Essay and Public Speaking

Public speaking coach:  Mani Vadari
Essay bee coordinator:  Vasanthi Gowri

Here is a public speaking checklist:
http://tomgpalmer.com/2004/11/02/public-speaking-checklist/

Here are the tips from public speaking coaching session, prepared by Mani Vadari:
Be comfortable – no fidgeting, stand at ease and plant your feet firmly on the ground. Any movement is distracting
Articulation:
Clear and well-projected voice
appropriate use of hand gestures
coordinated body language
Make good eye contact – speak to the judges
Speech-Flow
Confident
minimal/lack of use of spacers, ahs/ums, double-words
Introduce well, transition well, and close the speech well