Notes and Note cards

You should always have printed notes for your speech. You may use regular paper or note cards.
Some people are most comfortable with writing a speech out word for word while others prefer to use only keywords and phrases. Regardless of which method you use there are some basic rules to follow.
1.Write legibly or type
2.Use large size print
3.Leave at least one line in between
Consider using a system of color coded symbols to remind you to pause and to look up.
Ex. Red slashes for pauses and blue circles for look up
If you have more than one page of notes, number the pages.
Make sure to practice reading your notes aloud.