Problem 1: What is the topic of your speech? Why is it appropriate for you?
Problem 2: Why is the topic appropriate for your audience?
Problem 3: How is your topic narrowed to conform to the time limits for the speech assignment?
Problem 4: What is your specific purpose statement?
Problem 5: What is your central idea?
Problem 6: How will you introduce your topic and what method(s) of gaining attention do you use in the introduction?
Problem 7: How do you establish your credibility in the introduction?
Problem 8: Write the preview statement you will use in your introduction.
Problem 9: What method of organization will you use in the speech?
Problem 10: State in full sentences the main points to be developed in the body of your speech.
Problem 11: What information will you include to adapt the content of your speech so it will be clear and interesting to your audience? Be specific.
Problem 12: How will you conclude and what method(s) of reinforcing your central idea do you use in the conclusion?