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

3. A working outline a.k.a. preparation, rough draft Specific purpose and thesis statements, main points, supporting material, and transitions.

4. A formal outline Full-sentences Entire speech, worded very nearly like the speaker intends to say it with a title page and bibliography

5. A speaking outline (a.k.a. delivery, key-word) Used when practicing and presenting your speech; the words and format are condensed to encourage eye contact rather than reading.

6. Steps in Organizing and Outlining

7. Creating a Working Outline Type the topic, general purpose, specific purpose, thesis, and main points into your working outline. Check for correct enumeration and indentation. Label each speech section. Write any phrases into complete, declarative sentences. Label and write out transition statements. Note sources in parentheses. Append your works cited page to your outline. Assign your speech a title.

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

9. Bibliography O’ Hair, Dan, Stewart, Rob, Rubenstein, Hannah, A Speaker’s Guidebook , Bedford St. Martin (2009)