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May 6, 2008 18:44:55 GMT -5
Post by Logan Scisco on May 6, 2008 18:44:55 GMT -5
Welcome to this message board. Please register for a new account and activate it in your e-mail.
It is my hope that this extemp only message board will become a gathering place for extempers across the country and allow people to share advice/insights into the event. With forensicsonline.net going by the wayside I hope everyone can regather here.
Enjoy yourself here and any questions/suggestions feel free to fire my way. Thanks for coming!
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May 14, 2008 23:58:43 GMT -5
Post by kevinlbailey on May 14, 2008 23:58:43 GMT -5
Hello! thank you for starting this site! I have a question. I have this problem of talking too fast. It isn't extremly fast, well within the range of acceptable speed. But some lay judges have complained. What should I do; sow down or not? nd if I were to, how would I do that?
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May 17, 2008 12:28:13 GMT -5
Post by Logan Scisco on May 17, 2008 12:28:13 GMT -5
A good rule of thumb is if the lay judges are complaining then your going too fast. Lay judges are always going to be at tournaments and judging critical rounds. As such, you need to make sure that your performance can accomodate these judges because they are always prevalent at local, state, and even national tournaments (moreso CFL due to its tendency to have teams qualify larger amounts of students than for NFL).
A way to slow down is to first videotape your speech. This should give you an idea of how much slower you need to speak. Speed is simply a mental issue and its not one of the easier speech problems to fix. However, the best way is to imagine that your having a conversation with someone. Usually speed is brought on by nerves and you probably don't speak in conversation at a quick pace. Therefore, try to best visualize that your audience is someone you having a regular discussion with and that should slow you down. Also, when your giving a speech have your coach signal you in some way if your speaking faster than usual, this will also help you mentally process what a good speed of speaking is. Slowing down will take time, there is no quick fix or magic potion for it, but if you put your mind to it and do what you can to mentally perceive your speed then you should slow down over time.
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May 18, 2008 16:32:27 GMT -5
Post by kevinlbailey on May 18, 2008 16:32:27 GMT -5
THank you a lot for the advice. I have another question. How would I make my speeches more personable? WHen I talk, a lot of people say that I sound too professonal. I always thought that the point was to sound professional, but I have come to realize that this ay be one of many things that is holding me back at national tournaments.
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May 27, 2008 14:37:32 GMT -5
Post by Logan Scisco on May 27, 2008 14:37:32 GMT -5
Hmmm....to make your speeches more personable you could try incorporating some jokes/humor if you are able to pull that off well. Sounding too professional might be code for talking down to your audience. As I said for your speed, act as if your having a conversation with the audience and lay things out in very simplistic terms so they can follow. I always tell my extempers to think that the audience is totally clueless so they always make an effort to explain the background of issues. If you help your judge understand where your coming from on a particular topic and they are able to follow, your chances to getting their ballot increase.
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Feb 13, 2009 19:47:14 GMT -5
Post by beachwriter24 on Feb 13, 2009 19:47:14 GMT -5
I have a question- I am a freshman and first year extemper, and I have problems with nerves. I get up in front of the room to do my speech (more so in impromptu, but also in extemp) and I get nervous and I start swaying back and forth, and my coaches have pointed out that I say 'so' too much. But I have trouble making myself aware of it and correcting it. I realize after the fact that I have done it, but I can't focus on it during my speech. Is there a way to recognize and correct this and get over my nerves? thanks! by the way, I really like this website!
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