Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations Chapter 12 Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations
Chapter Objectives Organize your main points Use your research Outline your speech Develop a strong introduction Move smoothly from point to point Conclude with strength Harness the power of language
Organizing Your Main Points Main points are… The central claims that support your specific purpose and thesis statement Ideas that will lead the audience to accept or consider what you are asking them to do, believe, or consider
Organizing Your Main Points Identifying your main points Each main point should be one major idea “Does this point prove my thesis? Does it help me achieve my specific purpose?”
Organizing Your Main Points Utilizing main points and subpoints Subpoints support the main points Ask yourself: “Does this bit of information back up my main point?” Sub-subpoints support the subpoints
Organizing Your Main Points Utilizing main points and subpoints
Organizing Your Main Points Popular Organizational Patterns Chronological pattern Topical pattern Spatial pattern Problem-solution pattern Cause-effect pattern Narrative pattern Motivated sequence pattern
Using Your Research Clear definitions Facts and statistics Meaningful examples Comparisons
Outlining Your Speech Working outline Speaking outline Rough draft used in speech preparation Firm up thesis statement and organize points Speaking outline Delivery outline Final speech plan The basis for your note cards
Outlining Your Speech Outlining Essentials [show text] Use standard symbols Use subdivisions properly Separate the parts of your speech Cite your sources MLA APA Give your speech a title
Outlining Your Speech Styles of Outlines Sentence outline Full text of your speech in outline format Phrase outline Key-word outline **Phrase/Key-word are best for speaking outlines
Outlining Your Speech From Working to Speaking Outline Working outline is raw material for speaking outline Speaking outline includes delivery cues Speaking outline contains oral citations
Tying It All Together Writing Introductions Preview your main points Connect with your audience Capture your audience’s attention Use surprise Tell a story Start with a quote Ask a question Make them laugh
Tying It All Together Using Transitions Words, phrases, and observations that connect thoughts, points, and details Allows the speech to flow naturally Signposts Internal previews & internal summaries
Tying It All Together Writing Your Conclusion Signal the end Summarize your points Make an impact Quotes and questions A final story
Using Language That Works Respect your audience Keep it simple Use vivid language Use language to make a lasting impression Repetition Allusion Comparisons, similes, and metaphors