Thursday, February 11, 2010

A Detailed Speech Outline

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This page explains how to make a detailed outline of a speech. It should be remembered that depending on the type of speech, the outline may vary. However, if you base your speeches on this outline you should be able to make a successful speech.

In order to make a detailed and useful outline you must understand the structure of a speech. The basic structure of a speech and how to make a simple outline has been explained on another page. On that page it was shown that there are three main parts to a speech; The Introduction, The Body, and The Conclusion. These three parts can be further broken down. The structure of these three main parts can be seen in the outline below.

A presentation outline is a way to organize your material logically and clearly. You should make an outline before you start to write a speech. In fact the writing of a speech comes towards the end of the speech creation process (see '11 Steps to Creating a Speech'). By using a presentation outline, you can "see" your speech and determine where you need to add or revise information. It provides the structure for the introduction, body, and conclusion of your speech. In addition, it can serve as your speaking script.

This outline consists of Four parts; The Header, The Introduction, The Body, and The Conclusion. Before you start writing your speech you should make an outline using these 4 headings and their sub headings.

1. Header

Topic

Decide on your topic.

Audience

Analyze your audience. What do they already know about your topic? Are they interested in the topic?

Refine and limit topic

Based on your analysis of the audience you may need to slightly change you topic, by either changing the focus, or the scale of the topic.

Purpose Statement

Write down a clear statement of what it is you intend to achieve. What is the purpose of your speech.

For example; The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience how to travel in Japan without spending to much money.

Organizational Method or Pattern

There is no single way to organize a speech. The pattern you will select will be determined by the information you have and the specific purpose you want to achieve. There are six basic patterns for organizing a speech:

§ Logical or topical

§ Chronological

§ Spatial

§ Classification

§ Problem-Solution

§ Cause-effect

Once you have completed these five parts of the 'Header', you are then ready to start planning the speech itself.

2. Introduction

Greeting and Attention getter

How will you greet the audience? How will you get the audience's attention? Think of a sentence that will make the audience sit up and listen.

Thesis Statement

The 'purpose statement' is where you simply state what your goal is. However, it is not possible to use this in the speech. You need to convert it to a 'thesis statement'. A thesis statement is one sentence in the introduction in which you declare your purpose and topic.

For example, a thesis statement of the above purpose statement would be; 'Traveling in Japan need not be an extravagance.'

Credibility

If the audience do not know who you are, you will not only need to introduce yourself, but you will also need to 'establish your credibility'. This means you will have to explain to the audience why you are 'qualified' to speak about the subject.

Outline of main the points - overview

What are your main points?

Why?

Tell your audience why you think your presentation will be useful to them.

3. The body

Transition

Think of a sentence that will make it clear to the audience that you have finished the introduction, and are now about to start the body of the speech.

Main points and ideas

Main ideas

Supporting ideas

Details & Examples



Visuals

Write your main points and ideas here

What ideas will you tell the audience to support your main points?

What details or examples do you have?

Will you have any visuals to help explain your points?







main ideas = sub-topics

supporting ideas = sub-sub topics

evidence = details and examples

4. The conclusion

Transition

Think of a sentence that will make it clear to the audience that you have finished the body and are now coming to the end of the speech.

Restatement of main points

Summarize your main ideas and think of which piece of information you really want the audience to remember.

Closer

Think of a final sentence to help the audience remember your speech.

Note that the presentation outline is not a word-for-word script for the speech but an outline of ideas to serve as an organizational and presentation tool for the speaker.

Once you have finished the outline you are then ready to start writing.

Copy this into a word processor document, and use the headings to make your own outline for your demonstration speech.


Thank you.

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ina@gadis kampung said...

name : NURAZLINA BT MOHD NOR
id : BHD 08-07-837
class : HND1/SECTION 4

How to Make an Informative Speech
An informative speech can be on any topic under the sun It has to be factual not and not one based on your own opinions. It can tell the audience how to do something such as baking a cake or the story of something such as the invention of the wheel. In fact an informative speech is a speech where you inform your audience about something or someone.

