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Writing A Speech Outline
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The Purpose of a Speech Outline:
Speech Organization
Clear Talking Points
Organizational Flow
CohesionPractice Tool
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The Parts of an Outline
*Avoid writing out your speech word for word. Rather, write
talking points or statements to remind yourself of what you
want to talk about.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Reference Page
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i. IntroductionPlease include an attention getter, your credibility or
relation to your topic, and your thesis statement.
“Attention Getter”
Wake the audienceup
Related to your
topic
Icebreaker
What are someexamples?
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i. Introduction (cont)Please include an attention getter, your credibility or
relation to your topic, and your thesis statement.
Credibility Introduce yourself
Mention Credentials& Experience withtopic
Explain therelevance of yourtopic
Thesis StatementDirect statement of
main points
The road map
The agenda
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A. Credibility Example
My name is Meredith Wolbeck & I am going to
talk to you today about public speaking.
My Bachelors and Masters degrees are both in
Communication, I was a finalist in a university
level speech competition, and I am a publicspeaking instructor and training instructor.
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B. Thesis Statement Example:
Today I will be discussing the content of theCOMM 115 syllabus, how to write a speechoutline, and the introduction speechexpectations.
Speakers should always directly state the thesis
statement before going into the body of thespeech.
Audiences like to know exactly what topics you willbe covering.
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ii. Body
A. Main Point 1 Supporting details
references
B. Main Point 2
Supporting details
references
C. Main Point 3 Supporting details
references
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The main points in thethesis should be the mainpoints in the speechbody.
3-5 main points is usuallyenough
Main points follow anorganizational structure
that flows. See chapter 5 for ideas.
References & citationsshould be included whereneeded.
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iv. Conclusion
Restate your thesis statement
Make your speech memorable
Share final remarks on topic
Q&A Session if applicable
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Bibliography Page
APA Format
Separate Page
Citations should be made in 3-4 places:
Bibliography page
The speech body main points (written in the outline) wherereference is used
Orally in speech
On PPT presentation slides if applicable.
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