English Public Speaking Chapter 9

Outlining the Speech

复旦大学《英语公众演说》教学团队

Prep. Outline Contents

• Title

• Specific purpose

• Central idea

• Introduction

• Main points

• Sub-points

• Connectives

• Conclusion

• Bibliography

Preparation Outline

Guidelines:

oState specific purpose

oIdentify central idea

oLabel intro, body, conclusion

Preparation Outline

Guidelines:

oUse consistent pattern of symbolization, indentation

oState main points, sub-points in full sentences

Preparation Outline

Guidelines:

oLabel transitions, internal summaries, internal previews

oAttach bibliography

oProvide title

Visual Framework

II. Main Point

A.Subpoint

B.Subpoint

I. Main Point

A.Subpoint

B.Subpoint

1. Sub-subpoint

2. Sub-subpoint

Speaking Outline

Guidelines:

oUse visual framework of prep. outline

oMake legible

oKeep brief

oInclude delivery cues

References

• Brydon, Steven R. & Scott, Michael D. Between One

and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking. 6th

Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.

• Crick, Nathan. Rhetorical Public Speaking. 2nd Edition.

Louisiana State University, 2014.

• Gregory, Hamilton. Public Speaking for College and

Career. 7th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005.

• Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. 10th

Edition. Beijing: FLTRP, 2010.

• Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking, Teacher’s

Manual. Beijing: FLTRP, 2011.