10: Outlining and Organizing
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- 109974
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- 10.1: Outlining
- You will most likely use two kinds of outlines for your speech--a preparation one that provides all the components of the speech--and a speaking outline, something many people refer to as note cards.
- 10.2: Why We Need Organization in Speeches
- A speech is not about the speaker. It's about the audience. So, the presentation has to be organized in a way that makes sense to them. Read this page for more insight into the importance of speech organization.
- 10.3: Patterns of Organization
- This page covers specific organizational patterns you can use for your speeches.
- 10.4: Informative Speech on Types of Coffee Around the World
- This is an example speech outline for an informative speech.
- 10.5: Persuasive Speech on Reading During Leisure Time
- This is an example outline for a persuasive speech.
- 10.6: Other Resources and Chapter Activities
- Students and faculty can find additional resources and learning activities to supplement the chapter's reading material.