Organizing the Preparation Outline

IV. Start with Main Points

D. Look at the research and try to find a way to organize your main points (chronological, spatial, topical, problem- solution, cause-effect).

E. You should have at least two and no more than four main points.

F. Try to keep the wording as similar as possible in all the main points, and state them in full sentences (not in fragments). Also, devote an appropriate amount of time to each one.

V. Next, Make Components of the Main Points with Subpoints

B. Look at the research that fits under each main point and come up with key ideas that belong to these main points. These will be your sub points. You need at least two sub points for each main point.

B. Subpoints can be in complete sentences or fragments.

VI. Support Your Subpoints with Sub-Subpoints (your facts and examples)

B. You must have at least four sources, that will be cited in the context of your speech, in your outline, and on your Reference section at the end of your outline (look at the Hula sample outline). These sources will help you support your main points.

C. Make sure in the body of your speech you tell us where your information came from, and/or who said it, in other words, CITE YOUR SOURCES IN YOUR SPEECH.

D. Sources could be books, book chapters, magazine/newspaper articles, interviews with expert or knowledgeable individuals, Web sites, or any other viable Internet sources or electronic media.

E.Examples you use for supporting your main points--can be personal experiences.

 

IV. Use Connectives Throughout Your Speech (refer to the connectives handout)

C. Know what transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are, and when to use them.

D. Label and include all connectives in your preparation outline.

 

The Following is a Template and Guidelines FOR AN INFORMATIVE SPEECH PREPARATION OUTLINE: MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU LABEL EVERYTHING! (All labels are in parentheses--include all labels and visual framework in your outline. You may have 2, 3, or 4 main points.). You can use the following template for your Preparation outline by typing your information into the template and replacing the explanations. This is just an example/template. You may have less main points, sub-points, sub-sub-points, sub-sub-sub-points. In your introduction and conclusion you will include the same number of elements. In the introduction the Attention getter is always first and the Preview is last. The order of the other elements is up to you. It may make more sense to change the order of the Relevancy statement, Credibility statement, and Reveal Topic according to your topic. Your Preparation outline will include all of the labels and all of the connectives. You will include your title Specific Purpose, and Central Idea in the spaces provided. Your preparation outline will start after the following asterisks. Delete this explanation.

 

Title/Topic

 

Specific Purpose: This is what your main points must support or prove. Tell me in one sentence what the purpose of your speech is–

for example “I will inform my audience about....”

 

 

Central Idea: Summarize your speech/outline in one sentence. Should clearly sum up all of your main points. A declarative sentence.

 

INTRODUCTION

V. (Attention Getter) This could be a story or anything you know will GRAB your audience's attention.

 

VI. (Reveal Topic) Reveal your topic to your audience–just your topic–not a preview.

 

VII. (Credibility Statement) Answer the question "Why should we listen to YOU?" Give some type of factual information or some reference that will show that you know what you are talking about. This could be the fact that you had a class on the topic, or that you have done a lot of research, or that you have first hand experience with your topic, or you are an expert, etc.

 

 

VIII. (Relevancy Statement) Tell your audience how your topic is relevant to them.

 

 

IX. (Preview) Briefly reveal your topic and state what your main points will be. Your Preview is your central idea/thesis statement. You could copy your central idea from above and paste it into this spot. Your Central Idea will make an excellent preview to your speech. Your central idea is your preview.

 

(TRANSITION: Transitions are used to go smoothly from one part/point of the speech to another. Include in all of your connectives the exact wording you will use in your speech.)

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II. (MAIN POINT 1) Your first main point goes here-it MUST be one complete sentence –your main points must be consistent with your preview and your central idea – similar wording.

 

 

(INTERNAL PREVIEW: of Subpoints (A, B, AND C)

Go HERE – Include the exact wording of your internal preview that you will say in your speech)

A. (SUBPOINT) You MUST have at least two subpoints under each main point. This could be one complete sentence or a phrase of fragment.

 

 

3. (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

4. (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

B. (SUBPOINT) You Must have a ‘B.’ You must include at least 2 subpoints for each Main Point

 

 

1. (SUB-SUBPOINT) Sub-Sub-Points and SSSPs are optional; however, you will most likely have both in your speech to support your subpoints and main points.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

 

3. (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

C. (SUBPOINT) Optional. You must include at least 2 subpoints for each Main Point

 

 

1. (SUB-SUBPOINT) Optional; however, you will most likely have both in your speech to support your subpoints and main points.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

2 (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

(INTERNAL SUMMARY – OF SUBPOINTS A, B, AND C GOES HERE – Include the exact wording of your internal summary that you will say in your speech)

 

 

TRANSITION: A transition is used to go smoothly from the 1st Main Point to the 2nd Main Point. (Include the exact wording of your transition)

 

 

III.(MAIN POINT 2) Your first main point goes here-it MUST be one complete sentence –your main points must be consistent with your preview and your central idea – similar wording.

 

 

(INTERNAL PREVIEW: of Subpoints (A, B, AND C)

Go HERE – Include the exact wording of your internal preview that you will say in your speech)

 

A. (SUBPOINT) You MUST have at least two subpoints under each main point. This could be one complete sentence or a phrase of fragment.

