Outlining the Speech (Ch. 11)

Speaking Outline

Brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech - Condensed version of preparation outline - Key words - Essential stats & quotes - Cues

Preparation Outline

Detailed outline developed during process of speech prep that includes title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, & bibliography of speech

Delivery Cues

Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how they want to deliver key parts of the speech

State Specific Purpose

Separate unit that comes before outline - Easier to assess how well you've constructed speech

Keep Outline as Brief as Possible

Too detailed notes make it difficult to maintain eye contact - Include wording that's just so very important - MINIMUM needed to jog memory and keep you on track

Give Speech a Title, If Desired

Brief - Grab attention - Encapsulate main point - Can be question - Be resourceful

State Main Points and Subpoints in Full Sentences

Ensure you develop your ideas fully

Label Introduction, Body, & Conclusion

Ensures you HAVE everything

Guidelines for Speaking Outline

Follow visual framework used in preparation outline - Legible - As brief as possible - Give cues for delivering speech

Identify Central Idea

Immediately after purpose statement OR in text of outline

Label Transitions, Internal Summaries, & Internal Previews

Labeled separately

Bibliography

List of all sources used in preparing a speech - Clear, accurate, & consistent

Visual Framework

Pattern of symbolization and indentation in speech outline that shows relationships among speaker's ideas

Give Yourself Cues for Delivering Speech

Reminds you of WHAT you want say and HOW you want to say it

Use Consistent Pattern of Symbolization & Indentation

Shows relationships - All points at same level should immediately support point that is just above and to left in outline

Guidelines for Preparation Outline

State specific purpose - Identify central idea - Label - Consistent pattern of symbols/indentation - State main points & subpoints in full sentences - Attach bibliography - Title