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I prefer not using notes when I speak. When I don't use notes, I can look at the
audience and move away from the lectern. Also, by forcing myself to memorize my speech, I
can develop it so that it is easy for the audience to remember it too.
If you want to use notes, there are a few things you can do so that you don't lose your
place and don't wind up reading your speech at the lectern:
- Just put an outline of your speech on the notes. If you write out your whole speech, you
will wind up reading your speech instead of looking at the audience. It is also easy to
lose your place if you are looking at a full sheet of text.
- Use index cards. The smaller size (usually 3 x 5 inches in the United States) is easier
to handle. It also makes it easier for you to structure your speech. You can even skip
ahead to another card if you are running short on time. Note:
You might
want to number the cards in case you drop them, and they get out of order.
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