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Speaker Guide
You’ve been selected to give a TEDx Talk. Congrats! You’re doing great so far. Now what?
Over the years we’ve come up with a few dos and don’ts on how to give a great talk.
Though these steps are in no way comprehensive, they contain some guiding principles
that have been known to work.
Step 1: Get familiar with the form »
Step 2: Develop an idea »
Step 3: Make an outline and script »
Step 4: Create slides »
Step 5: Rehearse »
Step 6: Give your talk »
Step 7: Savor the glory »
1) Get familiar with the form
What is a TEDx Talk?
TEDx Talks are a showcase for speakers presenting well-formed ideas in under 18
minutes. If you haven’t seen a TEDx Talk, go to TED.com and watch at least one. Like this
one: Phil Plait: How to defend Earth from asteroids
Why 18 minutes?
Because it works. An audience is good at focusing on one subject at a time in relatively
short chunks.
But, really, can I go over 18 minutes?
No -- it wouldn't be a TEDx Talk. The time limit is part of what makes TEDx Talks work.
And remember: Shorter talks are not lesser talks. It may only take 5 minutes to make your
point unforgettably. Like this one: Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel
2) Develop an idea
What makes a good idea for a talk?
Like a good magazine article, your idea can be new or surprising, or challenge a belief your
audience already has. Or it can be a great basic idea with a compelling new argument
behind it.
An idea isn’t just a story or a list of facts. A good idea takes evidence or observations and
draws a larger conclusion.
Do I need to be an expert on my topic?
You do not need to be the world’s foremost expert on the topic, but you do have to be an
expert. Please remember that the audience relies on you to give accurate information, so
whatever you say in your talk, please fact-check — especially facts you may take for
granted: statistics, historical anecdotes, scientific stats. If you're drawing an example from
a discipline that is not your main area of knowledge, use research from widely accepted
and peer-reviewed sources, and, if at all possible, consult with experts directly.
Is my idea ready?
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http://www.ted.com/talks/phil_plait_how_to_defend_earth_from_asteroids.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/joe_smith_how_to_use_a_paper_towel.html
Write your idea down in one or two sentences. Ask yourself three questions:
Is my idea new?
Are you telling people something you're pretty sure they have not heard before?
Is it interesting?
Think about how your idea might apply to a room full of varied kinds of people. Who might
be interested in it?
Is it factual and realistic?
If you are presenting new research, make sure your idea is backed by data and peer-
reviewed. If you are presenting a call to action, make sure it can be executed by members
of your audience.
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The document provides guidance on how to give a successful presentation. It emphasizes that preparation is key and involves understanding the audience, having a clear objective, developing an organized structure, and rehearsing. The introduction should grab the audience's attention, state the presentation topics and structure, and set expectations. The body should present the topics in a logical order while engaging the audience. The conclusion should summarize the main points and invite questions. Thorough preparation through outlining, researching, rehearsing, and refining visual aids and timing will result in a confident delivery and effective communication with the audience.
The document provides instructions for a public speaking assignment requiring students to watch 6 TED Talks, fill out worksheets, then create and present their own original 2-3 minute TED Talk. Students must select a topic they are passionate about, prepare an outline and visual aid, practice their presentation, have it peer evaluated twice, and then perform it for the class. The goal is for students to learn how to give a casual yet polished presentation on a meaningful subject, as the ancient Greeks did through oration.
This document provides guidance on planning and delivering successful presentations. It discusses assessing the purpose and audience for the presentation. Presenters should understand why they are speaking and what their key message is. They should also understand the audience's background knowledge and how the content may impact them. The document reviews choosing relevant content, using a narrative structure, and tips for PowerPoint slides. Presenters are advised to avoid excessive text or clutter on slides and to clearly define any jargon. Rehearsal is also recommended to help presenters feel comfortable without reading directly from slides or notes.
