Outline for a speech

Title of your speech

Topic
Date of presentation

I.Introduction
A. Capture your audiences attention with a quote,
anecdote, or personal experience
B. Build up to your case or the main reason for your
speech
C. Summarize the main idea of your speech. Quickly state
your three main points
1. First Main Point
2. Second Main Point
3. Third Main Point

II.First Main Point: Working with outline numbered text

in Microsoft Word
A. You can move an outline numbered item to the
appropriate numbering level
1. On the Formatting toolbar:

a) To demote the item to a lower numbering level

(1) click a list number
(2) click Increase Indent.

b) To promote the item to a higher numbering level

(1) click a list number
(2) click Decrease Indent.

B. You can use this procedure to help you plan your

speech and organize your thoughts.

III.Second Main Point: Creating a Microsoft PowerPoint

presentation from a Word outline
A. About creating a PowerPoint presentation from a Word
Outline
1. PowerPoint uses the heading styles in your Word
document

a) Heading styles are applied when you use numbered

outlines
(1) Heading styles are already turned on for you in
this template.
(2) For example, each paragraph formatted with the
Heading 1 style becomes the title of a new slide, each
Heading 2 becomes the first level of text, and so on.

B. Procedure
1. Open the document you want to use to create a
PowerPoint presentation.
2. On the File menu, point to Send To, and then click
Microsoft PowerPoint.

C. This procedure makes it easy for you to create a

PowerPoint presentation based on the notes youve
prepared for your speech in Word.

IV.Main Point 3: Creating an outline from an existing

document allows you to build on work youve already
done

A. If you use heading styles to create longer documents,

you can see a document's organization in Outline view,
and use it to prepare your speech.
B. To learn more about Outline view, see Microsoft Word
Help.

V.Conclusion
A. Restate your three main points
1. First Main Point
2. Second Main Point
3. Third Main Point

B. Summarize the ideas youve presented

C. Return to your introduction or conclude with a
compelling remark

VI.How to Write a Speech

Writing a speech is in many ways like writing a paper, except that there is no penalty for spelling
and punctuation errors.

Steps:
1. Assess how much time your speech should take. If you don't have a time limit, try to keep your
speech brief yet informative.
2. Think about your audience and let your perception of the audience shape the tone of your
speech as you write it.
3. Begin with an introduction that establishes who you are, what your purpose is, what you'll be
talking about and how long you're going to take. You may want to include a joke, anecdote or
interesting fact to grab the audience's attention.
4. Organize your information into three to seven main points and prioritize them according to
importance and effectiveness.
5. Delete points that aren't crucial to your speech if you have too many for your time frame.
6. Start with your most important point, then go to your least important point and move slowly
back toward the most important. For example, if you have five points with No. 5 being the most
important and No. 1 being the least important, your presentation order would be 5-1-2-3-4.
7. Add support to each point using statistics, facts, examples, anecdotes, quotations or other
supporting material.
8. Link your introduction, points and conclusions together with smooth transitions.
9. Write a conclusion that summarizes each of your points, restates your main purpose and
leaves the audience with a lasting impression.

Tips:
The introduction should make up about 10 to 15 percent of the total speech. The conclusion
should make up 5 to 10 percent.
When preparing your speech, make your notes easy to read by writing or printing them in
large, clear letters.
Rehearse and time your speech before delivering it. Prune it if necessary. If you'll be
presenting a great deal of information, consider using handouts or visual aids to help your
audience remember your points.

Tips from eHow Users:

Delivering a speech by Roamer
When you deliver a speech, always think you will never see the people you are talking to

again. This will let you talk freely without worry of people harassing you for making mistakes.
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Ways to practice
After you write your entire speech, whether it is written in an outline or a manuscript, always
practice standing up and talking out loud. Use your stuffed animals as an audience and make
eye contact. Don't read to the audience, speak to them. Time yourself, so you will know if you
need to add more info or cut some out in order to get your desired time length. Remember,
when you do it live, it will be a few minutes faster than when you practiced.

12 tips from eHow users:

1. The old paper clip L. N.

When your hands are busy, it's okay, but when they're not, I find a small paper clip in one
hand helps to not fidget uselessly. The clip is not noticed and doesn't take away from your
thoughts.
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2. Humor eHow Friend

Giving speeches are nerve-racking, so set a relaxed but serious tone with humor.
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3. Please don't make this mistake Richie!

You've probably heard people say, "Just imagine that everyone else is naked or in their
underwear." Please don't make the same mistake as I did and take heed of this advice,
because it's very distracting!
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4. Nervousness when speaking Ryan Seaman

If you have a hard time looking at people when speaking in public, try looking at the back wall.
They really can't tell whether you're looking at them or not.
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5. Slow and steady Caitlin McDunua

Keep constant eye contact as you read through your speech, and read slowly so you get your
point across. Also, pretend like you're talking to your best friend.
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6. Delivering a speech Roamer

When you deliver a speech, always think you will never see the people you are talking to
again. This will let you talk freely without worry of people harassing you for making mistakes.
Rate this tip:

7. How to not be so nervous! jenny F.

Do not use eye contact!! When reading your speech, look at an object just above the person
or people's heads. Look at two or three objects so it looks like you are looking at all of the
people in the room.

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8. Practice makes perfect Roamer

When you are getting ready to present a speech, practice. Practice, practice, practice. Don't
tire yourself out though. The night before you present, rest. It will help you so much and give
you the chance to give the audience a good show.
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9. Presenting a apeech Zak B.

When you give a speech, keep from fidgeting and moving. Before you begin to read, I
suggest you take a deep breath, project your voice clearly and somewhat slowly to the back
of the room. Don't read your cue cards. No one will be able to hear you!
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10. How to deliver a speech eHow Friend

Have someone stand in the opposite corner of your house while you're practicing, and talk so
they can hear you. This makes it easier to sound loud enough in the actual speech.
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11. How to give a speech Jim H.

Contrary to some well-intentioned advice posted elsewhere, DO make eye contact with your
audience. In fact, pick out specific people and look at them. Arrive early and meet some of the
people you'll be talking to so you'll feel like you have some friends out there. This will reduce
your nervousness. Remember, people want you to succeed!
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12. Ways to practice

After you write your entire speech, whether it is written in an outline or a manuscript, always
practice standing up and talking out loud. Use your stuffed animals as an audience and make
eye contact. Don't read to the audience, speak to them. Time yourself, so you will know if you
need to add more info or cut some out in order to get your desired time length. Remember,
when you do it live, it will be a few minutes faster than when you practiced.