Speech Tip#2

Now that you all have chosen your speech topics, it's time to get down to business. Here's what you should do next:

1). Research your topic. Make sure to vary your sources. You must have at least 4 sources and they must be varied. This means that you may not use 4 internet sources. You may use two at the most, but must have books, magazine articles, peer reviewed journal articles, etc....

2). After researching, choose your main points. You should have about 3 main ideas you want to cover. Make sure your main points all relate to the topic itself, but are separate from one another so they do not blur together. You can read about main points in Chapter 8.

3). Go to the Handouts Page and look at the Outline Worksheet. You must include everything on that outline worksheet in your outline. But take note, the Outline Worksheet is merely a tool. You can look at an outline example, also listed on the Handouts Page, to make sure your outline looks appropriate.

4). Make sure that your finished outline has only full sentences. No fragment sentences, no bullet points, no partial sentence. You must also have proper punctuation.

I am always here to answer questions for you in case you need help. I am more than willing to look over an outline ahead of time and give you advice. Start preparing early!!! You must turn in an outline in order to present a speech.