manuscript

(noun)

A single, original copy of a book, article, or composition, written by hand or even printed.

Related Terms

  • impromptu
  • teleprompter
  • persona
  • Proclamation

Examples of manuscript in the following topics:

  • Speaking from a Manuscript

    • Your manuscript delivery method will vary depending on whether the manuscript is your own or someone else's.
    • The manuscript could take many different forms.
    • There are disadvantages for the speaker preparing his or her own manuscript.
    • Medieval latin manuscript, original Greek text added in the margins.
    • This is a manuscript by Aristotle.
  • Choosing Your Method of Delivery

    • There are four common methods of delivery--impromptu with little or no preparation, memorization, reading from prepared manuscript, and extemporaneous with outline or notes.
    • You may need to use the manuscript that is provided without adding your own thoughts or comments.
    • However, there are other situations where you will need to prepare your own manuscript— perhaps for publication in a newsletter or to make sure you include exact wording.
    • You may need to memorize a brief speech, scripture, or perhaps a poem as your part in a presentation, rather than being given a manuscript to read .
  • Speaking from Memory

    • If you memorize your speech you are more likely to perform better than the speaker reading from a manuscript, since you can stay in touch with your audience.
  • Key Differences Between Prepared and Impromptu Speeches

    • A prepared speech can be an extemporaneous, manuscript, or memorized speech, or a combination of these techniques.
    • A manuscript speech is one that has the entire speech written out for reference.
  • Types of Material in a Library

    • These physical resources include periodicals, magazines, newspapers, maps, and manuscripts, though some may be used only at the library.
  • Finding Materials in a Library

    • ., books, manuscripts, CDs) are categorized by a series of numbers and letters.
  • Preparing to Present

    • Additionally, speeches read straight from a script or manuscript often feel stodgy and stilted, which is a sure way to bore your audience and lose their attention fast.
  • Extemporaneous Speeches

    • Although extemporaneous speaking may not require memorization and manuscript speaking, organize and prepare your content and notes ahead of time to deliver a speech that will be well received by your audience .
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