Chapter 8:

The Preparation Outline

When crafting your speech, you will likely use two types of outlines – the preparation outline and the speaking outline. The speaking outline you will learn about in chapter 13. In this chapter you will learn how to create a thorough preparation outline for your speech. An effective outline will help you gather and organize your thoughts so that you can clearly present your topic to the audience.

Key Terms

Preparation Outline
Labels
Symbols
Indentations
Symmetry in Rhetoric
Critical Thinking Questions
Bibliography
Oral Citations