The document provides guidelines for effective public speaking. It discusses preparing for the speech by understanding the audience and topic. It emphasizes defining key terms, structuring the speech clearly, and limiting each argument to around three points with facts and examples. For the delivery, it recommends engaging the audience with humor, examples, and visual aids while staying organized, calm, and respectful when handling questions or disturbances. Proper use of body language, dress, and an impactful conclusion are also addressed.
This document provides guidance on preparing and delivering effective presentations. It outlines 8 stages of preparation, including defining objectives, limitations, content outline, and visual aids. It stresses practicing the presentation, being comfortable with the space, maintaining eye contact, speaking clearly, and moving purposefully. The overall message is that thorough preparation and practice are essential to building confidence and delivering a successful presentation with minimal nerves.
The document provides tips for effective presentation skills. It discusses analyzing the audience and circumstances, planning the presentation content through brainstorming and research, writing a draft and practicing delivery. Visual aids, handling nerves, and questions are also addressed. The key points are to know your audience, thoroughly prepare the content, and rehearse the delivery through practice.
The document provides guidance on using props effectively in presentations. It discusses how props can enhance a presentation by making points more concrete, having emotional impact, serving as metaphors, and grabbing audience attention. Some tips for using props include ensuring they are relevant to the message; making sure the audience can see the prop; using an appropriate number of props; testing props in advance; having backups; feeling comfortable handling the prop; keeping props hidden until needed; and building anticipation before revealing the prop.
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In the scholastic world, it is a routine that having studied for a while, students are asked to do project research, cause discoveries, and to pick a project topic and develop a quality substance for such a project topic. Most of the time, final year project topics are chosen from a pool of accessible ones by students and endorsed by their supervisors before they initiate to take a shot at it.
This guide provides instructions for delivering an effective presentation skills course, including materials for instructors to use. It outlines the target audience as supervisors and managers who give presentations, and lists the learning objectives as applying successful presentation methods, developing content, preparing effective presentations, and using visual aids. The document provides guidance on title, purpose, research, the four cornerstones method of preparation, awareness of presentation details, and including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
This document provides guidance on how to effectively plan and structure a presentation. It recommends analyzing your audience, selecting an interesting topic, defining clear objectives, and preparing the main body. It also advises practicing your delivery, which can involve speaking from memory, notes, a script, or a combination. The conclusion restates the main points and allows for audience questions. The overall message is that properly understanding your audience and planning the content, structure, and delivery will help ensure a successful presentation.
This document discusses various topics related to presentations and communication skills. It covers presentation skills and techniques, the different types of presentations including informative, instructional, arousing, and persuasive. It also discusses video conferencing systems, formal and informal interviews, progressive and group interviews, and communication etiquettes. Planning, developing, and rehearsing effective presentations are also addressed.
What does it take to get a TEDx talk? What are organizers looking for? In this presentation, originally delivered to the Boston Women in Media and Entertainment group, offers insights and takeaways for anyone who aspires to the TEDx stage.
Definition: A presentation is the process of presenting a topic to an audience. It is typically a
demonstration, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, or to
build good will or to present a new idea or product.
Planning Your Presentation
Preparing a presentation can be an overwhelming experience if you allow it to be one. The
strategies and steps below are provided to help you break down what you might view as a large
job into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Step 1: Analyze your audience
The first step in preparing a presentation is to learn more about the audience to whom you'll be
speaking. It's a good idea to obtain some information on the backgrounds, values, and interests of
your audience so that you understand what the audience members might expect from your
presentation.
Step 2: Select a topic
Next, if possible select a topic that is of interest to the audience and to you. It will be much easier
to deliver a presentation that the audience finds relevant, and more enjoyable to research a topic
that is of interest to you.
