Speech outline

Getting Started

You will now prepare a speech outline. Your final speech will be uploaded in Workshop Four. Your speech must have an informative purpose. The speech must inform the audience of an organization that is working to make a difference in the lives of people in your community or region. If you select something related to a church, be sure you develop their social outreach programs, such as a food pantry, rather than their spiritual outreach. You need to include statistics, facts, and examples of how this organization is making this difference.  Remember, this is an informative, not a persuasive, speech. Examples of outlining are in chapters 9.4 and 11.1 of your textbook.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

 Present methods in which an organization empowers a community or region through communication.

Resources

· Textbook: Communication in the Real World:  An Introduction to Communication Studies, Chapter 9 and 11.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2. Review Chapter 9 with attention to pages 481-485 (in section 9.4 Outlining) of the textbook , as well as chapter 11.1 of the textbook.

3. Prepare the Formal outline for your speech (illustrated on page 481-485).

4. The Formal Outline should use outline sequencing and be fully developed: it should have a complete introduction, body, and conclusion, use fully developed sentences and transitions. Furthermore, be sure to list your sources in a reference section at the conclusion of the outline.

The Formal Outline

The formal outline is a full-sentence outline that helps you prepare for your speech. It includes the introduction and conclusion, the main content of the body, key supporting materials, citation information written into the sentences in the outline, and a references page for your speech. The formal outline also includes a title, the general purpose, specific purpose, and thesis statement. It’s important to note that an outline is different from a script. While a script contains everything that will be said, an outline includes the main content. Therefore you shouldn’t include every word you’re going to say on your outline. This allows you more freedom as a speaker to adapt

to your audience during your speech. Students sometimes complain about having to outline speeches or papers, but it is a skill that will help you in other contexts. Being able to break a topic down into logical divisions and then connect the information together will help ensure that you can prepare for complicated tasks or that you’re prepared for meetings or interviews. I use outlines regularly to help me organize my thoughts and prepare for upcoming projects.