1. Outlining the Speech
Ch. 11

2. An outline is like a blueprint for your speech
It allows you to see the full scope of all of your content at a glance
By outlining, the following positive things occur:
1. you can judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed.
2. you can decide if you have adequate supporting materials for each main point
3. you can judge if the main points are properly balanced.
4. you can determine if related outlines are together.
5. you can determine if your ideas flow.

3. You will have two kinds of outlines for your speech
A very detailed planning outline
And a very brief delivery outline

4. The Preparation Outline
Guidelines for the preparation outline
Should include
Specific purpose
Central idea
Introduction
Main points
Subpoints
Connectives
Conclusion
Bibliography

5. The Preparation Outline
State the specific purpose of your speech
Identify the central idea
Label the introduction, body, and conclusion
Use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation
Use a visual framework
The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speakers ideas

6. The Preparation Outline
Put the following in a framework: There were 13 people at the last supper – Jesus and his 12 disciples. Many superstitions revolve around numbers. In the United States, 13 is often omitted in the floor numbering of hotels and skyscrapers. The number 13 has meant bad luck as long as anyone can remember.

7. The Preparation Outline
Label transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews
Attach a bibliography

8. The Speaking Outline
A brief outline used to jog a speaker’s memory during the presentation of a speech
Keep the speaking outline as brief as possible
Practice: pg. 215
Give yourself cues
Delivery cues
Directions in a speaking outline to help speaker remember how she wants to deliver key parts of the speech