What to include:

:
A riveting opening. An informative speech is usually so factual that it is not exciting so your speech should start on a memorable note.
You must get your facts right so do your research. Give the dates and details.
Your subject should be relevant to your audience. If it�s an audience of new mums the history of the diaper might appeal but it won�t suit an elderly audience. They might prefer to hear the life history of someone who is of their own vintage such as a singer or historical figure.
You should ensure that the topic fits the time scale for your speech. You won�t be able to give the history of the world in 8 minutes but you might tell the story of Davy Crockett or that of Joan of Arc.
Add a touch of humour if possible. It always enhances a speech.
If you are a guest speaker addressing graduates you should speak about your own area of expertise.
Add a touch of humour to your speech. It�s a happy occasion.
What not to say:

Any opinion of your own. Save them for that book you�re going to write some day
Anything offensive to your audience. That does not mean that you have to make the subject of your speech an angel if, in fact, he was a criminal. Don't, however, say that you think he should have been hanged for his crimes. Just give the facts. The audience may not believe in capital punishment
Too many statistics. An audience cannot take absorb them and keep up with your speech.
How to End:

Your speech should end with a summary of the life story or the history of the topic you have given. So you might end with; "From the time he was born until the day he died in 1902 John Moore made motoring history." Alternatively, you might say. "The widget began its life as a scribble on a boy�s schoolbook and has now changed our world.".

kukucantik said...

name : NOR AISYAH BT MOHD ISA
id : BHD 09-01-896
class : HND1/SECTION 4

Basic and Detailed Speech Outline

This section focuses on speech outline. There are different types of speeches, among which the most popular are persuasive, informative, demonstrative, and commemorative.

An outline for different categories of speeches may vary,

and you should contact your professor to find out which type s/he requires you to prepare.

Below you will find a basic organization of a speech outline. It includes three sections:

Introduction: Presents a topic of the speech and tells the audience the major points of your speech.
Body: Contains the main points of your speech, where you focus on details; here too you provide all the informative or supportive evidence to explain and support your points.
Conclusion: Summarizes the main points of your speech and stresses the most important details to make a lasting impact on the audience.
A detailed speech outline follows the same pattern as the basic speech outline, but it also contains subparts corresponding to the main parts of the outline. Below you will find a description of a layout outline that allows you to plan and present your speech material in a logical and concise way. In general, you may refer to this detailed outline if you wish to write a good speech of any type; you may also use it as your speech script.

A layout outline for a custom speech contains three parts, which are:

I. Introduction

Greeting and Attention Gatherer: The way you greet the audience and capture the attention of your listeners.
Thesis Statement: A sentence in the introduction specifying the purpose and the subject of the speech.
Authority: The process of presenting yourself to the audience and establishing your credibility to persuade your audience that you are "trustworthy" enough to speak about the subject.
Summary: An overview of the main points of the speech.
Important Answer: An answer to the question: "Why do you think your presentation will be useful and/or valuable to the audience?"
II. Body

Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the introduction and the beginning of the main part of the speech.
Main points: A detailed presentation of the main points and ideas of the speech; a description of your supporting ideas along with examples and visuals to explain and/or clarify your points.
III. Conclusion

Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the body part of the speech and the beginning of the concluding part of the speech.
Paraphrasing of the Main Points: Restatement of your main points and ideas and emphasis on those parts of your speech you really want your audience to remember.
Closing Statement: A final sentence (it may be presented in the form of a rhetorical question), where you emphasize to the audience your key statement.

ina@gadis kampung said...

