Outlining the Speech (Ch. 11)
Speaking Outline
Brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech - Condensed version of preparation outline - Key words - Essential stats & quotes - Cues
Preparation Outline
Detailed outline developed during process of speech prep that includes title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, & bibliography of speech
Delivery Cues
Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how they want to deliver key parts of the speech
State Specific Purpose
Separate unit that comes before outline - Easier to assess how well you've constructed speech
Keep Outline as Brief as Possible
Too detailed notes make it difficult to maintain eye contact - Include wording that's just so very important - MINIMUM needed to jog memory and keep you on track
Give Speech a Title, If Desired
Brief - Grab attention - Encapsulate main point - Can be question - Be resourceful
State Main Points and Subpoints in Full Sentences
Ensure you develop your ideas fully
Label Introduction, Body, & Conclusion
Ensures you HAVE everything
Guidelines for Speaking Outline
Follow visual framework used in preparation outline - Legible - As brief as possible - Give cues for delivering speech
Identify Central Idea
Immediately after purpose statement OR in text of outline
Label Transitions, Internal Summaries, & Internal Previews
Labeled separately
Bibliography
List of all sources used in preparing a speech - Clear, accurate, & consistent
Visual Framework
Pattern of symbolization and indentation in speech outline that shows relationships among speaker's ideas
Give Yourself Cues for Delivering Speech
Reminds you of WHAT you want say and HOW you want to say it
Use Consistent Pattern of Symbolization & Indentation
Shows relationships - All points at same level should immediately support point that is just above and to left in outline
Guidelines for Preparation Outline
State specific purpose - Identify central idea - Label - Consistent pattern of symbols/indentation - State main points & subpoints in full sentences - Attach bibliography - Title