Speech Organization - Gordon State College
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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)
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 form
II. FB causes conflict
III. 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 schools
Main Point 2 – FB in colleges
OR
Main 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 friendships
Main 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)