1. Speech Organization: Intro + Body + Conclusion
Chapters 9 and 10 Lecture/Recap

2. Review General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about…
Remember—Concise.
Central Idea: Thesis statement
Strategic Organization

3. Body of the Speech

4. Main Points Expresses central idea Amount? Amount of time on each
Be strategic
Too many?
Fits time frame?
Amount of time on each
More complex/more supporting materials = more time
Huge differences in time?
Help your audience process the information
Keep main points separate
Similar (or recognizable) patterns
Effective organization

5. Organization of Main Points
Chronological
Spatial
Causal
Problem-Solution
Topical

6. Example
-Central idea: Facebook has the potential to affect the type and quality of interpersonal relationships among teenagers
- Main Points:
I. FB causes faster relationships to form
II. FB causes conflict
III. FB limits face-to-face interaction

7. Examples Chronological Order (follows time pattern)
Main Point 1 – First, individuals add friends and have minimum communication
Main Point 2 – Overtime, individuals begin to communicate more through FB messaging

8. examples Spatial Order (follows a directional pattern)
Main Point 1 – FB in high schools
Main Point 2 – FB in colleges OR
Main Point 1 – FB among teens in Georgia
Main Point 2 – FB among teens in Maryland

9. Examples Causal Order (presents cause-effect relationship)
Main Point 1: FB causes less face-to-face interaction
Main Point 2: People use FB more for discussing problems rather than using spoken messages.
Main Point 3: This affects the way in which teens can communicate effectively outside of technology

10. examples Problem-Solution (self explanatory)
Main Point 1: Research shows FB has led to bullying
Main Point 2: People argue that FB should launch an anti-bullying campaign

11. Examples Topical Order Main Point 1: FB and friendships
Main Point 2: FB and romantic relationships
Main Point 3: FB and family

12. What would be the best organizational pattern?
Informing audience about unemployment rates across the US
Informing audiences on the application process for Financial Aid
Informing audiences on the effects of smoking
Informing audiences about the different academic programs at Gordon

13. Using your supporting materials
Remember: Examples, stats, and testimony— three common types
Must support your main ideas, which support your central idea/thesis
Must organize your supporting material
Will fit in as sub-points/minor points

14. Connectives
Helps with organization; guides your audience through your speech

15. Introductions and Conclusions

16. Introductions Objective 1: Gain their attention and interest
Make your topic relatable
Explain the importance of your topic (to your audience)
Startle your audience
Build suspense (and their curiosity)
Use rhetorical questions
Use a powerful (and relevant) quote
Tell a story

17. How could you gain attention? How could you make this relatable?
Social Security
Coffee
Illiteracy
Laughter
Steroids
Blood donations

18. Introductions Objective 2:Reveal your topic
Objective 3: Establish credibility and goodwill
Objective 4: Provide a preview of your main points
***Objective 5: Explain your central idea/thesis
Is this the right spot?

19. When creating your introduction:
Remember each objective
Keep it brief
Be creative
While researching, look for valuable intro material
Many write the introduction after their main points
Practice delivering your introduction
Do not write out your entire introduction; use outline format

20. Conclusions Signal the end of the speech
More creative than “In Conclusion”
Reinforce the central idea/thesis
Summarize your main points
Memorable Close
End with a quote
End with a dramatic statement
Circle back to your introduction

21. Conclusions For your next speech, your conclusion will:
Signal the end (without saying “In Conclusion”)
Reinforce your central idea/Summarize your main points
Provide memorable close (e.g. quote, dramatic statement, circling back to your introduction)
Make sure to practice your conclusion; be creative

22. Step-by-Step Research and Mapping (Org) Organizing and Outlining
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?