This document provides guidelines for outlining a speech, including stating the specific purpose and central idea, labeling the introduction, body, and conclusion, using consistent formatting and indentation, stating main points and subpoints in full sentences, labeling transitions, and attaching a bibliography. It emphasizes creating a visual framework using symbolization and indentation to show relationships among ideas and including delivery cues in the speaking outline to aid in presentation.

1. chapter 10 Outlining the Speech

2. Preparation Outline Content Title Specific purpose Central idea Introduction

3. Preparation Outline Content Main points Subpoints Connectives Conclusion Bibliography

4. Preparation Outline Guidelines State specific purpose Identify central idea Label introduction, body, conclusion

5. Preparation Outline Guidelines Use consistent pattern of symbolization, indentation State main points, subpoints in full sentences

6. Preparation Outline Guidelines Label transitions, internal summaries, internal previews Attach bibliography Provide title

7. Visual Framework Symbolization & indentation showing relationships among ideas

8. Visual Framework Main point Subpoint Subpoint Sub-subpoint Sub-subpoint Main point Subpoint Subpoint

9. Bibliography List of sources used in preparing speech

10. Speaking Outline Brief outline to jog memory during presentation

11. Speaking Outline Guidelines Visual framework Legible Brief Delivery cues

12. Delivery Cues Directions for delivering key parts of speech