For week seven's reading I commented on Emma Murphy's blog. This is what I wrote...

Hi Emma,

Although I only mention in my Blog that I found the oral presentation readings interesting, I too also knew most of the tactics and advice they gave. There were some things however I didn't know about such as creating a good hand out. One point I found interesting was about mannerisms (this came to mind when reading your comment on nerves). When in High School we were told that if you couldn't keep your hands still in a presentation wriggle your toes (no-one will be looking at them) and hold cue cards. I can vouch for the cue cards... not sure if the toe wriggling works. I think the most important thing with nerves, however (other than being organised), is to remember the people you are talking to are just people like everyone else and this speech isn't the end of the world, think that it doesn't matter some of your nerves may disappear... works for me anyway.
Good blogging!

August 24, 2007 12:21 AM