NAME : AYUNI BT WAHAB
ID : BHD 08-07-847
CLASS : HND1/SECTION4

Sample Informative Speech Outline

INTRODUCTION
Hopefully, we will be achieving one of our major goals in life soon….graduating from college. All the tests, papers, and projects will be over. What a relief! Although we will no longer have to worry about grades, we will have to worry about something even more important….getting a job. It will determine our future, how we live…where we live…and whether or not we are happy with what we do. Therefore, we need to know how to interview for a job.
Subject Sentence: There are four steps to follow in preparing for the job interview.
Connective - To begin with - - - -
BODY
I. You must thoroughly research the company.
A. Internet (give example on using the Internet)
B. Publications (give examples of government sources, other career
publications)
C. People (what types of people can you contact?)
Connective - Second - - - - - -
II. You must thoroughly analyze and prepare yourself.
A. Verbal Communication
1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples)
2. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples)
B. Nonverbal Communication
1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples)
2. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples)
C. Appearance
1. According to Ann Johnston’s 2004 Dressing to Get the Job,
You should wear the following types of clothing to the interview.
Examples
2. These types of clothing are considered to be unprofessional.
Examples
Connective – Next,
III. You should anticipate questions and answers.
A. Questions asked by the interviewer
1. In the May 2004 issue of Job Digest, Clarice Stevens lists these routine questions commonly asked at a job interview.
List questions
2. Other questions may include…….
List questions
B. Questions asked by the interviewee
1. In the November 2004 issue of Career Magazine, John Simons states: “Interviewees must also be prepared to ask appropriate questions if they want to be perceived as strong, interested, viable candidates.”
2. Simons encourages the interviewee to ask the following types of
questions.
List questions
Connective – Finally, to lessen anxiety on the big day,
IV. You should prepare everything that you need the night before the interview.
A. Portfolio (give examples of what it should contain)
B. Clothing (cite sources and their recommendations for “career” clothing)
C. Transportation
Connective - To summarize,
CONCLUSION
In order to prepare for the job interview, you should research the company, analyze yourself, anticipate questions and answers, and prepare the night before. This preparation may make the difference in how you approach each work day for the rest of your life….dreading it…or looking forward to it. If you fail to prepare, you may be preparing to fail.
Note to students:
• Label introduction, subject sentence, body, conclusion, and connectives. Connectives may be one word, a phrase, or a sentence.
• Write out the introduction, main points, and conclusion in complete sentences.
• Refer to at least three sources in the speech outline and verbally in the speech.
• Use the Speech Data and Bibliography Sheet as a cover for the outline.
• Use proper outline format. For example, if there is an A, there should be a B. If there is a 1, there should be 2.
• Use parallel wording for all of your main points. For example, “The first step is….” “The second step is…”
• Develop each main point with support material (e.g., examples, definitions, statistics, quotations, personal experiences, analogies.)

Slay Away said...

NAME:MOHD SYAZWAN BIN MOHD SALIHIN
ID:BHD 08-07-866
CLASS:HND 1(SECTION3)

How we want to attract our audience based on the topic that we give a speech,even sometimes we dont know whether the audience love to hear that or not.can u give me a sample topic about that?or some ways,if we in that situation like's when we give a speech that not suitable to audience during on that time,so how to attract them and try to make them love to listen.

diyla said...

NAME: NOOR FADILAH BT YUSOF
ID: BHD08-07-862
CLASS: HND1 SEC4

Now, i understand how to make a detailed speech outline. i know that, this will make the audience follow our speech very clear. we need to attract the audience attention in listening to the speech. By this detailed speech outline, im sure that this will help us including myself to be more understanding in delivering the speech very well. This will help me in create a better speech outline for the next time.
Here, i want to share my informative speech outline.

TOPIC: Challenges facing teenagers today
PURPOSE: To inform people about the teenagers faces a lot of challenges today.

I.INTRODUCTION
A.ATTENTION-GETTER: Do you know who are teenagers? Actually, teenagers are between 13 to 19 years old. A teenager not only has a lot of desires but also faces a lot of challenges.

B.REASON TO LISTEN: A teenager's life is filled with many challenges thus one must be brave and smart to handle and overcome them. It is important to their parents know what is going on to their chidren.

C.CREDIBILITY STATEMENT: We have seen the teenagers around us that make a lot of social problem.

D.PREVIEW OF BODY:
1.First, i will discuss about the teenagers have started smoking.
2.Second, i will discuss about they learn from computer knowledge.
3.Finally, i will discuss about their dressing.

TRANSITION: I have discussed the introduction for this topic which including the attention-getter, reason to listen and preview of body.

II.BODY
A.Many teenagers have started smoking.
1.They think that it is cool to smoke.
2.They think that it will lack their pressure.

B.Learn and to be equipped with computer knowledge.
1.Some of the teenagers use them wrongly by watching the film through the net.
2.They will forget about everything and start think negatively.

C.Their dressings and hairstyles.
1.Buying branded clothes and latest design.
2.Willing to do anything in looking good.

TRANSITION: Now, let's move on to the conclusion for this speech outline.

III.CONCLUSION
A.REVIEW OF BODY:
D.PREVIEW OF BODY:
1.First, i have discussed about the teenagers have started smoking.
2.Second, i have discussed about they learn from computer knowledge.
3.Finally, i have discussed about their dressing.

