Homework: Outlining an Introductory Speech
Review the information involved in planning a speech.
The main steps involved in preparing any type of speech include the following:
o Choose the Right Topic
o Narrow Your Topic
o Locate Supporting Material
o Structure Your Speech
o Prepare an Outline
o Practice
o Deliver Your Speech
Prepare an introduction speech.
In a one-page outline, see attached format, consider the following as you prepare your speech:
o Brainstorm what your fellow classmates might find interesting about you for this introduction speech. Consider family history, stories about your childhood, significant life events, or your accomplishments.
o Narrow your ideas down to a specific topic, theme, or anecdote.
o List the specific topic or title for your speech.
o When locating supporting materials for your introduction speech, think about any visual aids that may support your delivery.
o Remember to think about how you will open and close your introduction speech. Include those notes in your outline.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.