Now you're going to practice it. Read your talk out loud. Read your written talk into a tape recorder to get some idea of timing and emphasis. When you are happy with it, go on to step 2. Prepare outline notes.
Nothing puts an audience to sleep faster.
Instead, you're going to speak directly and spontaneously to the audience, maintaining essential eye contact. Write your key points on a pad or card that you'll keep on the lectern or table. Use a bold felt-tip pen or a large typeface on your laser printer. As you speak, you'll follow your road map with quick glances. Again, check for timing.