A SPEAKER’S GUIDEBOOK 4TH EDITION CHAPTER 13 Outlining the Speech

Types of Outlines A working outline (a.k.a. preparation, rough draft) is the basic composition of your speech with the specific purpose and thesis statements, main points, supporting material, and transitions. A formal outline contains your entire speech, worded very nearly like the speaker intends to say it with a title page and bibliography. A speaking outline (a.k.a. delivery, key-word) is used when practicing and presenting your speech; the words and format are condensed to encourage eye contact rather than reading.

Question What type of outline is your instructor expecting from you? A. Working outline B. Formal outline C. Speaking outline D. Both A and C E. A, B, and C

Types of Outline Formats Full sentences are necessary for formal outlines and are often used for working outlines. Each point and sub-point is written in a complete, declarative sentence. Phrases are used in speaking outlines and are typically written while practicing from the working outline. Key-words are the briefest possible form of outline formats used when delivering your speech and are usually one or two words per point or sub-point.

Steps in Organizing and Outlining

Discussion Should you use a full sentence, or a working or formal outline when you are presenting your speech to your audience? Why or why not?

Creating a Working Outline In earlier lectures you wrote about your topic, general purpose, specific purpose, thesis, and main points. Now you are ready to use those notes to create your working outline. Type the above sentences into your working outline. Check for correct enumeration and indentation. Label each speech section. Write any phrases into complete, declarative sentences. Label and write out transition statements. Note sources in parentheses. Append your works cited page to your outline. Assign your speech a title.

Question In what type of sentences should your working outline be written? A. Incomplete (phrases are okay) B. In the form of questions C. Declarative statements D. Direct quotations from sources E. Refutative arguments

From Working to Speaking

Delivery Cues Brief reminder notes from the writer to the speaker about delivery, such as comments about showing the visual aid or how to pronounce a difficult word. Most speakers or put these delivery cues in parentheses. highlight

Discussion: Index Cards or Paper Should speaking outlines in phrases or key- words be written on index cards or a sheet (sheets) of paper? Should the speaker hold them or lay them on the podium without touching them?

Chapter 13 Key Terms for Review working outline speaking outline sentence outline phrase outline key-word outline delivery cues