Practicing your speech will allow you to hear where phrases can be shortened and made more concise. For example, instead of “due to the fact” say “because”. Beebe, S. A., & Beebe, S. J. (2012). A ...

Determine why the audience needs the information Using a speech outline (see resource on speech outlining ... J. (2012). A concise public speaking handbook. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Lucas, S. (2012).