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2. Do Your Research

It is important to be knowledgeable on your subject, so much so that you feel like an expert. When you are researching your topic, you want to be thorough, which means you will want to think about all the questions a person might ask. This method forces you to think beyond your presentation and makes you prepared for any questions that may arise from your audience or the judges. Another important thing to remember during research is to find trustworthy sources. These sources should be credible and verifiable, to ensure you are sharing facts with your audience.

3. Practice, Practice, Practice

The most important thing to do before a presentation is to practice. The more you practice, the greater your confidence will be, and consequently, if you get nervous, you know that you have been through it before, and everything worked out okay last time. First, start with practicing in the shower, the mir- ror or your bedroom to get comfortable with the order and information you are talking about. Then, move on to smaller groups of people, working with teachers or other leaders. Lastly, depending on the audience you plan to perform in front of, create an environment as close to identical as you possibly can. This can serve as a trial run for your actual presentation, and you can finish ironing out all the wrinkles.

Overall, public speaking can be a piece of cake. At the end of the day, you are the only person with your script, and no one can tell if you missed a point or messed up. Remember these three tips and you will rock your speech! //

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