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PREP – Public Speaking Tool
By OnTopic | July 2, 2009
The art of Public Speaking can be taught. The video above is a technique that is called PREP.
PREP can be used to make your point confidently. You can use PREP in a job interview, in a business meeting, for a presentation, between friends or any place where you need to make a point.
PREP stands for Point, Reason, Example, Point. This easy and simple technique is very effective.
Point – When somebody asks your opinion, start off by making a point. Make your first point a real attention grabber that gets people’s attention. Think about your answer for a couple of seconds. Do you agree or disagree, do you think it is a good thing or a bad thing, make a decision and go with it. Make your point clear in one or two sentences.
Reason – After you made your point give a reason/s to support your point. People want to know why you made your point The reason/s can consist of facts or the cause. Depending on your time, you can either state one fact or give three to four facts maximum (too many facts lose people’s attention).
Examples – Examples are stories or past events that will add value to the reason/s given.Use your own, friends or other people’s stories. You can also use analogies to create examples.We all love to hear stories, just remember to keep them relevant. Also, depending on the time, either give one or two stories.
Point – To summarise everything, make your last point. You can either repeat your first point or finish off by making a new point.
Try to use this technique to become comfortable to make a solid point. The art of public speaking is all about talking with structure.
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