SPEECH ORGANIZATION: INTRO + BODY + CONCLUSION

Chapters 9 and 10 Lecture/Recap

(also tying in Chapters 7 and 8—because of snow days)

WHAT DOES “STRATEGIC ORGANIZATION” MEAN?Necessary for Public Speaking? (Why/Why not?)

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

BODY OF THE SPEECH

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

ORGANIZATION OF MAIN POINTS

Chronological Spatial Causal Problem-Solution Topical

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 OrderMain 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 AND CONCLUSIONS

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)