B.CLOSURE: For them, certain behaviors are right to follow among their friends but are unacceptable among their folks. Peer pressure is also very strong. Who want to be unpopular? How do they handle situations when others want them to do wrong? They must remember that just because the majority believes in something, that does not make it right. Remember this, teenagers are 'The Golden Age Youth'. Don't blow this oppurtunity.

This is my example of informative speech outline.

Thank you.

azie said...

NAME : NURAZIEMAH ASMADI
ID : BHD 08-07-856
CLASS : HND1(SECTION 3)

How To Outline Your Speech Topics.

Speech outline examples tutorial to arrange public speaking speech topics in a topical, chronological, spatial and problem solution order. Jump to the how-to on the proper organizational pattern you need for your public speaking or persuasive writing assignment. After you found a good speech topic or public speaking idea and after you researched information for the main points and subpoints it's time to regroup your speech ideas, views, evidence,
testimonials, facts and figures. Take simple how-to steps for writing a speech outline: Know the assignment rules. Secondly, choose the right format to make a first draft. Thirdly, fill in points you want to make. Finally, tweak till all writing topics smoothly meet the requirements.
The following examples of proven methods can structure a presentation speech very well:


*Speech outline examples tutorial to arrange public speaking speech topics in a topical, chronological, spatial and problem solution order. Jump to the how-to on the proper organizational pattern you need for your public speaking or persuasive writing assignment. After you found a good speech topic or public speaking idea and after you researched information for the main points and subpoints it's time to regroup your speech ideas, views, evidence,
testimonials, facts and figures. Take simple how-to steps for writing a speech outline: Know the assignment rules. Secondly, choose the right format to make a first draft. Thirdly, fill in points you want to make. Finally, tweak till all writing topics smoothly meet the requirements.
The following examples of proven methods can structure a presentation speech very well:


*Speech outline sample for grouping speech topics in a topical speech outline. This pattern, also called the logical, categorical or classification arrangement, is for informative and entertainment speeches.
Speech outline template for arranging speech topics in chronological order including 6 sample outlines for a public speaking speech. The chronological, or time sequence or temporal, what ever you like to call it, pattern is for an informative speech, personal experience or in problem cause effect speeches on backgrounds.


*How to write a speech outline in a spatial order and specific outlines for grouping your speech ideas. The main criterion is this: choose these speech outlines when your points are related physically, geographically or spacially.


*Sample motivational and persuasive speech outline including speech writing tips.


*Bottomline: this speech writing tutorial contains tips for arranging public speaking speech topics in a problem cause solution effect and speech outline examples.

Thank you..

Lolita's said...

NAME; NOR AZURA BINTI MOHD ALI
ID: BHD08-07-769
SECTION: HND1 ( SECTION 4)

In my opinion,creating a speaking outline or more commonly referred to as a speech outline can be quite intimidating at first.

The guidelines for a speaking outline consist of four factors. First, it is important to follow the visual framework that applies in the preparation outline which involves using a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation usually consisting of roman numerals, subpoints, and letters. The use of organized outlines makes it easier for the speaker to instantly see where they are in their speech and helps them to get back on track.

Another great tip is to make sure that the outline is legible. It is important to use lettering larger than you normally would and to leave extra space in between lines while providing ample margins, and only write on one side of margins.

Thank you.

Cik Eniey said...

NAME : SITI HARYANI BT CHE AWANG
ID : BHD 08-07-846
CLASS : HND 1(SEC 3)

Assalamualaikum and thank you for your post. What I know is that, when preparing for a speech, many people become confused by the differences between a speaking outline and a preparation outline.

In my opinion, your outline is, in many ways, the birth of your speech. Outlines are vital for two reasons: they allow you to test your ideas, and they provide a guide from which your finished speech will take shape. Most speakers go through several drafts before finally settling on a final outline. Requiring several revisions of yourself should not be cause for frustration; it is a natural part of the speech preparation process.

The first one or two outlines you will develop are often referred to as “rough drafts,” while your finished version is often called a “speaking outline.” It is advisable to go through at least one rough draft before your speaking engagement. A rough draft gives you the opportunity to actually see your ideas on paper. You can begin to rearrange your thoughts and practice pieces of your speech out loud to see how well your research supports your central idea. Rough outlines also tend to be far more detailed than a speaking outline should be. As you revise your outline you will be able to cut back on some of the material, giving yourself more flexibility when you actually deliver the speech.

