Chapter 12 Outlining the Speech Mc GrawHill 2013

Chapter 12 Outlining the Speech Mc. Graw-Hill © 2013 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Outlining Blueprint = Outline 12 -2

Outlining • An aid for organizing I. Eating disorders A. Anorexia B. Bulimia 12 -3

Outlining 12 -4

Outlining • Why not write a word-for-word script and use it to deliver a speech? BORING 12 -5

Outlining • Advantages of an outline An outline helps you see structure and the relationship of ideas An outline is streamlined 12 -6

Outlining • Follow three steps Step 1: Create an outline Step 2: Prepare speaking notes Step 3: Deliver the speech 12 -7

Outlining Step 1: Create an outline I. Guard against online thieves. A. Install security software. B. Shop only on secure Web sites. C. Never open e-mail attachments sent by strangers. 12 -8

Outlining Step 2: Prepare speaking notes f l e s r u o rotect y P re a w t f o s ecurity -- s s e t i s e r u -- sec s t n e m h c -- atta ers g n a r t s from 12 -9

Outlining Step 3: Deliver the speech 12 -10

Outlining • Why not use an outline while speaking? Too many words Temptation to read 12 -11

Outlining • How is outline different from actual speech? Outline Actual speech I. Find definition of word quickly. If you want to know the definition of a word quickly, use Google— A. Search Google for word. www. google. com—and search B. Click on “definition. ” for the word. When the results appear, you will see a bar at the top of the page. It will display your word and next to it the word “definition” is underlined. Click on “definition” and you will see a full explanation of the word’s meaning as well as synonyms. 12 -12

Guidelines 12 -13

Guidelines • Chose an outline format Topic Complete-Sentence I. Job hunting I. You can enhance your chances of finding a job. A. Career counselor A. Consult a career counselor. B. Answering machine B. Invest in an answering machine to C. Inform others record messages from prospective employers. C. Tell friends and colleagues to let you know if they hear of good possibilities. 12 -14

Guidelines • Use standard subdivisions I. A. B. 1. 2. a. b. II. 12 -15

Guidelines • Avoid single subdivisions I. A. WRONG: 1. 2. II. 12 -16

Parts of the Outline 12 -17

Title General Purpose Specific Purpose Central Idea Objectives Introduction Main points, with transitions between each main point Transition Body Transition Conclusion Bibliography Visual Aids Documentation 12 -18

Parts of the Outline 1. Title 2. Purposes and central idea 3. Introduction and conclusion 4. Body 12 -19

Parts of the Outline 5. Transitions 6. Bibliography 7. Visual aids 12 -20

Speaking Notes 12 -21

Options for Notes • Option 1: Use note cards 12 -22

Options for Notes 12 -23

Options for Notes • Option 2: Use a full sheet of paper 12 -24

Options for Notes • Option 3: Use visual aids as prompts 12 -25

Options for Notes • Option 4: Use electronic devices 12 -26

Controlling Your Material 12 -27

Controlling Your Material 1. Revise outline and notes whenever they need alterations 2. Test the outline 12 -28

Controlling Your Material 3. Revise for continuity 4. Make deletions if you are in danger of exceeding time limit 12 -29

Tips for Your Career 12 -30

Tip 12. 1 When No Time Limit is Set, Speak Briefly Listeners love brevity 12 -31

Tip 12. 2 Decide How You Will Reveal Your Sources “You say orange juice cures cancer. What is your source? ” 12 -32