Public Speaking

Signpost

"First, second, next, as a result, finally."

Internal Summary

"Now that we've learned more about how x causes y, we can look at how y causes z."

Internal Preview

"There are x, y, and z reasons for this. Let's look at each in detail."

State the Specific Purpose of Your Speech

"To inform my audience of how adding fluoride to the city's water supply would benefit the entire community."

Central Idea

- After the purpose statement. or - In the text of the outline.

The Preparation Outline

- Helps you organize thoughts before creating a speech. - Visual representation of the content and structure of your speech.

Where should labels appear in a preparation ouline?

- In the middle of the page. - In the far left margin.

Which of the following goes in between the intro and main body on a speaking outline.

- Pause - Body

Major Guidelines For Constructing A Preparation Outline

- State specific purpose and central idea. - Attach a bibliography to show the sources of info.

Guidelines for the Preparation Outline

- Use consistent numbering, lettering, type sizes and indentation. - Use complete sentences. - Use transitional devices. - Lable the parts of your outline. (Beginning, middle, end.)

What Should Be Included in Speech Bibliography

- Websites visited. - Interviews and field research conducted. - Print sources consulted.

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the preparation outline and the speaking outline?

The speaking outline should follow the visual framework used in the preparation outline.

Linking Transitions

"Another reason that..." "To summarize..."

Where should the purpose of a speech appear in a preparation outline?

As a separate unit before the outline.

Why do most speakers avoid using 3x5 index cards for their speaking outlines?

Index cards are too small to be readable at a distance.

In the preparation outline, transitions and internal previews of the speech should be:

Placed in the outline where they will be used in the speech. - and labeled separately from the symbolization and indentation system of the speech.

Which of the following parts of a speech should be written in complete sentences?

Quotations.

To use the speaking outline effectively as a guide while talking, the speaking outline should use the same ____ that was used in the preparation outline.

Visual framework.