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The document discusses communication for various purposes. It explains that communication allows people to understand each other and share information, opinions, and insights. There are different means of communication, such as writing, speaking, and watching. It also discusses the various specific purposes of communication, such as to inform, persuade, argue, and entertain. The chapter aims to help students understand these different communication purposes to enhance their skills. [/SUMMARY]
The document provides guidance on making effective presentations. It discusses the importance of preparation, including planning the content, structure, visual aids, and handling questions. When giving the presentation, speakers should use simple language, maintain eye contact with the audience, and practice to manage nerves. The introduction should attract attention and the conclusion should summarize key points. Preparation, practice, and good delivery are essential to engage audiences and communicate messages clearly.
The document provides guidelines for a public speaking competition, including:
1) There will be three prizes awarded - one for the winner, one for the runner up, and an Audience Choice Award.
2) Speeches will be 5 minutes long and will be penalized for going over or under time. Questions will follow each speech.
3) Participants should prepare speeches on the assigned theme and be ready to answer questions to demonstrate their research and knowledge on the topic. Thorough preparation and understanding of different perspectives is important for an effective speech.
This document provides guidance on how to give effective lectures, presentations, and job talks. It discusses that public speaking is a common phobia and provides tips to overcome anxiety. It recommends speaking to the audience rather than reading a script, maintaining eye contact, using concrete examples and simple language, and engaging the audience. Effective talks have signposts, reminders of the central argument, and breaks to maintain attention. The document also discusses how to prepare the presentation by prioritizing key points, framing the research as a story, and addressing why the topic is significant.
2. 2 3
Introduction Theme
Hello!
We’re glad to have you on board to
work on this talk, which we hope
will deliver your idea successfully to
our audience and allow them to act
on it. In order to achieve this, we’ll
work together closely to ensure that
your idea will be delivered as best it
possibly can be at the event.
You are now reading a tried-and-
tested guide that will take you
through the process of preparing
and refining your talk, ensuring it
will be a first class experience for
everyone. It is important that you
follow the steps in sequence, and
don’t jump to next step before
finishing the current one.
Please don’t feel you’re on your
own at any stage of the preparation.
First of all, there are at least 10
other potential speakers also
reading this and preparing their own
talks to make this an intellectually
stimulating event. And least of all,
don’t forget us; we are here to help,
and you’re welcome to contact us
via the info at end of this document
at any time.
Finally, on behalf of the whole team,
welcome to TEDxXiguan.
Best regards,
Jimmy
Jimmy Tan
Curator of TEDxXiguan
Nothing lasts forever, as we know
from history.
We are in a special era where most
of the things around us seems to
be working just fine. And it’s easy
for us to feel content with what we
have. However, human mobility
wouldn’t have leapt forward if
nobody thought about flying, and
we simply continued to develop
cars that ran faster.
It’s not about tearing down what we
have, it’s about coming at it from a
new angle, and reevaluating what
we take for granted.
As you prepare your TEDxXiguan
talk, please do not feel constrained
by this theme or that you have to
mention the theme directly in your
talk. One of the great things about
TEDx is that it covers so many
different fields in one event, we
are sure the audience will find their
own understanding of Constructive
Disruption within your particular talk.
Constructive Disruption
3. 4 5
Understand the format (1 day)
The “TED Talk”
Your idea will be in the classic “TED
Talk” format. But what is the “TED
Talk” format?
TED Talks are a showcase for
speakers presenting well-formed
ideas under 18 minutes. If you
haven’t seen a TED Talk, go to TED.
com and watch at least one. Like
this one (may be the most watched
TED Talk of all time) Ken Robinson:
Do schools kill creativity?
For your talk, we suggest you to
keep it under 16 minutes or shorter.
Why so short?
Because it works the best with
people’s attention span and it
forces the speakers (which is
you) to refine the talk to the very
essentials and in its best format.
A great idea can be even delivered
under 5 minutes, like this one:
Joe Smith: How to use a paper
towel?
Develop an idea (3 days)
What makes a good idea for a
talk?
Like a good magazine article, your
idea can be new or surprising, or
challenge a belief your audience
already has. Or it can be a great
basic idea with a compelling new
argument behind it.
