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OrganizingChapter 7
Topic Specific Speech Goal
Previously…Ch 4
Main Points
Thesis
Transitions
Chapter 7 = Structure
What are main points? How many should you have?
Identifying Main Points
List ideas that relate to Specific Goal Example – pg 124 Activity
Identifying Main Points
Summary of
speech
Incorporates General & Specific
Goals
Previews main points
One or two
sentences
Thesis statement p.123
Goals◦ General: Inform◦ Specific: I want the audience to understand how
to improve their grades in college. Main points
◦ Attend classes regularly◦ Develop a positive attitude◦ Study efficiently
Examples pg 122
Thesis◦ Techniques for improving test scores in college
are to attend classes regularly, develop a positive attitude, and study efficiently.
Examples pg 122
Techniques for improving test scores in college are to attend classes regularly, develop a positive attitude, and study efficiently.
Thesis
Thesis◦ You should learn to speak Spanish because it will
benefit you personally, economically, and practically.
What is the General Goal? Specific Goal? Topic? Main points?
Examples pg 122
Specific Goal: I want my audience to learn steps they can
take to reduce speech apprehension.
Example of finding MP & Thesis
Practice Focus on message
Find good audience members
Stay positive
Use notes
Remember: anxiety is
normal
Brainstorming…
Practice Focus on message
Find good audience members
Stay positive
Use notes
Remember: anxiety is
normal
Sorting…
Practice Focus on message
Find good audience members
Stay positive
Use notes
Remember: anxiety is
normal
Sorting…
Practice Focus on message
Find good audience members
Stay positive
Use notes
Remember: anxiety is
normal
Sorting…
Practice
Use Notes
Preparation
Practice
Use Notes
Specific Goal: I want my audience to learn steps they can
take to reduce speech apprehension. Points: Preparation, Focus, Attitude Thesis:
Example of finding MP & Thesis
Related to goal
Main Points: Guidelines
Specific Goal: I want the audience to understand the steps of CPR◦ MP #1 – The history of CPR
Example
Specific Goal: I want the audience to understand the steps of CPR◦ MP #1 – The first step of CPR is to check the
Airway
Example
Related to goal
Complete sentence
Main Points: Guidelines
MP1: Airway
MP1: The first step of CPR is to check the Airway
Example
Related to goal
Complete sentence
Parallel structure• Wording follows a similar structural pattern
Main Points: Guidelines
Goal
• I want the audience to learn steps to help with speech apprehension
Main Points
• The first step that can help with speech apprehension is having the right Attitude.
• A second step that can help with speech apprehension is Preparation
Example
Informative
Time order / ChronologicalNarrative orderTopic order***
Persuasive
Logical Reasons
Organizational Patterns
•Further explanation of main points
•At least two
•Includes supporting material
•For this course, can be phrases on outline
Subpoints
I. One step that can help with speech apprehension is having the right Attitude
A. Stay positiveB. Remember that nervousness is normal
II. Another step that can help with speech apprehension is PreparationA. Use notecards, not a manuscriptB. Practice and rehearse
Subpoints in Outline
Section Transitions
Signposts
Transitions
Section Transitions: Bridge or link the major parts of the speech
Where would these be?
Transitions
Intro transition MP #1 MP#1 transition MP #2…. Last MP transition Conclusion
Section Transitions
•Move the audience from point to point.
•A transition is not a main point.
•There is no content in a transition
Section Transitions
II. Another step that can help with speech apprehension is Preparation A. Use notecards, not a manuscript B. Practice and rehearse
(Transition) Now that we understand the importance of preparation, let’s move on to the last point.
III. A final step that can help with speech apprehension is to choose your focus during the presentation.
Section Transition Example
A. Use notecards, not a manuscript B. Practice and rehearse
(Transition) Now that we understand the importance of preparation, let’s move on to the next point.
III. Focus.
Do Not…
Why are Section Transitions important?
Why are Section Transitions important?
•Help audience follow speech organization•Help audience retain information
•Words or phrases within a main point
•Links subpoints and supporting material
•Helps remind audience which point you are discussing
Transitions: Signposts
Specific Goal
Main points
Thesis
Transitions
Review