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Outlining YourOutlining YourSpeechSpeech

Chapter 11Chapter 11

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Preparation Outline Preparation Outline

Helps prepare speechHelps prepare speech Not full text of speechNot full text of speech

See Katy Mazz’s Preparation Outline on p. 233

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Main PointsMain Points

Most important ideas in Most important ideas in speechspeech

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SubpointSubpoint

Develops an aspect of a Develops an aspect of a main pointmain point– Sub-subpointSub-subpoint

develops an aspect of develops an aspect of a a subpointsubpoint

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CoordinationCoordination

Arranging points into Arranging points into successive levels, with successive levels, with points on a specific points on a specific level having equal level having equal importanceimportance

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SubordinationSubordination

Ranking ideas in order Ranking ideas in order from most to least from most to least importantimportant

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Connectives Connectives

Words & phrases that:Words & phrases that:– Link main ideasLink main ideas– Summarize argumentsSummarize arguments– Help transition from one Help transition from one

point to the nextpoint to the next

(Chapter 9)(Chapter 9)

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Student Video Student Video ExampleExampleRachel Rota;Transition; 8 sec.Click image to play video; “alt” & “enter” keys for full screen.Windows Media Player required

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Tips for Tips for Preparation OutlinePreparation Outline

Use complete Use complete sentencessentences

Label introduction, Label introduction, body, conclusion & body, conclusion & connectivesconnectives

Use consistent pattern Use consistent pattern of symbols & of symbols & indentationindentation

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Tips for Tips for Preparation Outline Preparation Outline (cont.)(cont.)

Divide points into at Divide points into at least two subpointsleast two subpoints

Check for balanceCheck for balance Keep audience-Keep audience-

centered focuscentered focus

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Speaking OutlineSpeaking Outline

Condensed form of Condensed form of preparation outlinepreparation outline

Helps speaker Helps speaker remember ideas while remember ideas while speakingspeaking

See Katy Mazz’s Speech Outline on p. 239

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Tips for theTips for theSpeaking OutlineSpeaking Outline

Use keywords & Use keywords & phrasesphrases

Use an outline formatUse an outline format Write clearly & legiblyWrite clearly & legibly Add cues for deliveryAdd cues for deliverySee InfoTrac College Edition Exercise 11.1: Creating a Speaking Outline at the Invitation to Public Speaking website.

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Note Cards AdvantagesNote Cards Advantages

Smaller & less obvious Smaller & less obvious than full sheets of than full sheets of paper paper

Sturdier & less likely to Sturdier & less likely to shakeshake

Give speaker something Give speaker something to hold on toto hold on to

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Guidelines for Note Guidelines for Note CardsCards

Use keywords & phrasesUse keywords & phrases No more than 5 or 6 lines No more than 5 or 6 lines

perper Do not write full textDo not write full text Write clearly Write clearly & legibly/type& legibly/type

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Guidelines for Note CardsGuidelines for Note Cards

(cont.)(cont.)

Use only one side of Use only one side of cardcard

Number each cardNumber each card Write cues for deliveryWrite cues for delivery Try not to tap, wave or Try not to tap, wave or

play with cardsplay with cards