GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Methods of Presentation, ContinuedSpeakextemporaneouslyOne speaks from an outline and notes as cues (no script, no memorization).This results in a fresh and original presentation, which captures the vigor ofthe spoken word.The preferredwaySpeaking extemporaneously is the preferred way to brief and far better thanreading a script or memorizing. However, it requires--x Well-developed speaking skills.x Subject-matter expertise.x Thorough preparation.x Rehearsals.x Frequent presentation.StepsTo prepare an extemporaneous presentation, follow these steps:StepAction1 Prepare written outline of remarks.2 Orally draft remarks into a tape recorder.3 Write a manuscript from playback tape.4 Polish draft manuscript.5 Reduce manuscript back to outline form.6 Use manuscript and outline to write phrases on cards.7 Rehearse to learn which words flow smoothest. Afterwards,a glance at notes will be all you need to jog your memory.Use short andsimple wordsWhichever method of presentation chosen, use short and simple words theaudience will readily understand.Except ye utter [speak] by the tongue words easy to be understood, howshall it be known what is spoken? For ye [You] shall speak into the air.--I Corinthians 14:9NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook 9-10