Prepare a Speaking Outline for Delivery

Using the same numbering system as the working outline, condense the full sentences into key words or phrases, including just enough words to jog your memory. Place the speaking outline on large (at least 4 X 6-inch) notecards or 8.5 X 11-inch sheets of paper. Print large enough so that you can see the words at a glance.

Sometimes Only Exact Wording Will Do

Even though the delivery outline should contain key words or phrases almost exclusively, when exact wording is critical to an accurate representation of your speech material (as in conveying quotations verbatim or when the issue is highly controversial or emotion-laden and precise wording is needed to make the point as clear as possible), you may want to write it out in full sentences.

Indicate Delivery Cues

Include any delivery cues that will be part of the speech. To ensure visibility, capitalize the cues, place them in parentheses, and/or highlight them.

DELIVERY CUE EXAMPLE
Transitions (TRANSITION)
Timing (PAUSE)(SLOW DOWN)
Speaking Rate/Volume (SLOWLY)(LOUDER)
Presentation Aids (SHOW MODEL) (SLIDE 3)
Source (ATLANTA CONSTITUTION,August 2, 2005)
Statistic (2010, boys to girls 94,232;U.S. Health Human Services)
Quotation Eubie Blake, 100:“If I’d known I was gonna live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.”
Difficult-to-Pronounce or -Remember Names or Words Eowyn (A-OH-win)

Checklist: Tips on Using Notecards or Sheets of Paper

1. Leave some blank space at the margins. This will help you find your place as you glance at the cards.

2. Number your notecards or sheets so that you can follow them with ease.

3. Instead of turning the cards or sheets, slide them under one another.

4. Do not staple notes or sheets together.

5. If you use a lectern, place the notes or sheets near eye level.

6. Do not use the cards or sheets in hand gestures, as they become distracting pointers or flags.

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Practice the Speech

The key to the successful delivery of any speech, particularly when using a key-word outline, is practice. The more you rehearse your speech, the more comfortable you will become when you speak. For more information on practicing the speech, see Chapter 19, “Using the Body.”

SAMPLE SPEAKING OUTLINE

Staying ahead of Spyware

JOHN COULTER

Salt Lake Community College

INTRODUCTION

  1. Worry, identity?
  2. Anxious, security? (Attention getter)
  3. Aware spyware install, without knowledge, harvest sensitive, steps, protect
  4. Evolving, stay safe, arm against (Thesis statement)
  5. Today, forms spyware, harm, keep infected (Preview)

(TRANSITION: So, state . . .?)

[PAUSE]

BODY

  1. Type privacy invasion, malware, installs, gathers, sends without consent (FTC, “Quick Facts”)
    1. Some, Web-browsing habits, sell
    2. Capture passwords, identity theft

    3. Spooky, strokes, records

    4. Adware display ads (PC Magazine, “Nine Ways”)

      1. Annoying, no track you
      2. Spyware, stolen data, “the lair of its evil creator,” Neil Rubenking (“Nine Ways”)
    5. Viruses replicate
      1. Individuals, brag; spyware written corporate teams, make money (CNET Video)

      2. Viruses illegal, spyware legislation, failed passage (GovTrack.us, “I SPY”)

  2. Different routes, programmed, browsing to theft

    1. Installs silently, “piggybacking” downloadable, free file-sharing, games
    2. Links, pop-ups, “unsubscribe” spam, known sources
    3. Legitimate antispyware, scareware, promise fix, install (Microsoft, “Fake Virus”)
    4. Keystroke, spying, identity theft [SHOW SLIDE]
      1. Deliberately

      2. June 29, 2010, Newsweek, Jessica Ramirez, Smartphone apps

    5. Clicking pop-ups, quizzes, groups, activate spyware

  3. Symptoms, problems easy
    1. Sign infiltration, Google’s Web search help page, stream, pop-up ads (Google, “Help”)
    2. Strange toolbars [SHOW SLIDE]
    3. Browser settings hijacked, forcing strange Web

    4. Behave sluggishly, files, displaced, disappear, crash

  1. Prevention, best way, harmful, potentially dangerous

    1. Good antispyware
      1. Microsoft, Windows Defender operating systems; free Microsoft Security Essentials
      2. PC Magazine Editor’s Choice stand-alone malware protection Spyware Doctor with Antivirus; security suite Norton Internet Security (PC Magazine, “Free Virus and Spyware Protection”)

      3. Free antispyware, PC Magazine: doesn’t do thorough job; contains spyware

    2. Browser up-to-date, security updates

    3. Don’t install, fine print, check reviews
    4. Software, smartphone apps, know, trust
    5. Don’t click links pop-up
    6. Reply, open spam, e-mail
    7. “Unsubscribe” spam, lurk here
    8. Maximum security, social media
    9. Strong passwords easily guessed; not smartphone automatically remember (ID Theft 911) [PAUSE]

CONCLUSION

  1. Money, problem long-lasting
  2. Spyware guises use personal stored computers, smartphones without consent, right steps, unwanted intrusions
  3. Final, stay abreast, consult Stopbadware.org, StaySafeOnline.org
  4. Be vigilant, stay safe, luck!

(TRANSITION: Many confused . . . differences spyware, adware, malware, virus.)

(TRANSITION: May be wondering . . . gains foothold . . .)

(TRANSITION: Spyware lurks, social networking sites . . .)

(TRANSITION: Good news . . . protect . . .)

(TRANSITION: So along with antispyware software, else?)

Checklist: Steps in Creating a Speaking Outline

1. Create the outline on sheets of paper or large notecards.

2. Write large and legibly using at least 14-point font or easy-to-read ink and large letters.

3. For each main and subpoint, choose a key word or a phrase that will jog your memory accurately.

4. Include delivery cues.

5. Write out full quotations and other critical information.

6. Using the speaking outline, practice at least five times.

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