1. Speech Organization and Outlining

2. Two Types of Outlines Preparation vs. Speaking

3. Preparation Outline Also called the working or practice outline Is a work in progress (draft) Helps establish and refine your organizational pattern The final draft is your full sentence outline – you will turn this in on your speech day

4. Speaking Outline Also known as a key-word outline Includes words and phrases only Should be organized on notecards for ease of handling Not turning this in

5. Great Outline Examples On class website under “Resources” > “Sample Speeches and Outlines”

6. Outline Process First… – Write out your specific purpose – “To inform my audience of the benefits of meditation”

7. Outline Process Second… – Write out your thesis statement – “Meditation can be a great way to relieve anxiety, increase your productivity and even improve your memory.”

8. Outline Process Third… – Develop your main points – The primary pieces of knowledge (informative) – Key claims (persuasive)

9. Outline Process Look at your main points and ask yourself: – Will these main points make my message clear to my audience? – Is this the most appropriate order in which to develop them? – Have I left out anything important?

10. Outline Process Fourth… – Develop sub-points – Facts, statistics, testimony, examples, narratives/anecdotes

11. Outline Process Sub-points should support main points and answer the following questions: – What do you mean? – Why should I care? – How do I know this is true?

12. Outline Process Lastly… – Complete your working outline – The final draft will be your full sentence outline – You will turn this in

13. Supporting Materials

14. Facts and Statistics Facts: statements that can be independently verified Stats: numerical facts Repeatedly confirmed by numerous sources Both add credibility to your speech

15. IMPORTANT: Any fact or statistic you use should be consistent across a variety of reputable sources

19. Testimony Citing the opinions or conclusions of other people or institutions to clarify, support and strengthen a point

20. Three Types of Testimony Expert: comes from people who are qualified by training or experience Lay: comes from people who have first-hand experience Prestige: comes from a respected public figure (not necessarily an expert)

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22. Examples Serve as verbal illustrations to an oral message Make your points more concrete and clear

23. Examples According to Dr. Oz, the benefits of meditation are numerous. For example, meditation has been shown to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, and improve emotional balance.

24. Narratives Stories that illustrate ideas Humans are natural storytellers Helps to draw your listeners into your message

25. Narratives Heather Lerch had her whole life ahead of her. Just 19 years old, the young woman had recently graduated from Tumwater High School. Heather was on her way home from work on the night of February 23, 2010. While driving she was reading and sending text messages on her cell phone. She was just 3 miles from her house. The texting and driving caused Heather to became distracted. She then lost control of her vehicle and drove through a guardrail. The impact caused the driver’s side door to collapse several feet inside the vehicle. Heather died instantly.