An idea isn’t just a story or a list of
facts. A good idea takes evidence
or observations and draws a larger
conclusion.
Do I need to be an expert on
my topic?
You do not need to be the world’s
foremost expert on the topic,
but you do have to be an expert.
Please remember that the audience
relies on you to give accurate
information, so whatever you say
in your talk, please fact-check
— especially facts you may take
Step 1 Step 2
Before next step:
Write to your contact person from
TEDxXiguan team & say something
like this:
Hey,
I have watched a few TED Talks
and fully understood the “TED
Talk” format, I am now entering
into Step 2.
for granted: statistics, historical
anecdotes, scientific stats. If
you’re drawing an example from a
discipline that is not your main area
of knowledge, use research from
widely accepted and peer-reviewed
sources, and, if at all possible,
consult with experts directly.
Is my idea ready?
Write your idea down in one or
two sentences. Ask yourself three
questions:
Is my idea new?
Are you telling people something
you’re pretty sure they have not
heard before?
Is it interesting?
Think about how your idea might
apply to a room full of varied kinds
of people. Who might be interested
in it?
Is it factual and realistic?
If you are presenting new research,
make sure your idea is backed by
data and peer- reviewed. If you
are presenting a call to action,
make sure it can be executed by
members of your audience.
If you answered “no” to any of
these questions, refine your idea.
Ask someone you respect who
doesn’t work in your field, and if
they answer “no” to any of these
questions, refine your idea. If
your TEDx event organizing team
answers “no” to any of these
questions, refine your idea.
4. 6 7
Before next step:
Write to your contact person from
TEDxXiguan team in one or two
sentences, how would you describe
your idea. We will get back to you within
24 hrs receiving your notice and come
back to you with one of the following:
• Great, let’s go with that
• Or ask you to elaborate a little more
on your idea
• Or challenge your idea with a few
more questions
Once we are all confident with your
idea, move onto Step 3.
Step 3
Make an outline and script (2 days + 7 days)
This is the most important
step in preparation to your
talk, so please turn on your
concentration mode, read
carefully.
There are many theories on
the best structure for a great
presentation. Nancy Duarte
presents a highly recommended
TED talk on this subject:
Nancy Duarte: The secret
structure of great talks.
There’s no single trick to it, but here
is at least one structure that we’ve
found to work particularly well:
1. Start by making your audience
care, using a relatable example
or an intriguing idea.
2. Explain your idea clearly and
with conviction.
3. Describe your evidence and
how and why your idea could
be implemented.
4. End by addressing how your
idea could affect your audience
if they were to accept it.
Whatever structure you decide on,
remember:
1. The primary goal of your
talk is to communicate an
idea effectively, not to tell a
story or to evoke emotions.
These are tools, not an end in
themselves.
2. Your structure should be
invisible to the audience. In
other words, don’t talk about
how you’re going to talk about
your topic – just talk about it!
Introduction
A strong introduction is crucial.
• Draw in your audience
members with something they
care about.
• If it’s a topic the general TED
audience thinks about a lot,
start with a clear statement of
what the idea is.
• If it’s a field they never think
about, start off by invoking
something they do think about
a lot and relate that concept to
your idea.
• If the idea is something fun, but
not something the audience
would ever think about, open
with a surprising and cool fact
or declaration of relevance (not
a statistic!).
• If it’s a heavy topic, find an
understated and frank way to
get off the ground; don’t force
people to feel emotional.
• Get your idea out as quickly as
possible.
• Don’t focus too much on
yourself.
• Don’t open with a string of
statistics.
Body
In presenting your topic and
evidence:
• Make a list of all the evidence
you want to use: Think about
items that your audience
already knows about and the
things you’ll need to convince
5. 8 9
them of.
• Order all of the items in your
list based on what a person
needs to know before they can
understand the next point, and
from least to most exciting. Now
cut out everything you possibly can
without losing the integrity of your
argument. You will most likely need
to cut things that you think are
important.
