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What I usually do it first of all make a rough list of things that I need to talk about.
Then I put them into a sequence.
From this sequence, I add examples and further points that I think need discussing.
I write a little bit about each point, along with facts and figures that I think are relevant to the discussion.
Then I read up on the subject again, concentrating on all of the points that I have decided to talk about. This leads to a final refinement of the speech order and notes - specifically the inclusion of key phrases that sound good and should be included.
And thats where I stop. I now have a good idea of what I want to talk about and when in the speech I need to mention certain items. If I get lost at any point, I can just glance down at my notes and I have an immediate idea of where I am in the speech and what I need to talk about next.
You might want to give yourself a timed runthrough to see how you get on. Are you running over or under on the time? Do you find that some of your speech areas are lacking? If so, build them up.
Now that you've got a total overview of your speech rehearse it to yourself once or twice in your head, then once shortly before giving the speech.
All going well you should deliver a blinder. Always remember to be confident and enjoy yourself. You arent on trial and your tutors want you to do well as much as you want to do well yourself.
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