CHAPTER 9: OUTLINING THE SPEECH

Subpoints

(components of the main points) are identified by capital letters and are also indented equally to be aligned with each other.

American Psychological Association

APA

1. Follow the Visual Framework Used in the Preparation Outline. 2. Make Sure the Outline ls Legible. 3. Keep the Outline as Brief as Possible. 4. Give Yourself Cues for Delivering the Speech. 5.

GUIDELINES FOR THE SPEAKING OUTLINE

outline

It allows you to see the full scope and content of your speech at a glance. ​

right

Less important ideas (subpoints, sub-subpoints, and so on) are progressively farther to the _____

Modern Language Association

MLA

index cards

Some speakers put their notes on ______. Most find the 3 X 5 size too cramped and prefer the 4 X 6 or 5 X 8 size instead.

speaking outline

The aim of a ____ is to help you remember what you want to say. In some ways it is a condensed version of your preparation outline. It should contain key words or phrases to jog your memory, as well as essential statistics and quotations that you do not want to risk forgetting. But it should also include material not in your preparation outline—especially cues to direct and sharpen your delivery.

left

The most important ideas (main points) are farthest to the _____.

1. be brief, 2. attract the attention of your audience, and 3. encapsulate the main thrust of your speech. ​

Whatever the reason, if you do decide to use a title, it should:

preparation outline

an outline that helps you prepare the speech.

main points

are identified by Roman numerals and are indented equally to be aligned down the page

outline

blueprint for your speech

1. State the Specific Purpose of Your Speech 2. Identify the Central Idea 3. Label the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion 4. Use a Consistent Pattern of Symbolization and Indentation 5. State Main Points and Subpoints in Full Sentences 6. Label Transitions, Internal Summaries, and Internal Previews 7. Attach a Bibliography 8. Give Your Speech a Title, If One is Desired

guidelines for the preparation outline

outline

helps you make sure that related items are together, that ideas flow from one to another, that the structure of your speech will "stand up"—and not collapse.

1. preparation outline 2. speaking outline

kinds of outlines

speaking outline

most widely recommended form of notes for extemporaneous speeches. ​

speaking outline

outline that is very brief, for the delivery of the speech

preparation outline

outline that is very detailed, for the planning stage

preparation outline

putting your speech together— deciding what you will say in the introduction, how you will organize the main points and supporting materials in the body, and what you will say in the conclusion