Thank You. =)

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dAk said...

Name : Maisarah bt Abdul Rahman
ID : BHD08-07-812
Class : HND1 (Sect 2)

I have read the detailed of how to do correctly speech outline but because there are many types of speech, I want to give a sample on how to do a persuasive speech outline and some tips on outlining the main speech topics for public speaking that I found in the internet.

Your Name and Date:
TITLE: what topic that you would like to want to present to audience.
SUBJECT: Your persuasive speech topic.
GENERAL PURPOSE: To persuade
SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To persuade the audience to...

I INTRODUCTION

A. Attention grabber.
B. Clarify the goal of your writing topic. By the way, don't write persuasive speech topic, use the correct spelling! What do you want to persuade them to think, change, and act or to move exactly?
C. Preview main points: Use the Roman numeral divisions of this sample persuasive outline.
D. Relate the issue to your audience.
E. Credibility: Why are you talking about this speech topic?

Transition sentence

II BODY

How to make a speech outline of your key ideas?.

1. A. First Point
1. First Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic
2. Second Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic
3. Third Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic

B. Second Point
1. First Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic
2. Second Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic
3. Third Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic

In this sample you see 3 major points, avoid more than 5. If you don't want the sample persuasive speech outline above, then group them in the deductive speech writing format; from general to specific, or in the inductive public speaking outline; from specific to general.

C. Third Point: Deal with opposition arguments.

Example : What will happen if you don't agree?
Like this sample persuasive speech outline:

1. First Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic
2. Second Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic
3. Third Subpoint
i. First Sub-subtopic
ii. Second Sub-subtopic
iii. Third Sub-subtopic

Transition sentence

III CONCLUSION

A. Signal the end.
B. Summarize main ideas.
C. Close with a concluding device or call to action.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS: Or use another term for education resources. In this sample persuasive speech outline I used the term supporting materials.
Visual aid: If appropriate.

shazzwan said...

NAME: MUHAMAD SHAZZWAN BIN. ABDUL HALIM
ID: BHD 08-07-854
CLASS: HND1 [section 4]

hello everybody,

Writing an informative speech outline is simple and easy if you remember the basic elements of any good presentation. Every good speech has an introduction, a body with logically organized main points and sub points, and a conclusion. An outline includes the same elements.

To create an informative speech outline determine your topic and decide what the focus of your presentation will be. For example, you may want to talk about dogs as a general topic.

Choose whether you will talk about different breeds of dogs, training dogs, proper feeding and care of dogs or any other aspect of dogs that you choose. Narrow down your topic according to the amount of time you have for the speech you are giving.

Determine how you will open your speech. Asking a question or making a bold statement are two possible ways to get the attention of your audience. In the introduction you will also let the audience know what you are going to talk about in the body of the speech.

Then decide what the main point and sub points will be for your speech. The body of your informative speech outline will be made up of the main points and sub points.

Make sure your points are distinct and carry equal weight in terms of importance. Determine the logical order of your main points depending on the type of organization you will use.

Your informative speech outline can be organized topically, chronologically or spatially.

Topical speech organization means that the main points are different parts of the whole or different categories.
In a chronological organization the points are presented in the order of events.
Points in a spatially organized speech are presented by how they are placed in relation to each other, for example, left to right, east to west or north to south.
Finally, create a conclusion for your speech that summarizes your main points and leaves the audience with a positive impression.

Informative speech outline is an example of a very simple topically organized speech.The important elements of writing an informative speech outline are having an introduction, a body with main points and sub points, and a conclusion. Be sure to put your main points in a logical order according to a topical, chronological or spatial organization and you'll have a great informative speech outline!

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NAME : NURAFIFAH BT ZAINOL ABIDIN
ID : BHD08-07-815
CLASS : HND 1 SECTION 2

Salam madam,

I had read your post about detailed speech outline. It shown that speech outline is very important to create speeches. It is because we can the guide on how to start a speech and to elaborate the body of the speech.

Speech outline need to be done because it can support our core message with a speech outline, and provides numerous examples. An outline is a blueprint for your presentation.

* It highlights the key logical elements. i.e. what points are being made to logically support the core message?

* It highlights the key structural elements. e.g. introduction, body, conclusion, stories, high-level concepts

* It links these elements together in a sequence, perhaps allocating very rough timings.

