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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

Preparation of a Lecturette

An officer of the Armed Forces has to lead or command his men. He is called upon to address at
short notice the men he commands and he must be able to inspire confidence in his men-not

only by his action but by his word also. His speech must, therefore, be forceful and effective.

In preparing your lecturette, you have to collect your material from various sources as under:
1. Note down all ideas about the subject as they occur to you.
2. Consult reference books, journals, newspapers and take down any new points not covered

already.
3. Discuss the subjects with your colleagues and note down any new points not covered
already.

4. Go through all the above material and select materials of your liking which can fit in the
framework of your talk.

5. Arrange the material selected in a logical order.
6. Prepare a final draft of your speech.
7. Divide your speech in three parts as under:

o Introduction: It is to establish contact with the audience, to arouse their interest so
that they get ready for what is going to come by disclosing and clarifying your subject

and stating why the subject is important for them. Remember the maxim “Well begun
is half done".