Speech is the vocalized form of communication. We express our thoughts, ideas and feelings through sound by means of speech. It is a great deal of work to prepare a good speech and it is equally important to present it effectively so that we deliver desired content to targeted people. For effective delivery of speech, some people opt for reading speech or using notes. Like every other thing, it has its own benefits and dangers.
Reading speech or using notes helps to deliver the message with carefully crafted words. When we have to be precise, there is no alternative for using notes. For example, while presenting research data or thanking a long list of sponsors for a certain program, we have to read out from notes so that we do not present wrong information or miss out anything (Marshall, n.d.). Reading from notes makes us feel secure and confident as we can always have a look at the paper whenever we go blank and carry on. It also reduces chances of mistakes and helps in concluding the speech on time. It prevents us from diverting from the assigned topic. When we do not have time to memorize or rehearse what we have to speak, using notes can be our escape. In addition to these, going to the floor with notes make us appear prepared, intelligent and academic (Wyeth, 2017).
On the other hand, sense of intimacy with audience cannot be established because reading from notes sounds formal and distant. We are so much into the notes that eye contact with the audience is limited. We do not bother to modify the content depending on mood and reaction of the audience that may divert the attention of audience. The audience may feel like if it is all about reading they can do it themselves. Reading aloud cannot get the intended impact because as we are more concentrated on getting over whatever we have written as soon as possible (Wyeth, 2017).
In my opinion, we can use notes as reference but we need to be sure that we do not look or sound like we are just reading while delivering the speech. We need to write for ears using short sentences and conversational words if we think of reading the speech (Marshall, n.d.).
Speech is the vocalized form of communication. We express our thoughts, ideas and feelings through sound by means of speech. It is a great deal of work to prepare a good speech and it is equally important to present it effectively so that we deliver desired content to targeted people. For effective delivery of speech, some people opt for reading speech or using notes. Like every other thing, it has its own benefits and dangers.
Reading speech or using notes helps to deliver the message with carefully crafted words. When we have to be precise, there is no alternative for using notes. For example, while presenting research data or thanking a long list of sponsors for a certain program, we have to read out from notes so that we do not present wrong information or miss out anything (Marshall, n.d.). Reading from notes makes us feel secure and confident as we can always have a look at the paper whenever we go blank and carry on. It also reduces chances of mistakes and helps in concluding the speech on time. It prevents us from diverting from the assigned topic. When we do not have time to memorize or rehearse what we have to speak, using notes can be our escape. In addition to these, going to the floor with notes make us appear prepared, intelligent and academic (Wyeth, 2017).
On the other hand, sense of intimacy with audience cannot be established because reading from notes sounds formal and distant. We are so much into the notes that eye contact with the audience is limited. We do not bother to modify the content depending on mood and reaction of the audience that may divert the attention of audience. The audience may feel like if it is all about reading they can do it themselves. Reading aloud cannot get the intended impact because as we are more concentrated on getting over whatever we have written as soon as possible (Wyeth, 2017).
In my opinion, we can use notes as reference but we need to be sure that we do not look or sound like we are just reading while delivering the speech. We need to write for ears using short sentences and conversational words if we think of reading the speech (Marshall, n.d.).
References
Marshall, L. B. (n.d.). Quick and Dirty Tips.Com . Retrieved from Read, Memorize or Use Notes: quickanddirtytips.com/business-car...
Wyeth, S. (2017, April 20). Presentation Guru . Retrieved from Do You Read From a Scipt? Should You?: presentation-guru.com/do-you-read-...