Module 4—Reviewing and Creating Key Word Outlines
Content
· To aid in proper eye contact, speech outlines consist of key words/ phrases only not full sentences.
· When you write full sentence outlines you have the tendency to read your speeches to the audience.
· However, with key word outlines, you have more of a tendency to deliver your speech with proper eye contact and not simply read it.
· Roman numerals are used for the introductions, body, and conclusion sections of the outline.
· Major points are indented and used in the headings section of an outline.
· Subordinate points are indented under the major points of the outline.
· Indentations are used to show a hierarchy between major and subordinate points.
Strategy
1. Your instructor will distribute a sample outline and lecture on its features: headings, subordinate points, roman numerals, indentations, and key words only—not full sentences.
2. Using a sample outline, you will identify appropriate headings, subordinate points, roman numerals, indentations, and key words.
3. Now, apply these requirements to your own multi-step demonstration speech outline.
Evaluation/ Feedback: In written form, the instructor will assess if your outline includes at least 6 of the required components and offer praise and suggestions for improvements.
· To aid in proper eye contact, speech outlines consist of key words/ phrases only not full sentences.
· When you write full sentence outlines you have the tendency to read your speeches to the audience.
· However, with key word outlines, you have more of a tendency to deliver your speech with proper eye contact and not simply read it.
· Roman numerals are used for the introductions, body, and conclusion sections of the outline.
· Major points are indented and used in the headings section of an outline.
· Subordinate points are indented under the major points of the outline.
· Indentations are used to show a hierarchy between major and subordinate points.
Strategy
1. Your instructor will distribute a sample outline and lecture on its features: headings, subordinate points, roman numerals, indentations, and key words only—not full sentences.
2. Using a sample outline, you will identify appropriate headings, subordinate points, roman numerals, indentations, and key words.
3. Now, apply these requirements to your own multi-step demonstration speech outline.
Evaluation/ Feedback: In written form, the instructor will assess if your outline includes at least 6 of the required components and offer praise and suggestions for improvements.