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Once you have recorded what you would consider your last take, it's time to reflect on your overall experience from preparing the written elements, to practicing and presenting the speech. Be sure to review your speech submission and respond to the prompt below. You may add other thoughts as well. Students are not allowed to skip either item below. For example, a student may not disregard pointing out (2) positives because he or she does not feel there were (2) positives to discuss.
The goal is to be positive and fully reflect on the experience as prompted. Students should respond with an estimated 200 words. This should be a cohesive response. Do not answer each question individually. The questions are a guide for you to focus on while completing the reflection.
Keep proper grammar and punctuation in mind. Most importantly, students should focus on goals for upcoming speeches/speaking. When writing your reflection response, focus on the items below: Did you feel prepared for this speech? How much time did you spend preparing for this speech? How many practice runs did you do?
Do you feel your final product reflects the preparation and practice you put in? Why or why not? What strategies, tips, best practices, and techniques did you employ throughout the preparation, practice, and presentation process? Be specific. Describe (2) or more positive aspects of your speech.
Identify (2) areas you would like to improve on. What will you do similarly and what will you do differently when it comes to your preparation, practice, and presentation of your next speech?
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Reflecting on my recent speech delivery, I believe I was adequately prepared, though there is always room for improvement. I dedicated approximately five hours over multiple days to preparing my speech. This included researching my topic thoroughly, organizing my main points, and crafting a compelling introduction and conclusion. Additionally, I rehearsed the speech five times fully, each time refining my delivery and timing. These practice runs allowed me to become more familiar with my content and reduce nervousness.
My final presentation reflected the effort I invested in preparation. I employed techniques such as recording myself during practice to evaluate my tone, pacing, and gestures, which helped improve my delivery. I also used note cards with key points rather than reading directly from a script, enhancing my engagement with the audience. Two positive aspects of my speech were my clear articulation and confident body language, which helped convey my message effectively. I noticed that maintaining eye contact kept the audience engaged and boosted my confidence.
Despite these positives, I identified areas for improvement. First, I need to manage my speech pacing better, as I occasionally rushed through sections. Second, I want to develop more expressive vocal inflections to emphasize key points and maintain listener interest. For my next speech, I plan to continue practicing aloud and incorporate more varied intonation. I will also record multiple practice sessions to monitor my progress. Moving forward, I aim to stay calmer under pressure and ensure my presentation is both dynamic and engaging.
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