speech organization and outlining. two types of outlines preparation vs. speaking
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Speech Organization and Outlining
Two Types of Outlines
Preparation vs. Speaking
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
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
Great Outline Examples
On class website under
“Resources” > “Sample Speeches
and Outlines”
Outline Process
• First…
–Write out your specific purpose
– “To inform my audience of the benefits
of meditation”
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.”
Outline Process
• Third…
– Develop your main points
– The primary pieces of knowledge
(informative)
– Key claims (persuasive)
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?
Outline Process
• Fourth…
– Develop sub-points
– Facts, statistics, testimony, examples,
narratives/anecdotes
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?
Outline Process
• Lastly…
– Complete your working outline
– The final draft will be your full sentence
outline
– You will turn this in
Supporting Materials
Facts and Statistics
• Facts: statements that can be
independently verified
• Stats: numerical facts
• Repeatedly confirmed by numerous
sources
• Both add credibility to your speech
IMPORTANT:
• Any fact or statistic you use should
be consistent across a variety of
reputable sources
Testimony
• Citing the opinions or conclusions of
other people or institutions to clarify,
support and strengthen a point
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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Examples
• Serve as verbal illustrations to an
oral message
• Make your points more concrete and
clear
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.
Narratives
• Stories that illustrate ideas
• Humans are natural storytellers
• Helps to draw your listeners into your
message
NarrativesHeather 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.