2. 1. Link outline to your purpose and goal
2. Your outline is the abstract of your speech: less than
every word you plan to speak-- but includes all
important points and supporting materials.
3. Each point is a singe idea, usually in complete
sentences.
3. 4. The outline symbols you use must signal the
importance of the point.
Main point Roman: numerals/sub-points: capital letters
5.Outline margins signal importance:
The largest the margin on the left, the less important
the item is.
6.Parallel form: Consistent use of sentences, clauses,
phrases and words.
4. Rough draft: Preliminary organization of the outline:
sentences, phrases, or words
Sentence outline: consists entirely complete sentences,
letters & numbers for the main points and sub-points.
Manuscript outline: full script of your speech including
instructions for nonverbal.
Key-word outline: consists of important words/phrases to
remind you of the content of your presentation
5. Time sequence pattern: explains the sequence of events in
chronological order
Cause/effect pattern: explains the causes of an event, a
problem or an issue
Problem/solution pattern: describes a problem and proposes
a solution
Topical sequence pattern: emphasizes the major reasons an
audience should accept a point of view, addressing
advantages/disadvantages
6. Ways in which a presenter signals to an audience
where the presentation is going:
This leads to my third point…
A third reason…
This is my second point…
7. List of the sources you used in your presentation
APA style
Chicago style
MLA style
