An overview of the speech process

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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


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