* It can also map out the transitions between elements, although this may be deferred to a later stage of preparation.

Note that all of these speech outline examples are appropriate for a short six to ten minute speech. Longer time windows will obviously allow for more detailed outlines. You may be able to customize one of the generic speech outline formats for your speech; more likely, you will need to craft your own to fit your situation. A few other things to consider:

* The granularity of your outline should be roughly one outline point per minute of speaking time, perhaps less for lengthy presentations.

* For presentations which are complemented with slides, your outline might include slide concepts, but no finer details.

o Remember that your presentation is much more than your set of slides. Your outline should reflect your speaking elements which the slides complement.

* When sequencing your outline points, try to avoid random order. Seek and extract the meaningful relationship.

o Chronological – e.g. a biographical speech
o Spatial – e.g. an entertaining travel speech
o Cause-effect – e.g. speech relating crime rate to drug use
o Low to high importance – e.g. reasons to exercise
o Broad vision to specific details – e.g. a management speech outlining new company direction

* Your outline is not the same as cue cards, but they are related (if you use cue cards). An outline contains high-level speech elements; cue cards might additionally contain selected speech details e.g. transition phrases, key words/phrases, key numbers, or punch lines.

So, remember when doing a speech outline, we must care about the topics, time and also the details of the speech. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Nur Hazirah bt Rusli
Bhd08-07-797
Hnd1(2)

Assalamualaikum.

Speech outline is one of important part in preparing our speech. Here are the key points of speech outline:

1)Introduction - Make sure we have a powerful opening. Introduce our self briefly and start off our speech with impact by using a "hook" to grab our audience's attention right away. There is certain speech introduction we should avoid.
When we planning out our speech or presentation, know exactly what the main purpose of our talk is. Include only topics which are important, significant, and relevant to our audience. In other words, our speech has to be useful and of interests to our listeners.

2)Body of speech - Here we need to have sufficient supporting stuff to back up our key points and evidence. Show data, statistics, examples, photos or pictures using visual aids. Good relevant images are excellent to enhance and support our presentation or speech. Remember don't get carried away with two many visuals.

3)Conclusion - After finishing our main points, again just like our introduction, we need to finish off with a short but strong speech conclusion. It should consist of a reminder of the main points which we have just given, together with a memorable concluding remark.

Thank you...

m@nz said...

NAME: LUQMANUL HAKIM BIN AHMAD ABDILLAH
ID: BHD08-01-743
CLASS: HND1 SEC4

Assalamualaikum..


Before we going to start to do some speech, outlining a speech is an important part.
There are different types of speeches, among which the most popular are persuasive, informative, demonstrative, and commemorative.

An outline for different categories of speeches may vary,and you should contact your professor to find out which type s/he requires you to prepare.

Below you will find a basic organization of a speech outline. It includes three sections:

* Introduction: Presents a topic of the speech and tells the audience the major points of your speech.
* Body: Contains the main points of your speech, where you focus on details; here too you provide all the informative or supportive evidence to explain and support your points.
* Conclusion: Summarizes the main points of your speech and stresses the most important details to make a lasting impact on the audience.

A detailed speech outline follows the same pattern as the basic speech outline, but it also contains subparts corresponding to the main parts of the outline. Below you will find a description of a layout outline that allows you to plan and present your speech material in a logical and concise way. In general, you may refer to this detailed outline if you wish to write a good speech of any type; you may also use it as your speech script.

A layout outline for a custom speech contains three parts, which are:

I. Introduction

* Greeting and Attention Gatherer: The way you greet the audience and capture the attention of your listeners.
* Thesis Statement: A sentence in the introduction specifying the purpose and the subject of the speech.
* Authority: The process of presenting yourself to the audience and establishing your credibility to persuade your audience that you are "trustworthy" enough to speak about the subject.
* Summary: An overview of the main points of the speech.
* Important Answer: An answer to the question: "Why do you think your presentation will be useful and/or valuable to the audience?"

II. Body

* Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the introduction and the beginning of the main part of the speech.
* Main points: A detailed presentation of the main points and ideas of the speech; a description of your supporting ideas along with examples and visuals to explain and/or clarify your points.