• Consider making this list with a
trusted friend, someone who isn’t
an expert in your field.
• Spend more time on new
information: If your audience needs
to be reminded of old or common
information, be brief.
• Use empirical evidence, and limit
anecdotal evidence.
• Don’t use too much jargon, or
explain new terminology.
• (Respectfully) address any
controversies in your claims,
including legitimate counter-
arguments, reasons you might be
wrong, or doubts your audience
might have about your idea.
• Don’t let citations interrupt the flow
of your explanation: Save them for
after you’ve made your point, or
place them in the fine print of your
slides.
• Slides: Note anything in your outline
that is best expressed visually and
plan accordingly in your script. See
Step 4.
Conclusion
• Find a landing point in your
conclusion that will leave your
audience feeling positive toward
you and your idea’s chances for
success. Don’t use your conclusion
to simply summarize what you’ve
already said; tell your audience how
your idea might affect their lives if
it’s implemented.
• Avoid ending with a pitch (such as
soliciting funds, showing a book
cover, using corporate logos).
• If appropriate, give your audience a
call to action.
Script
Once you’re settled on your outline,
start writing a script. Be concise, but
write in a way that feels natural to
you. Use present tense and strong,
interesting verbs. Remember:
Limit your talk to just one major
idea. Ideas are complex things; you
need to slash back your content so
that you can focus on the single idea
you’re most passionate about, and give
yourself a chance to explain that one
thing properly. You have to give context,
share examples, make it vivid. Don’t be
afraid that you can’t say everything you
want to say on stage, this certainly will
not be your only chance to give a TEDx
talk.
Give your listeners a reason to care.
Before you can start building things
inside the minds of your audience,
you have to get their permission to
welcome you in. And the main tool
to achieve that? Curiosity. Stir your
audience’s curiosity. Use intriguing,
provocative questions to identify why
something doesn’t make sense and
needs explaining. If you can reveal a
disconnection in someone’s worldview,
they’ll feel the need to bridge that
knowledge gap. And once you’ve
sparked that desire, it will be so much
easier to start building your idea.
Build your idea, piece by piece,
out of concepts that your audience
already understands. You use
the power of language to weave
together concepts that already exist
in your listeners’ minds -- but not your
language, their language. You start
where they are. The speakers often
forget that many of the terms and
concepts they live with are completely
unfamiliar to their audiences. Now,
metaphors can play a crucial role in
showing how the pieces fit together,
because they reveal the desired shape
of the pattern, based on an idea that
the listener already understands.
Make your idea worth sharing.
Ask yourself the question: “Who does
this idea benefit?” You need to be
honest with the answer. If the idea
only serves you or your organization,
then, we are sorry to say, it’s probably
not worth sharing. The audience
will see right through you. But if you
believe that the idea has the potential
to brighten up someone else’s day or
change someone else’s perspective
for the better or inspire someone to do
something differently, then you have the
core ingredient to a truly great talk, one
that can be a gift to them and to all of
us.
Watch this video by TED’s Curator Chris
Anderson on TED’s secret to great
public speaking.
Before next step:
Once you are happy with your outline,
send it to your contact person from
TEDxXiguan team. Then you can start
working on your script.
Once you are happy with your script
and have read it through several times,
send it to your contact person from
TEDxXiguan team.
We will get back to you with one of the
following:
• Great, this is the best script we can
imagine
• Or make some suggestions on how
to improve it
• Or schedule an online discussion
with you
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Step 4
Create slides (4 days)
Should I use slides?
Slides can be helpful for the
audience, but they are by no
means necessary or relevant to
every talk. Ask yourself: Would my
slides help and clarify information
for the audience, or would they
distract and confuse them? Some
great examples of slides can be
found in the talks by Dan Phillips,
Jarrett Krosoczka and Rick Guidotti
on TED.com. The most important
rule for slides: Keep it simple.
I have never made slides
before, where do I start?
