© 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. McGraw-Hill Chapter 12 Outlining the Speech

12-2 Outlining Blueprint = Outline

12-3 Outlining An aid for organizing I. Eating disorders A. Anorexia B. Bulimia

12-4 Outlining

12-5 Outlining Why not write a word-for-word script and use it to deliver a speech? B O R I N G

12-6 Outlining Advantages of an outline An outline helps you see structure and the relationship of ideas An outline is streamlined

12-7 Outlining Follow three steps Step 1: Create an outline Step 2: Prepare speaking notes Step 3: Deliver the speech

12-8 Outlining Step 1: Create an outline I.Guard against online thieves. A. Install security software. B. Shop only on secure Web sites. C. Never open attachments sent by strangers.

12-9 Outlining Step 2: Prepare speaking notes Protect yourself -- security software -- secure sites -- attachments from strangers

12-10 Outlining Step 3: Deliver the speech

12-11 Outlining Why not use an outline while speaking? Too many words Temptation to read

12-12 Outlining How is outline different from actual speech? OutlineActual speech I. Find definition of word quickly. A. Search Google for word. B. Click on “definition.” If you want to know the definition of a word quickly, use Google — — and search for the word. When the results appear, you will see a bar at the top of the page. It will display your word and next to it the word “definition” is underlined. Click on “definition” and you will see a full explanation of the word’s meaning as well as synonyms.

12-13 Guidelines

12-14 Guidelines Chose an outline format TopicComplete-Sentence I. Job hunting A. Career counselor B. Answering machine C. Inform others I. You can enhance your chances of finding a job. A. Consult a career counselor. B. Invest in an answering machine to record messages from prospective employers. C. Tell friends and colleagues to let you know if they hear of good possibilities.

12-15 Guidelines Use standard subdivisions I. A. B a. b. II.

12-16 Guidelines Avoid single subdivisions I. A II. WRONG:

12-17 Parts of the Outline

12-18 Objectives Documentation Introduction Conclusion Transition Body Title General Purpose Specific Purpose Central Idea Bibliography Visual Aids Main points, with transitions between each main point

12-19 Parts of the Outline 1. Title 2. Purposes and central idea 3. Introduction and conclusion 4. Body

12-20 Parts of the Outline 5. Transitions 6. Bibliography 7. Visual aids

12-21 Speaking Notes

12-22 Options for Notes Option 1: Use note cards

12-23 Options for Notes

12-24 Options for Notes Option 2: Use a full sheet of paper

12-25 Options for Notes Option 3: Use visual aids as prompts

12-26 Options for Notes Option 4: Use electronic devices

12-27 Controlling Your Material

12-28 Controlling Your Material 2. Test the outline 1. Revise outline and notes whenever they need alterations

12-29 Controlling Your Material 4. Make deletions if you are in danger of exceeding time limit 3. Revise for continuity

12-30 Tips for Your Career

12-31 Tip 12.1 When No Time Limit is Set, Speak Briefly Listeners love brevity

12-32 Tip 12.2 Decide How You Will Reveal Your Sources “You say orange juice cures cancer. What is your source?”