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http://www.gordonstate.edu/Faculty/ag
oldman/Public%20Speaking%20%20Summer%20Session.htm
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Preparation Outline—map out material
› You do not submit a “prep outline”; but you
should map out your material
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Speaking Outline—map out delivery
› Similar to the handout you submit for class
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Dr. G’s Handout
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State your specific purpose
Identify the central idea (include in your
intro)
Label each part of your Intro, Body, and
Conclusion
Use consistent pattern
State main points/sub-points as short
phrases/keywords/incomplete sentences
Label your connectives (e.g. transitions)
Include a bibliography
› List in the speech where you will cite sources
Use framework of fuller outline
 Keywords and very short phrases
 Direct quotes and stats
 Make sure its legible
 Can also include delivery cues
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Research and
Mapping
(Org)
•You’ve selected a topic; start researching. As
you research, map out the information that you
have. What do you want to include? Do you
have enough material?
Organizing
and Outlining
•You have your information, now you can
finish up with your organization. What is the
logical order? How will you fit that into your
intro, body, and conclusion? Some people
may focus on the body of the speech during
the first step—focusing on the intro and
conclusion at this stage. Put your “map” into
your outline format.
Practicing
delivery
(strategies,
word choice)
• Practice your delivery.
Are you using the
correct words? Vocal
variety? Eye contact?
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http://www.gordonstate.edu/Faculty/ag
oldman/Mapping%20Out%20the%20Spe
ech%20%20-%20Example.pdf
Connotative vs. Denotative
 Accuracy
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› Synonyms—which is appropriate?
Avoid jargon, technical language, etc.
 Use language familiar to your audience
 Abstract vs. Concrete
 Avoid redundancy and other clutter
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Use vivid language
› Imagery(e.g. concrete words, similes,
metaphors)
› Rhythm (e.g. parallelism, repetition,
alliteration, anthithesis)
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Must consider…
› The occasion
› The audience
› The topic
› You, as a speaker
Use inclusive language
 Avoid offensive, insensitive language
 Examples of what NOT to use
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› The generic “he”
› Stereotypes and Gender roles
› Names that groups do NOT use to identify
themselves