People have conflicting stand on whether reading speech or using notes is good or bad and as such it has both benefits and dangers. "The key to using speaking notes effectively is to use them as an aid, but not as a crutch. The preparation and rehearsal of a speech are always vital. (Adamy, Sep 1981)”
First let us look at some of the benefits of reading speech or using notes
You are prepared and can explain all the points that you have prepared for without missing any.
It is easier and requires less time as you do not have to give a lot of time for preparation.
Your speech is structured.
There are also dangers to reading speech or using notes which are,
You do not connect with the audience and lacks intimacy. So even though you have said everything the audience may not understand it or may not pay attention to it.
People will feel bored. You are there to present. Reading to the audience will be like telling a boring story to kids who will eventually sleep through your speech. The audience, if given a copy of your speech, can read for themselves.
Your speech will not come out to be passionate as your body language and eye contact will be missing from the equation. People cannot respond genuinely when they cannot relate to you.
You will not be able to listen to the audience. Their reaction to your speech will go unheard and for the better part, you will be taking to an empty room.
"And business leaders, although they may not be experts in all aspects of the business, need to convey their leadership expertise by creating a bond with their listeners by getting away from a text, and into the ears and eyes - hearts and minds - of those they lead and seek to influence. (Wyeth, 2017)” Thus having confidence and connecting with the crowd is always better than reading a speech or using notes. But using notes to remember and regrouping your thoughts is useful and accepted. The trick is to be casual while doing this and not make it obvious disrupting the flow of the speech.
Reference
Adamy, D. L. (Sep 1981). Speech Notes: How and When to Use Them. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication , 130. Retrieved from proxy.lirn.net/MuseProxyID=mp03/Mu...
Wyeth, S. (2017, April 20). PERFORMANCE Do You Read from a Script? Should You? Retrieved from Presentation Guru: presentation-guru.com/do-you-read-...
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People have conflicting stand on whether reading speech or using notes is good or bad and as such it has both benefits and dangers. "The key to using speaking notes effectively is to use them as an aid, but not as a crutch. The preparation and rehearsal of a speech are always vital. (Adamy, Sep 1981)”
First let us look at some of the benefits of reading speech or using notes
You are prepared and can explain all the points that you have prepared for without missing any.
It is easier and requires less time as you do not have to give a lot of time for preparation.
Your speech is structured.
There are also dangers to reading speech or using notes which are,
You do not connect with the audience and lacks intimacy. So even though you have said everything the audience may not understand it or may not pay attention to it.
People will feel bored. You are there to present. Reading to the audience will be like telling a boring story to kids who will eventually sleep through your speech. The audience, if given a copy of your speech, can read for themselves.
Your speech will not come out to be passionate as your body language and eye contact will be missing from the equation. People cannot respond genuinely when they cannot relate to you.
You will not be able to listen to the audience. Their reaction to your speech will go unheard and for the better part, you will be taking to an empty room.
"And business leaders, although they may not be experts in all aspects of the business, need to convey their leadership expertise by creating a bond with their listeners by getting away from a text, and into the ears and eyes - hearts and minds - of those they lead and seek to influence. (Wyeth, 2017)” Thus having confidence and connecting with the crowd is always better than reading a speech or using notes. But using notes to remember and regrouping your thoughts is useful and accepted. The trick is to be casual while doing this and not make it obvious disrupting the flow of the speech.
Reference
Adamy, D. L. (Sep 1981). Speech Notes: How and When to Use Them. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication , 130. Retrieved from proxy.lirn.net/MuseProxyID=mp03/Mu...
Wyeth, S. (2017, April 20). PERFORMANCE Do You Read from a Script? Should You? Retrieved from Presentation Guru: presentation-guru.com/do-you-read-...