There are three main types of outlines for speeches: 1) A working outline includes the specific purpose, thesis statements, main points, and transitions in sentence fragments. 2) A formal outline uses full sentences for the entire speech as it will be presented with a title page and bibliography. 3) A speaking outline is condensed for easier presentation without reading, using keywords and formatting to encourage eye contact. The process of outlining involves first creating a working outline, then transferring those ideas to a speaking outline with keywords, and optionally transforming it into a formal outline if required before practicing the speech.

1. Chapter Thirteen Outlining the Speech By Professor Tonya Seavers Evans

2. Types of Outlines

6. Steps in Organizing and Outlining

8. From Working to Speaking Begin with a working outline Transfer ideas to speaking outline with key-words Add delivery cues Transform to formal outline if required Start practicing