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Lecture notes - scripts or prompts?
While reading out a lecture will probably be boring for you, and definitely so for your audience, writing it out in advance can help you clarify what and how much needs to be included, and ensure that it can be delivered in the time available.
Extemporaneous delivery is an alternative approach but it calls for a carefully prepared outline in order to create an impression of spontaneity and directness. Using this style you will be more likely to make good eye contact and monitor audience reaction. It also encourages movement and positive non-verbal communication. If you decide to adopt this approach, your lecture notes may take the form of a list of bullet points, a flow chart or diagram, or a set of prompt cards, depending on your preferred presenting style. If you plan to move around the podium or around the lecture theatre then make sure you are comfortable with the microphone and use of remote controls for moving on your slides.
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