In order to be well prepared, a speaker should take some time to plan out his or her speech. Most speeches allow ample time for planning, except the impromptu speech. There are a few things to consider when planning a speech. Some of these were discussed earlier in this module, but are revisited here in more detail.
Steps for Planning a Speech
- Determine the Purpose
- Consider Your Audience
- Decide on the Main Idea
- Collect Data
- Plan the Outline
Take a look at the information below to learn more about planning a speech.
Outlining
Like writing an essay, writing and preparing for a speech takes some thought. One helpful technique for planning a speech is to write an outline. Outlines provide an organizational structure to follow while a speaker writes his or her speech. Take a look at this sample outline. Here’s a more in-depth look at a speech outline.
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