 Introductory
reflection
Speech feedback and
 Outlining
 Group
project
An effective way to develop your speech
writing/delivery skills is to evaluate your
performance.
 In an essay format, answer the following:
◦ What do you feel are three elements of your speech
that you did well, or that you accomplished? Explain.
◦ What are three elements of your speech that you want
to develop, or do better, for your upcoming speech?
Explain.
◦ How do you feel outlining will help you in for your
upcoming speech?

An outline helps you to organize your
thoughts in a logical sequence
I. Psychological problems from
eating disorders.
A. Anorexia
B. Bulimia

Why not write a word-for-word script and
use it to deliver a speech?
Too many words
Temptation to read
BORING

Advantages of an outline
An outline helps you see structure
and the relationship of ideas
An outline is streamlined
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.
Step 2: Prepare speaking notes
Step 3: Deliver the speech

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.
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Use standard subdivisions
I.
A.
B.
1.
2.
a.
b.
II.

Avoid single subdivisions
I.
WRONG:
A.
1.
2.
II.
Title
General Purpose
Specific Purpose
Central Idea
Objectives
Introduction
Transition
Body
Transition
Conclusion
Bibliography
Visual Aids
Documentation
Main points, with
transitions between
each main point
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
Outline Activity
Present a 5-minute "orientation" for incoming
freshmen students
Help the incoming freshmen avoid problems
and have a positive experience as they enter
Lake-Sumter State College
1. Brainstorm a list of all the topics or types of
information you might include in this document.
2. Divide the presentation amongst the group and
each member create their portion of the outline
3. Follow the principles of outlining, and write
appropriate headings for each of the outline's
main sections

Each person will submit an outline, be
prepared to present your speech as a group