Public Speaking Chapter 11

What is a preparation outline? What are the eight guidelines discussed in this chapter for writing a preparation outline?

A preparation outline is a detailed outline used to plan a speech 1. state specific purpose of a speech 2. include central idea 3. label introduction, body, and conclusion 4. have 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 bibliography 8. include a title for speech

Why is it important to outline your speeches?

An outline helps a speaker see the full scope and content of the speech at a glance, judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed and helps create a coherent structure for the speech

Speaking outline

a brief outline used to jog a speakers 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

What is a speaking outline? what are the four gudielines for your speaking outline?

a speaking outline is a brief outline used to deliver a speech 1. follow the same visual framework used in the preparation outline 2. make the outline plainly legible 3. make the outline as brief as possible 4. include cues for delivering the speech

delivery cues

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

Visual framework

the pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speakers ideas