Chapter 11 Outlining Your Speech

Outlining introduction Outlining helps you visually represent your ideas, enabling you to see if your speech flows logically and covers your subject matter adequately. Develop the following two outlines before you deliver your speech: a working outline in sentence format a speaking outline in phrase or keyword format

Outlining overview In order to understand outlines, this chapter will discuss: Types of Outlines Creating your working outline Sample Working Outline: Robin McGehee Creating your speaking outline Sample Speaking Outline: Robin McGehee, “A Deadly Mistake”

Types of outlines

Types of outlines: A working outline A working outline helps you plan and prepare. Detailed preparation outline: contains all points written out in full sentences or detailed phrases illustrates hierarchy of ideas in your speech used when first organizing and rehearsing your presentation

Types of outlines: A speaking outline A speaking outline is used for the extemporaneous delivery of your speech. This brief outline: reminds you of your presentation’s structure provides key ideas provides delivery guidelines to use during speech

Working and speaking outlines

Creating your working outline A working outline contains the following three sections: introduction body conclusion

Creating your working outline: Outlining the body of your speech Use proper labeling and indentation. Use a traditional outline form Use two to four subpoints under each main point 5

Creating your working outline: Outlining the body of your speech Use full sentences or detailed phrases. This will help: you practice and prepare your instructor evaluate you

Creating your working outline: Outlining the body of your speech Be sure supporting materials show subordination to their corresponding main points. For example, you should be able to say, “This supports the point I am making because ________.”

Creating your working outline: Outlining the body of your speech

Creating your working outline: Outlining the body of your speech Include full information for citations, quotations, and other evidence.

Creating your working outline: Outlining the body of your speech Insert transitions in the form of words, phrases, or sentences that indicate movement between the: introduction and body main points body and the conclusion

Transitions between parts of speech

Creating your working outline: Outlining your introduction Outline introduction after outlining the body of your speech. Start with an attention-getter. State your topic or thesis statement. Establish a connection with the audience. Establish your credibility as a speaker. Give a preview of the main points.

Creating your working outline: Outlining your conclusion Outline the conclusion after outlining your introduction. Summarize your main points. Use a clincher to end on a strong note.

Creating your working outline: Creating your bibliography List the sources that you cited or used in your speech. Follow your instructor's guidelines for an MLA or APA style of documentation.

Creating your working outline: Inserting the title, specific purpose, and thesis Add these details at the top of your working outline, if assigned. Including these can help develop main and supporting points.

Sample working outline Robin McGehee, “A Deadly Mistake” On pages 316-322 is a very detailed working outline for a persuasive speech about prescription drug errors. The three main points are: the serious consequences of drug errors the causes of these errors immediate solutions to reduce the errors

Tips for creating your working outline Tip: Use your outline to plan and practice your speech. Tip: The more detailed your working outline is, the easier it will be to detect and correct flaws in your organization.

Creating your speaking outline In most public speaking situations, extemporaneous speaking gives the best results. Extemporaneous speaking uses a limited number of notes, therefore, it is best to speak from a speaking outline.

Creating your speaking outline: Formatting your speaking outline Keep it brief, using only keywords or brief phrases. Use the same structure as the working outline.

Creating your speaking outline: Elements of your speaking outline Keep all points to two or three words. Write the citation information you use for evidence. Include words that are difficult to remember or pronounce. Include reminders (in brackets) for each transition. Add delivery notes in the margins, such as “Slow down.” or “Look up.”

Creating your speaking outline: Elements of your speaking outline

Sample speaking outline Robin McGehee, “A Deadly Mistake” On pgs. 327-329 of your book is a detailed speaking outline.

Tips for creating your speaking outline Tip: Be sure to use the working outline that you have carefully prepared and practiced with to create your speaking outline. Tip: Many speakers find the best speaking outlines are only one or two pages that they can set down and glance at easily to determine their place.