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PUBLIC SPEAKINGOrganizing the SpeechCopyright 20121Strategic
OrganizationOrganizing speech to achieve particular result with
particular audience
Copyright 20122Main PointsMajor points developed in body of
speechMost speeches have 2-5
Copyright 20123Preparing Main PointsKeep points separateTry to
use same pattern of wordingBalance time devoted to each
Copyright 20124Chronological OrderMain points follow time
pattern
Copyright 20125Chronological OrderBuilding the Great Wall began
during the Qin dynasty of 221-206 B.C.New sections of the Great
Wall were added during the Han dynasty of 206 B.C.-220 A.D.The
Great Wall was completed during the Ming Dynasty of 1368-1644.
Copyright 20126Using Chronological Order
Copyright 20127Spatial OrderMain points follow directional
pattern
Copyright 20128Spatial OrderAt the center of a hurricane is
thecalm, cloud-free eye.Surrounding the eye is the eyewall, adense
ring of clouds that produces themost intense wind and
rainfall.Rotating around the eyewall are largebands of clouds and
precipitationcalled spiral rain bands.
Copyright 20129Spatial Order
Copyright 201210Causal OrderMain points show cause-effect
relationship
Copyright 201211Causal OrderThe U.S. faces a shortage of
qualified air-traffic controllers.If this shortage continues, it
will create serious problems for airline safety.
Copyright 201212Problem-Solution OrderFirst main point: The
problemSecond main point: The solution
Copyright 201213Puppy mills are a serious problem across the
U.S.Solving the problem requires legislation and individual
initiative.
Copyright 201214Using Problem-Solution Order
Copyright 201215Topical OrderMain points divide topic into
logical, consistent subtopics
Copyright 201216Topical OrderAs a teacher, Ida Wells-Barnett
opposed inferior schools for African-Americans.As a journalist,
Wells-Barnett campaigned against lynching.As a civic organizer,
Wells-Barnett helped found the NAACP.
Copyright 201217Supporting MaterialsMaterials used to support
speakers ideas
Copyright 201218ConnectiveWord or phrase connecting ideas
Copyright 201219Types of ConnectivesTransitionInternal
previewInternal summarySignpost
Copyright 201220TransitionIndicates speaker has finished one
thought & is moving to another
Copyright 201221TransitionNow that we have a clear understanding
of the problem, let me share the solution.
Copyright 201222Internal PreviewStatement in body of speech
indicating what speaker will discuss next
Copyright 201223Internal PreviewIn discussing how Asian
Americans have been stereotyped in the mass media, well look first
at the origins of the problem and second at its continuing impact
today.
Copyright 201224Internal SummaryStatement in body of speech
summarizing preceding point(s)
Copyright 201225Internal SummaryFirst, we have seen that
Americas criminal justice system is not deterring crime. Second, we
have seen that prison rehabilitation programs are not
successful.
Copyright 201226SignpostBrief statement showing where speaker is
or focusing attention on key ideas
Copyright 201227SignpostsThe first cause of this problem is
inefficient agricultural production.The second cause is recurrent
drought in the affected countries. The final cause is mismanagement
of available food resources.
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