1. The Preparation and the Speech Outlines
Outlining the Speech
The Preparation and the Speech Outlines

2. Guidelines for the Preparation Outline
The Preparation Outline: A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion and bibliography
State the specific purpose of your speech
Identify the central idea
Label the introduction, body, and conclusion

3. Guidelines for the Preparation Outline
Use a consistent pattern of symbolism and identification
Ex:
Main Point
Subpoint
Sub-subpoint
Sub-sub-subpoint
Visual Frame Work: The pattern of the symbolization and indentation in a speech
State main points in full sentences
Full sentences ensure fully developed ideas
Label transitions

4. Guidelines for the Preparation Outline
Attach a bibliography
Give your speech a title
Be brief
Attract audience attention
Encapsulate main point of the speech
Ex. Gambling Addiction vs. Against All Odds, Living with Deafness vs. The Sounds of Silence, Unsafe Drinking Water vs. Toxins on Tap
Question Titles: Do you Really Think You Can Beat the Odds? Can You See What I’m Saying?

5. Guidelines for the Speaking Outline
The Speaking Outline: A brief outline used to jog a speaker’s memory during the presentation of a speech
Use the same visual framework as your preparation outline
Make sure the outline is legible
Keep outline as brief as possible
Give yourself cues for delivering the speech
Delivery cues: Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech