Speech Organization: Intro + Body + Conclusion
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SPEECH ORGANIZATION: INTRO + BODY + CONCLUSION
Chapters 9 and 10 Lecture/Recap(also tying in Chapters 7 and 8—because of snow days)
REVIEW General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience
about… Remember—Concise. Do not include too many
ideas When using “and”
Is it connecting two unrelated ideas? Could the speech topic be narrowed down more? Is it concise enough? Is it detailed enough?
Central idea: Thesis statement
MAIN POINTS Expresses central idea Amount?
Be strategic Too many? Fits time frame?
Amount of time on each More complex/more supporting materials = more
time Huge differences in time?
Help your audience process the information Keep main points separate Similar (or recognizable) patterns Effective organization
EXAMPLE-Central idea: Facebook has the potential to affect the type and quality of interpersonal relationships among teenagers- Main Points:
I. FB causes faster relationships to formII. FB causes conflictIII. FB limits face-to-face interaction
EXAMPLES Chronological Order (follows time
pattern)Main Point 1 – First, individuals add friends and have minimum communication
Main Point 2 – Overtime, individuals begin to communicate more through FB messaging
EXAMPLES Spatial Order (follows a directional
pattern)Main Point 1 – FB in high schoolsMain Point 2 – FB in colleges
ORMain Point 1 – FB among teens in Georgia
Main Point 2 – FB among teens in Maryland
EXAMPLES Causal Order (presents cause-effect
relationship)Main Point 1: FB causes less face-to-face interaction
Main Point 2: People use FB more for discussing problems rather than using spoken messages.
Main Point 3: This affects the way in which teens can communicate effectively outside of technology
EXAMPLES Problem-Solution (self explanatory)
Main Point 1: Research shows FB has led to bullying
Main Point 2: People argue that FB should launch an anti-bullying campaign
EXAMPLES Topical Order
Main Point 1: FB and friendshipsMain Point 2: FB and romantic relationships
Main Point 3: FB and family
WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN? Informing audience about unemployment
rates across the US Informing audiences on the application
process for Financial Aid Informing audiences on the effects of
smoking Informing audiences about the different
academic programs at Gordon
USING YOUR SUPPORTING MATERIALS Remember: Examples, stats, and testimony—
three common types Must support your main ideas, which support
your central idea/thesis Must organize your supporting material Will fit in as sub-points/minor points
CONNECTIVES Helps with organization; guides your
audience through your speech Transitions Internal Preview Signposts (e.g. questions)
INTRODUCTIONS Objective 1: Gain their attention and interest
Make your topic relatable Explain the importance of your topic (to your
audience) Startle your audience Build suspense (and their curiosity) Use rhetorical questions Use a powerful (and relevant) quote Tell a story
HOW COULD YOU GAIN ATTENTION? HOW COULD YOU MAKE THIS RELATABLE? Social Security Coffee Illiteracy Laughter Steroids Blood donations
INTRODUCTIONS Objective 2:Reveal your topic Objective 3: Establish credibility and goodwill Objective 4: Provide a preview of your main
points ***Objective 5: Explain your central
idea/thesis Is this the right spot?
WHEN CREATING YOUR INTRODUCTION:
Remember each objective Keep it brief Be creative While researching, look for valuable intro
material Many write the introduction after their main
points Practice delivering your introduction Do not write out your entire introduction; use
outline format
CONCLUSIONS Signal the end of the speech
More creative than “In Conclusion” Reinforce the central idea/thesis
Summarize your main points End with a quote End with a dramatic statement Circle back to your introduction
CONCLUSIONS For your next speech, your conclusion will:
Signal the end (without saying “In Conclusion”) Reinforce your central idea/Summarize your
main points Provide memorable close (e.g. quote, dramatic
statement, circling back to your introduction) Make sure to practice your conclusion; be
creative
SPEECH WORKSHOP Create a speech using the research on your topic Should have clear introduction, body, and conclusion Each person should practice with an oral citation
Example: “According to a 2012 article on taxes found on IRS.com……”
Example: Dr. Goldman is a professor at Gordon State College who researchers this topic. According to a research paper she wrote in 2013……”
Example: “Scientist Will Scott conducted an investigation on __________. His findings were reported in Scientist Today in 2014. He found that….”
Extemporaneous delivery Consider taking notes in keyword outline format
Hint: will come in handy for next speech workshop Thursday class meeting—Outlining and Visual Aids
Read handout on faculty webpage (with chapter) Will have speech workshop in class; will have HW/speech workshop due (see
faculty webpage)