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 Preparation Outline—map out material › You do not submit a “prep outline”; but you should map out your material  Speaking Outline—map out delivery › Similar to the handout you submit for class  Dr. G’s Handout

 State your specific purpose  Identify the central idea (include in your intro)  Label each part of your Intro, Body, and Conclusion  Use consistent pattern  State main points/sub-points as short phrases/keywords/incomplete sentences  Label your connectives (e.g. transitions)  Include a bibliography › List in the speech where you will cite sources

 Use framework of fuller outline  Keywords and very short phrases  Direct quotes and stats  Make sure its legible  Can also include delivery cues

Research and Mapping (Org) You’ve selected a topic; start researching. As you research, map out the information that you have. What do you want to include? Do you have enough material? Organizing and Outlining You have your information, now you can finish up with your organization. What is the logical order? How will you fit that into your intro, body, and conclusion? Some people may focus on the body of the speech during the first step—focusing on the intro and conclusion at this stage. Put your “map” into your outline format. Practicing delivery (strategies, word choice) Practice your delivery. Are you using the correct words? Vocal variety? Eye contact?

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 Connotative vs. Denotative  Accuracy › Synonyms—which is appropriate?

 Avoid jargon, technical language, etc.  Use language familiar to your audience  Abstract vs. Concrete  Avoid redundancy and other clutter

 Use vivid language › Imagery(e.g. concrete words, similes, metaphors) › Rhythm (e.g. parallelism, repetition, alliteration, anthithesis)

 Must consider… › The occasion › The audience › The topic › You, as a speaker

 Use inclusive language  Avoid offensive, insensitive language  Examples of what NOT to use › The generic “he” › Stereotypes and Gender roles › Names that groups do NOT use to identify themselves