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Preparing a Speech

Preparing a Speech. Recommended Steps. Steps – Speech Preparation. Analyze audience and occasion Select topic; narrow topic 3. Write purpose statement (tentative) 4. Do basic research, then pick main points 5. Do focused, in-depth research 6. Refine purpose statement, if necessary

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Preparing a Speech

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  1. Preparinga Speech Recommended Steps

  2. Steps – Speech Preparation • Analyze audience and occasion • Select topic; narrow topic 3. Write purpose statement (tentative) 4. Do basic research, then pick main points 5. Do focused, in-depth research 6. Refine purpose statement, if necessary 7. Prepare body of speech – main points, sub pts. 8. Supports – examples, stories, facts & figures 9. Prepare visual aids (Powerpoint, demonstrations, etc.) • Prepare introduction & conclusion • Select and refine title 12. Practice

  3. Step 1 -Analyze Audience and occasion Think about your audience • demographics • what they already know • attitudes, beliefs, values Understand the occasion • why this audience, at this time? • what will success look like?

  4. Step 2 – Select & narrow topic • Topic that will hold audience interest • Topic that has abundance of supports • Suitable for the occasion • Can it be discussed in depth? • Can it meet time limit? • Is enough information available? • Is it too broad?

  5. Step 3 – Purpose Specific Purpose: Objective of speech • What do you want the audience to know? What do you want them to take away? • Find ways to keep audience interest

  6. Step 4: Main Points • Go to web, library and explore topic • Tentative list of main points (2 – 4 main points for normal speech) Used as guideline to start May refine/revise after research

  7. Step 5: Research Gather information • Library • Internet • Interviews Use: facts, descriptions, examples, statistics, illustrations, stories, quotes

  8. Step 6: Refine Purpose • Aim for precision and clarity One sentence - central idea summarizing your objective: “Today I’ll explain the three steps to building a thermonuclear bomb.”

  9. Step 7: Body of Speech • Determine main points • Determine organizational pattern sequential spatial topical cause & effect problem-solution • Sub-Points; Sub-sub points • Transitions

  10. Step 8: Supports • Look for more supports • Lots of examples, stories, visuals, handouts, artifacts, etc. • Remember: audiences love to listen to stories about people and events.

  11. Step 9: Visual Aids • Required for all presentations in Com 1545 • Should highlight specific points • Should not cover entire speech • Should mix graphics with key words • Should not contain sentences • Insert blank slides to switch attention back to you ?

  12. Step 10: Introduction & Conclusion • Introduction: gain attention establish credibility relate speech to listeners preview topic & main ideas • Conclusion: summarize main idea(s) relate message to listeners meaningful closure

  13. Step 11 – Pick a Title • The title should excite curiosity – it’s a tease • The title should foreshadow your message • The title should be memorable

  14. Step 12: Practice • Start with a rough topical outline • Then move to a formal sentence outline • Move to brief speaking notes • Practice with visual aids • Practice in front of friend/family

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