1. Steps to Speech Preparation An Overview Based upon A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking (fifth edition)

2. On a sheet of paper identify the steps you follow/would follow to prepare a speech: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

3. Steps to Speech Preparation Analyze the Audience Select a Topic General Purpose Determine the General Purpose/Specific Purpose specific purpose Compose your specific purpose statement Develop the Main Points Gather Supporting Material Separate the speech into major parts (Intro, body, conclusion) Outline the speech

4. Steps to Speech Preparation Consider Presentation Aids Practice Delivering the Speech

5. Specific Purpose Lays out precisely what you want the audience to take away from your presentation.

6. Constructing Your Specific Purpose Statement Do not use words such as these in your specific purpose statement: To inform To understand

7. Constructing Your Specific Purpose Statement Use measurable words such as these in your specific purpose statement: To explain To identify To list To remember

8. Specific Purpose Statement A specific purpose statement that uses measurable words makes it easy to poll your audience to see if the goal was met: Can you explain………..? Can you identify………..? Can you list………………..? Can you remember ……?

9. How would the following audiences change your response to the following How would the following audiences change your response to the following “Tell me about yourself”. Visit to your primary care doctor Visit to your primary care doctor During an employment interview During an employment interview When asked by your personal trainer When asked by your personal trainer When giving a speech of introduction to your classmates in a public speaking course When giving a speech of introduction to your classmates in a public speaking course

10. Examples of Specific Purpose Statements for a Speech of Self- Introduction After listening to this speech, you will be able to list the events in my life that lead to my career goal of becoming a cardiologist. After this speech you will identify reasons why the word “adventurous” is a great word to use to describe who I am. In the next few minutes, you will be able to describe significant events that occurred during my journey to the United States and how each shaped who I am today.

11. Examples of Specific Purpose Statements for a Speech of Self-Introduction After listening to this speech, you will be able to explain why I was voted as “class clown” by my high school graduating class. After my speech of introduction, you will be able to explain why family is so important to me. After listening to my speech you will be able to convey the significance that involvement in sports has made in my life.