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A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 4 TH EDITION Chapter 14 Outlining the Speech
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Plan on Creating Two Outlines Start by creating a working/prep. outline Organizes and firms up main points; Develops supporting points to substantiate the main points; Contains all of your speech points.
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Plan on Creating Two Outlines (cont.) Prep/Working outline should be written in full sentence form. A sentence outline States all main & subordinate points in sentence form; Uses declarative statements.
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Plan on Creating Two Outlines (cont.) The speaking outline (delivery outline) After completing final draft of prep/working outline Edit prep/working to create a speaking outline Is used when practicing your speech; Is used when delivering your speech; Contains ideas in condensed form.
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Use Sentences, Phrases, or Key Words A phrase outline Uses partial construction of sentence form; Encourages familiarity with the speech.
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Use Sentences, Phrases, or Key Words (cont.) A key-word outline Uses smallest possible units of understanding. Key-word or phrase outlines recommended Encourage more eye contact with listeners Provide greater freedom of movement Offer better control of thoughts/actions
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Create a Working Outline First Begin with a working outline. Prepare the body first. Keep the introduction and conclusion separate. Clearly indicate where credit is required. Assign the speech a title.
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Prepare a Speaking Outline for Delivery Use the working outline’s numbering system. Condense sentences into key words/phrases. Use large print (16-18 point font). Add 3-5 delivery cues to speaking outline. place in parentheses or in the margins
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Practice the Speech Practice is the key to success. Practice with short phrase/key-words. Don’t practice using the working outline The more you rehearse, the more comfortable you will be when you speak!
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