An effective way to develop your speech writing/delivery skills is to evaluate your performance.  In an essay format, answer the following: ◦ What do you feel are three elements of your speech that you did well, or that you accomplished? Explain. ◦ What are three elements of your speech that you want to develop, or do better, for your upcoming speech? Explain. ◦ How do you feel outlining will help you in for your upcoming speech?

 An outline helps you to organize your thoughts in a logical sequence I. Psychological problems from eating disorders. A. Anorexia B. Bulimia

 Why not write a word-for-word script and use it to deliver a speech? B O R I N G Too many words Temptation to read

 Advantages of an outline An outline helps you see structure and the relationship of ideas An outline is streamlined

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.

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

Step 3: Deliver the speech

 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.

 Use standard subdivisions I. A. B a. b. II.

 Avoid single subdivisions I. A II. WRONG:

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