Chapter 11 CAS 100

Identify the central idea

Some teachers prefer that the central idea be given immediately after the purpose statement. others prefer that it be given and identified in the text of the outline

Delivery cues

directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech

Guidelines for the speaking outline

follow the visual framework used in the preparation outline make sure the outline is legible keep the outline as brief as possible give yourself cues for delivering the speech

visual framework

the pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas

Guidelines for the Preparation Outline

-State the specific Purpose of your speech -Identify the central idea -Label the introduction, body, and conclusion -Use a consistent pattern of symbolization and Indentation -State Main Points and Sub points in full sentences -Label transitions, Internal Summaries, and internal previews -attach a bibliography -give your speech a title, if one is desired

Speaking Outline

A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech

Preparation outline

A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech

Bibliography

A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech

State the specific Purpose of your speech

The specific purpose statement should be a separate unit that comes before the outline itself. including the specific purpose makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose