Chapter 12 Outlining the Speech McGraw-Hill © 2013 The McGraw-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 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 A. Career counselor B. Answering machine C. Inform others I. You can enhance your chances of finding a job. A. Consult a career counselor. B. Invest in an answering machine to 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. WRONG: A. 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