III. Conclusion

* Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the body part of the speech and the beginning of the concluding part of the speech.
* Paraphrasing of the Main Points: Restatement of your main points and ideas and emphasis on those parts of your speech you really want your audience to remember.
* Closing Statement: A final sentence (it may be presented in the form of a rhetorical question), where you emphasize to the audience your key statement.

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Shaq said...

Name : Shafiq Izwan B. Shamsuddin
ID : BHD0807813
Section: H1(1)

Salam and hello there.

Creating a speech outline enables you to formalize your thoughts in order so you can construct your speech effectively. The actual writing for the speech comes last. If you prepare a speech outline, your speech writing will be far easier. An outline will not only organize your ideas but help you link your points. It will give your speech focus.

There are many different ways an outline can be written and you should do whatever works best for you but here are some points to keep in mind when creating your speech outline:

1. Divide your outline in to four sections – Topic, Introduction, Body and Conclusion.

2. Under Topic you need to note the topic of your speech, your objectives for the presentation, the type of audience you are presenting to and the main points you wish to cover. Setting out the information like this under Topic will help you analyze what your speech is really going to be about and how you would like to pitch it.

3. The Introduction section will look at setting up your speech. You may like to start with an ice breaker so note down how you will do this (with humor, anecdote, quote, etc) This ice breaker will in some way be related to the topic of the speech and it is here that you note the topic/ purpose of your speech. You should note the main points you will be discussing and why you will be using these points in your speech. Now you are ready to move on to the body of your speech.

4. In the Body section you will look at your main points further. You will need to move from the introduction with a transition sentence so note this down in your outline. Now write down all your main points and number them in priority. Try to have between three to five points. Keep in mind how much time you have for your speech and delete those that aren’t vital. List all the supporting arguments for each point. Decide the order in which you are going to present your points. Begin with the most important then go to the least and work back up to the main point and re-emphasize this.
5. The Conclusion will be reached with another transition sentence. In this part of the speech you will be re-summarizing the main points and emphasizing the most important ones. You will also need to finish with a sentence that leaves a lasting impression on your audience. You can think of this as a ‘take-away line’ that attendees will use when discussing the merits of your presentation.

Now that your outline is in place you can begin to write your speech.And that's all that i can share about. Thanks.

Ijam said...

NAME:MUHAMMAD NIZAM BIN MOHD SALMAN
ID:BHD08-07-860
SECTION:HND1(3)

Assalamualaikum..
That was a good information you got on detail speech outline. As far as I understand, a detailed speech outline follows the same pattern as the basic speech outline, but it also contains subparts corresponding to the main parts of the outline.
Below, I have stated a description of a layout outline that allows you to plan and present your speech material in a logical way.

Introduction
-Greeting and Attention Gatherer: The way you greet the audience and capture the attention of your listeners.
-Thesis Statement: A sentence in the introduction specifying the purpose and the subject of the speech.
-Authority: The process of presenting yourself to the audience and establishing your credibility to persuade your audience that you are "trustworthy" enough to speak about the subject.
-Summary: An overview of the main points of the speech.
-Important Answer: An answer to the question: "Why do you think your presentation will be useful and/or valuable to the audience?"

Body
-Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the introduction and the beginning of the main part of the speech.
-Main points: A detailed presentation of the main points and ideas of the speech; a description of your supporting ideas along with examples and visuals to explain and/or clarify your points.

Conclusion
--Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the body part of the speech and the beginning of the concluding part of the speech.
-Paraphrasing of the Main Points: Restatement of your main points and ideas and emphasis on those parts of your speech you really want your audience to remember.
-Closing Statement: A final sentence, where you emphasize to the audience your key statement.


I hope these tips will be helping and i hope that I can learn more from you. Insya Allah..

fickie said...

NAME : AFIQAH BINTI MOHAMED KAMAL
ID : BHD08-07-850
SECTION : HND1 (SECTION 3)

Thank you for sharing with us your helpful information.

Here I will personally share how I prepare my speech outline which have helped me a lot during my speech.

First,I'll start by writing the topic of my speech with big fonts.That is to ensure that i will stay on track during the making of the outline.
Second,I will fin four body of the topic then join all the four body with transition.
Third,I will create an attention getter opening and introduction for my speech.
Lastly, I will make the conclusion and closure for my speech.

That is my personal way of doing a speech outline and that is the way that i find comfortable with.

Thank You =)

Anonymous said...

