An overview of the speech process
Specific purpose
-action goal -"when I finish this speech, I want the audience to..." -everything in the speech should move toward this goal -avoid the "I.B.I" (interesting but irrelevant)
Rehearse your speech
-best way: give speech to a friend or classmate -next best: record speech and listen to it, critiquing yourself -other: give speech to and empty room
1.The first step in preparing a speech
-consider your audience -select and narrow your topic -determine your 3 purpose statements
Deliver your speech
-deliver speech from notes, not from memory or manuscript -move around, be lively, maintain eye contact -avoid "vocalized pauses": um, er, un and um, y'known, so then, etc.
Determine your 3 purpose statements
-general purpose -specific purpose -central idea
Preparation outline (turned in at the beginning of the speech)
-name and assignment -"purpose statements" General purpose, specific purpose, central idea (must include all) -an outline of your speech -reference list (if necessary) -delivery outline (transitional form between preparation)
Speaker's note
-on note cards, not paper -one point or sub-point per card -each card should be numbered
Organize your speech
-preparation outline (turned in at the beginning of the speech) -speaker's note (turned in after speech)
Central idea
-the essence of your message -a one-sentence summary of your speech -look at the "organization" section of your critique sheet
General purpose
-to inform (give data or teach) -to persuade (change the audience's mind) -to entertain (divert or amuse) -to inspire -to fulfill the requirements of a special occasion
Gather verbal and visual supporting material
-your own knowledge and experience -libraries -web-based resources -interviews and surveys -prove and support the points you make -look at the "content" section of your critique sheet
Key concepts
1.the first step in preparing a speech 2.gather verbal and visual supporting material 3.organize your speech 4.rehearse your speech 5.deliver your speech
Select and narrow your topic
Your topic should be appropriate to: -the audience -the occasion (time limit and physical setting) -your interests, talents and experiences
Consider your audience
you don't know how the audience will respond to your topic, your organization choices, or your style of delivery