Assess your own skill level. You can
make great simple slides if you stick
to photographic images, running
edge-to-edge. If your slide ideas
are more complex and involve type,
consider working with a designer.
Contact your contact person from
TEDxXiguan team if you need any
help.
What goes in my slides?
• Images and photos: To help the
audience remember a person,
place or thing you mention, you
might use images or photos.
• People will understand that the
images represent what you’re
saying, so there is no need to
verbally describe the images
onscreen.
• Graphs and infographics
• Keep graphs visually clear,
even if the content is complex.
Each graph should make only
one point.
• No slide should support more
than one point.
What should the slides look
like?
• Use as little text as possible
-- if your audience is reading,
they are not listening.
• Avoid using bullet points.
Consider putting different
points on different slides.
How should the slides be
formatted?
• The slides resolution should be
at least 1920x1080 pixels at a
16:9 aspect ratio.
• Use the broadcast-safe zones
in PowerPoint or Keynote. Don’t
put any information or visuals in
the far corners of your slides.
• Use font size 42 points or
larger.
• Choose a common sans serif
font (like Helvetica or Verdana)
over a serif font (like Times).
• If you use a custom font, make
sure to send it to us ahead of
time, with your slides.
I want to use an image I found
off Google Image Search but
I don’t know where it came
from.
Don’t. This is important: Only use
images that you own or have
permission to use. If you use an
image under a Creative Commons
license, cite the source at the bottom of
your slide. If you need any help finding
suitable pictures, please contact your
contact person from TEDxXiguan team.
Before next step:
Send your slides to your contact person
from TEDxXiguan team, we might
• Do no changes to your slides be-
cause it’s perfect
• Give some suggestions on how to
improve it
Once you sent, you can start on Step 5
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Step 5
Rehearse (14 days)
I’ve said my talk once in my head.
Is that enough?
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! We
can’t stress this enough. Rehearse
until you’re completely comfortable in
front of other people: different groups
of people, people you love, people you
fear, small groups, large groups, peers,
people who aren’t experts in your field.
Listen to the criticisms and rehearse,
rehearse, rehearse. If someone says
you sound “over-rehearsed,” this
actually means you sound stilted and
unnatural. Keep rehearsing, and focus
on talking like you’re speaking to just
one person in a spontaneous one-way
conversation.
Timing
Time yourself. Practice with the clock
winding down in front of you. Do it until
you get the timing right every time.
Posture
Practice standing still, planted firmly in
one spot on stage. Have a friend watch
you and stop you from pacing back and
forth or shifting your weight from leg to
leg.
Small steps to take in this big
step:
1. Rehearse alone, until you can
give you talk while you are doing
something else also consume
headspace, for example, cooking.
2. Rehearse in front of family or close
friends, and ask them for their
honest and constructive feedback.
They are the people who know you
best, it should be easy for them to
get your idea instantly.
3. Schedule a rehearsal with the
TEDxXiguan team, if you are not in
Guangzhou, your rehearsal can be
done online. After this, we might
decide to:
• Schedule another rehearsal with
you in about a week with some
suggestions
• That your talk is in good shape and
ready for next step
4. On stage rehearsal. This will
happen one day before the actual
event. At this point we should be
very confident with the content
already, it will be only for you to get
familiar with the stage, and for our
technical team to get familiar with
your talk.
Once you have ticked all of above,
well done! You have completed
preparing and now, take a deep
breath and relax, it will be a great
talk.
Your support
team
Speaker Team
Jimmy Tan
Curator
jimmy@tedxxiguan.com
+86 185 2033 2307
Nana Law
Content Producer
nana@tedxxiguan.com
+86 159 2035 0935
For other matters:
Social Media:
Vivian Lu
Media Director
vivian@tedxxiguan.com
+86 186 6601 9161
Technical:
Darius Jiang
Technical Director
darius@tedxxiguan.com
+86 134 2756 1183
Partnership:
Claire Cai
Partnership Director
claire@tedxxiguan.com
+86 138 1879 4818