1. Arrange and test any AV equipment beforehand<\/li>\r\n \t
        2. Practice repeatedly so you can handle items easily<\/li>\r\n \t
        3. Lay everything out ahead of time and make sure the entire audience can see your work area<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nV. Presentation:\r\n
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          1. Be as clear as possible; use simple language; explain jargon; define acronyms<\/li>\r\n \t
          2. Use easy-to-follow, step-by-step processes, and large, visible visuals<\/li>\r\n \t
          3. Avoid obstructions; make sure everyone in the room can see you without having to strain<\/li>\r\n \t
          4. Speak at a pace which your audience can easily follow, keeping in mind that you may beintroducing them to terms and concepts which are new to them<\/li>\r\n \t
          5. Speak to your audience rather than to your objects, using the T-T-T method (touch\/turn\/talk); maintain eye contact<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nVI. Momentum\r\n
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            1. Talk while you demonstrate; avoid \u201cdead air time\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
            2. Be prepared to add extra commentary if part of your process takes longer than expected (e.g., ifsomething you\u2019re stirring doesn\u2019t thicken quickly)<\/li>\r\n \t
            3. If what you\u2019re demonstrating normally takes more than 5 minutes, go through just enough steps togive the idea, then show the finished product<\/li>\r\n \t
            4. Pass out handouts before or after your speech unless people really need to read or see somethingin writing during the presentation itself<\/li>\r\n \t
            5. If you\u2019ll be using a volunteer or needing a helper with equipment, identify that person up ahead oftime<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nVII. After your presentation:\r\n
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              1. Be prepared to answer any questions<\/li>\r\n \t
              2. Quickly clear your items away so the next speaker can get ready<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","rendered":"

                You will prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech showing the audience how to do something. The speech must include visual aids. Your topic must be appropriate for your audience. You topic must be approved.<\/p>\n

                I. Nature of a Demonstration Speech: In a demonstration speech, you inform your audience by showing them…<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. How to make something (e.g., food; crafts; household decorations; technological gear);<\/li>\n
                2. How to complete a process (e.g., playing a game or sport, or inspecting, maintaining, or repairingsomething); or<\/li>\n
                3. How something works (e.g., part of a car; a machine; computer software)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  II. Selecting a Topic: It\u2019s best to choose something which…<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. You know well<\/li>\n
                  2. Can be shown within reliable time boundaries<\/li>\n
                  3. Isn\u2019t highly technical and doesn\u2019t include too many steps<\/li>\n
                  4. Can easily be shown to a large group<\/li>\n
                  5. Will expand listeners\u2019 knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    III. Organization:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Organize the body of your speech into 2-5 main points which correspond to parts of your process- -rather than in a long series of steps<\/li>\n
                    2. Provide clear \u201csignposts\u201d for each main step in the process<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      IV. Preparation:<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. Arrange and test any AV equipment beforehand<\/li>\n
                      2. Practice repeatedly so you can handle items easily<\/li>\n
                      3. Lay everything out ahead of time and make sure the entire audience can see your work area<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        V. Presentation:<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. Be as clear as possible; use simple language; explain jargon; define acronyms<\/li>\n
                        2. Use easy-to-follow, step-by-step processes, and large, visible visuals<\/li>\n
                        3. Avoid obstructions; make sure everyone in the room can see you without having to strain<\/li>\n
                        4. Speak at a pace which your audience can easily follow, keeping in mind that you may beintroducing them to terms and concepts which are new to them<\/li>\n
                        5. Speak to your audience rather than to your objects, using the T-T-T method (touch\/turn\/talk); maintain eye contact<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          VI. Momentum<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. Talk while you demonstrate; avoid \u201cdead air time\u201d<\/li>\n
                          2. Be prepared to add extra commentary if part of your process takes longer than expected (e.g., ifsomething you\u2019re stirring doesn\u2019t thicken quickly)<\/li>\n
                          3. If what you\u2019re demonstrating normally takes more than 5 minutes, go through just enough steps togive the idea, then show the finished product<\/li>\n
                          4. Pass out handouts before or after your speech unless people really need to read or see somethingin writing during the presentation itself<\/li>\n
                          5. If you\u2019ll be using a volunteer or needing a helper with equipment, identify that person up ahead oftime<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            VII. After your presentation:<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. Be prepared to answer any questions<\/li>\n
                            2. Quickly clear your items away so the next speaker can get ready<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t
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