NURHAYATI BT MOHD JUNAIDI
BHD08-07-795
HND1 SECTION 2

the detail speech outline from me.Hope can accept it.

Let's imagine you have chosen to speak about the characteristics of three different breeds of dogs. Your informative speech outline might look something like this:

Introduction:

1. How many people here are dog lovers?

2. I have loved dogs as long as I can remember and today I will talk about my three favorite breeds.

Body:
I. Great Dane
i. Appearance
ii. History
iii. Personality
II. St. Bernard
i. Appearance
ii. History
iii. Personality
III. Bloodhound
i. Appearance
ii. History
iii. Personality

Conclusion:

1. When it comes to dogs, everyone has their favorite. Today I hope you've learned something about the three breeds I love best, the Great Dane, St. Bernard and the Bloodhound.

This informative speech outline is an example of a very simple topically organized speech. In a more focused speech presenting a detailed history of the Great Dane, a chronological order might be used and the main points would be specific events that are important in the history of the Great Dane.
The important elements of writing an informative speech outline are having an introduction, a body with main points and sub points, and a conclusion. Be sure to put your main points in a logical order according to a topical, chronological or spatial organization and you'll have a great informative speech outline!

here basic for speech outline

Basic Speech Outlines

“An outline is a blueprint for your presentation.”

The basic speech outline template for structural elements is:

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

Similarly, the basic speech outline template for logical elements is the familiar advice:

1. Tell them what you’re going to say
2. Tell them
3. Tell them what you’ve said

Put these together, and you have the start of a generic speech outline:

1. Introduction — Establish topic and core message; list supporting points
2. Body
1. Supporting Point One
2. Supporting Point Two
3. Supporting Point Three
3. Conclusion — Recap main points; summarize core message; call-to-action

NiNa said...

NAME : NUR AMANINA BT ABD GHAFAR
ID : BHD 08 07 814
CLASS : HND 1 SEC 2

Sample Speech Outline - Step One - Preparation

Topic - decide what you are going to talk about

Audience - consider who will be listening to you and what aspects of your topic is best suited to meet their needs

Refine or Limit Topic - re frame in view of your audience -decide on the angle you will take and whether or not you need to limit the scope

Define Purpose - Is it, for example, to persuade, inform, demonstrate, entertain, or welcome? Is it a combination of these?

Organizational Pattern or Method - There are 6 basic organizational patterns or methods of arranging the body of your material. Choose the one most appropriate for your need.

These are:

* Cause - Effect Because event A happened, event B occurred.

* Problem - Solution The problem is X. The solution is Y.

* Logical This pattern suits a broad topic which is broken down into naturally occurring sub-topics.
Example:- Broad topic: Vocal Variety Sub-topics: rate of speech, use of pausing, voice tone, volume, articulation...

* Spatial or Geographic Topics dealing with physical space. Example:- The popular tourism areas in NewZealand

* Time or Chronological Historical topics dealing with the sequence of events or demonstration speeches, for example, how to bake a cake

* Advantage - Disadvantage For examining the range of positive and negative aspects to an idea or event


Sample Speech Outline - Step Two - Introduction

* Greeting - Attention Getter - How are you going to greet your audience, grab their attention and compel them to listen?

* Thesis Statement - A one sentence summary of your speech topic and your point of view or angle.
Example:- Green politics is no longer a fanciful, fringe fad. It is a neccessity.

* Credibility - Establishes your right to speak on the topic, cites your qualification or expertise

* Summative overview - Brief outline of the main points to be covered

* Benefit - What's in your speech for your audience? Why will they want to hear what you've got to tell them?


Sample Speech Outline - Step Three - Body

* Transition - the link between your introduction and the main body of your speech.

Note: If you're unsure about the exact nature of links or transitions and how they work or what they are, you'll find more about them, with examples, on my page how to write a speech


* Main Idea 1 - Supporting ideas - Details and examples - Visuals or props - Transition to.

* Main Idea 2 - Supporting ideas - Details and examples - Visuals or props - Transition to.

* Main Idea 3 - Supporting ideas - Details and examples - Visuals or props - Transition to.

Sample Speech Outline - Step Four - Conclusion

* Summary of main ideas - from body of speech


* Re-statement of thesis statement - from introduction


* Re-statement of benefit to audience - from introduction


* Closer, Clincher or Call to Action - final sentence

Thank You

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