 

 

1. (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

2 (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

B. (SUBPOINT) You Must have a ‘B.’ You must include at least 2 subpoints for each Main Point

 

1. (SUB-SUBPOINT) Sub-Sub-Points and SSSPs are optional; however, you will most likely have both in your speech to support your subpoints and main points.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

 

2 (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

 

C. (SUBPOINT) Optional

 

1. (SUB-SUBPOINT) Sub-Sub-Points and SSSPs are optional; however, you will most likely have both in your speech to support your subpoints and main points.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

 

2 (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc…. Be sure to cite all sources.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint. You can use abbreviations for the label--Example = (SSSP).

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

 

(INTERNAL SUMMARY – OF SUBPOINTS A, B, AND C GOES HERE – Include the exact wording of your internal summary that you will say in your speech)

 

TRANSITION: A transition is used to go smoothly from the 2nd Main Point to the 3rd Main Point.

(Include the exact wording of your transition)

 

IV.(Main Point 3) Your third MAIN POINT goes here. (The total number of main points is optional, however, three main points seems to be the number easiest to manage as a speaker, and the easiest to remember for your audience.)

 

(INTERNAL PREVIEW: of Subpoints (A, B, AND C) Go HERE – Include the exact wording of your internal preview)

 

B. (SUBPOINT) You should have at least two subpoints under each main point. This could be one complete sentence. You cannot have an A without a B.

 

1. (SUB-SUBPOINT) This is where the specific examples from your research are included to support your main points. You can use quotes, examples, stories. Be sure to cite all sources. If you have a ‘1.’ you must have a ‘2..’

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

 

2 (SUB-SUBPOINT) More of the above.

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

C. (SUBPOINT)

 

2. (SUB-SUBPOINT)

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

 

3. (SUB-SUBPOINT)

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

C. (SUBPOINT--optional)

 

3. (SUB-SUBPOINT)

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

 

4. (SUB-SUBPOINT)

 

 

a. (Sub-sub-subpoint) Further examples and information to support your subpoint.

 

 

b. (Sub-sub-subpoint) If you have an ‘a.’ you need a ‘b.’

 

(INTERNAL SUMMARY – OF SUBPOINTS A, B, AND C GOES HERE – Include the exact wording of your internal summary)

 

TRANSITION: A Transition is used to transition smoothly from the body of your speech into the conclusion. (Include in your transitional statement your exact wording)

 

CONCLUSION

 

III. (Summary Statement) Summarize your main points. Be specific and concise. Give an example from each main point.

 

 

IV. (Memorable Closing Statement) Leave your audience with something to think about. A memorable close that refers back to the attention getter creates psychological unity for your audience.

 

 

REFERENCES

 

Your sources. Include in your outline complete citations (using APA or MLA format) of the sources you used. Include interviews and EVERY SOURCE of information you used to prepare your speech that you WILL Cite in your speech (Refer to your Hula Sample for examples). Refer to the additional outlining handouts in your packet for further information and samples.

 

 

The Following student’s outline is a sample outline that you may use as a guide as you prepare your preparation outline. You will want to include all the labels that you see in this outline. All elements are in bold here–you could bold them in your outline, but you don’t need to. The Visual Framework here is exactly what I will be looking for in your outlines. The Visual Framework is the use of Roman numerals, Letters (both upper and lower case) and Arabic numerals along with clean indentation and the use of all labels for all elements. This outline has only two Main Points (to save space). I would suggest you use three Main Points as a benchmark. Three main points is the best. Two is okay but four and five main points become too cumbersome for the speaker and less memorable for the audience. As a speaker and an audience member we remember three main points best.

 

Abreviations: (MP 1) = Main Point 1 (SP 1)= Subpoint 1

The following is the exact format and Visual Framework you will want to use for your Preparation Outline of a speech to inform.

 

GENERAL PURPOSE: To Inform

 

SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform my audience about the two major forms of hula.

 

THESIS / Central Idea: The two major forms of hula, Kahiko and ‘Auana, have played an important role in Hawaiian history, and each have distinguishable characteristics that make them easily identifiable when performed.

 

Introduction

I. (Attention Getter) A Hawaiian Chant E Ila no Kawika o ka heke ao vapua. Ea ea. Ea ea.

 

II. (Relevancy Statement) Living in Hawaii you are bound to see hula performances. The performers could be strangers, your classmates, or even your friends. If you have already seen a hula performance you will be able to recognize if you saw ancient, modern or both hulas after this speech. If you haven't yet seen a performance, you will learn how to distinguish between the

two forms.

 

II. (Credibility Statement) I first started dancing hula at the age of seven. I have participated In recitals, the Keiki Hula competition, and school functions until the age of eleven. At the age of 14, I started dancing professionally in a Luau show.

 

IV. (Reveal Topic) Today I will tell you about the history of the two major forms of hula and help you identify distinguishable characteristics of each.

 

V. (Preview) The two major forms of hula are: A. the ancient hula or Kahiko. B. the modern hula or ‘Auana

 

(Transition: Let's start with the ancient hula.)

 

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