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Chapter 12 Outlining the Speech. Outlining. Blueprint = Outline. Outlining. An aid for organizing. I. Eating disorders. A. Anorexia. B. Bulimia. Outlining. Outlining. Why not write a word-for-word script and use it to deliver a speech?. B O R I N G. Outlining.
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Outlining Blueprint = Outline
Outlining • An aid for organizing I. Eating disorders A. Anorexia B. Bulimia
Outlining • Why not write a word-for-word script and use it to deliver a speech? B O R I N G
Outlining • Advantages of an outline An outline helps you see structure and the relationship of ideas An outline is streamlined
Outlining • Follow three steps Step 1: Create an outline Step 2: Prepare speaking notes Step 3: Deliver the speech
Outlining Step 1: Create an outline • Guard against online thieves.A. Install security software.B. Shop only on secure Web sites.C. Never open e-mail attachments sent by strangers.
Outlining Step 2: Prepare speaking notes Protect yourself -- security software -- secure sites -- attachments from strangers
Outlining Step 3: Deliver the speech
Outlining • Why not use an outline while speaking? Too many words Temptation to read
Outlining • How is outline different from actual speech?
Guidelines • Chose an outline format
Guidelines • Use standard subdivisions I. A. B. 1. 2. a. b. II.
Guidelines • Avoid single subdivisions I. A. 1. 2. II. WRONG:
Title General PurposeSpecific PurposeCentral Idea Objectives Main points, with transitions betweeneach main point Introduction Transition Body Transition Conclusion Documentation BibliographyVisual Aids
Parts of the Outline 1. Title 2. Purposes and central idea 3. Introduction and conclusion 4. Body
Parts of the Outline 5. Transitions 6. Bibliography 7. Visual aids
Options for Notes • Option 1: Use note cards
Options for Notes • Option 2: Use a full sheet of paper
Options for Notes • Option 3: Use visual aids as prompts
Options for Notes • Option 4: Use electronic devices
Controlling Your Material 1. Revise outline and notes whenever they need alterations 2. Test the outline
Controlling Your Material 3. Revise for continuity 4. Make deletions if you are in danger of exceeding time limit
Tip 12.1When No Time Limit is Set, Speak Briefly Listeners love brevity
Tip 12.2Decide How You Will Reveal Your Sources “You say orange juice cures cancer. What is your source?”