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Public Speaking Preparation Checklist

A public speaking checklist for preparing a talk: audience research, outline, slides, practice, equipment and warmups.

What this tool does

A public speaking checklist for preparing a talk: audience research, outline, slides, practice, equipment and warmups.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 1 group and 10 items.

  • Public Speaking Preparation (10 items): Research audience demographics; Create presentation outline; Design visual aids or slides; Practice delivery multiple times; Time your presentation; Prepare for Q&A session; Test all technology and equipment; Bring backup copies of materials; Arrive early to venue; Do vocal and breathing warmups

Tip: Tick each item as you finish it. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a short general list. It does not cover the rules or format of a particular event.
  • You can add your own items and remove ones you do not need, but you cannot reword an item or change the order.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does the checklist help with nerves?
A: Only in a practical way. Items such as practicing, timing and testing equipment are things to do. It gives no techniques or advice for anxiety.
Q: Does it fit every kind of talk?
A: It starts as the same list of 10 general items for every talk. It does not ask about talk length or audience size.
Q: Can I add items of my own?
A: Yes. Type an item in the box under the list and press Add. You can also remove any item you do not need.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes, in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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