McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. CHAPTER TEN Outlining the Speech

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Preparation Outline A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation.

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Guidelines for the Preparation Outline I 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

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Guidelines for the Preparation Outline II State main points and subpoints in full sentences Label transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews Attach a bibliography Give your speech a title, if one is desired

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Visual Framework The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker’s ideas.

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Mrs. Sumrall’s Example of Visual Framework I.Introduction A. Attention-Getter B. Preface II. Body A. Point 1 1. Sub-subpoint 2. Sub-subpoint B. Point 2 1. Sub-subpoint 2. Sub-subpoint

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. C. Point 3 1. Sub-subpoint 2. Sub-subpoint III. Conclusion A. Attention-Getter B. Preface

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Speaking Outline A brief outline used to jog a speaker’s memory during the presentation of a speech.

McGraw-Hill©Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved. Guidelines for the Speaking Outline Follow the visual framework used in the preparation outline Make sure the outline is plainly legible Keep the outline as brief as possible Give yourself cues for delivering the speech