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SPEECH PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Before you turn your Speech Preparation Outline in please go over each item in this check list and make sure that you can say yes to each and every item on this list in regard to your topic, and your preparation outline. I will not accept outlines that are not in agreement with the items included on this list.
TOPIC SELECTION:
_____1. Have you selected a topic which your content is informative (not persuasive)?
_____2. Have you selected a topic in which you are interested?
_____3. Have you selected a topic that will be unique to the majority of your audience?
_____4. Have you narrowed the topic to fit the time requirements?
_____5. Have you considered the significance and relevance of your topic to your audience?
PURPOSE:
_____1. Have you narrowed your purpose to the specific understanding you want your audience to acquire by the end of your speech?
_____2. Make sure the specific purpose is concrete and clear–avoid figurative language and avoid being vague and too general.
_____3. Does your specific purpose state what you wish to accomplish (e.g., To inform my audience about the two major forms of hula.)?
_____4. Is your specific purpose one distinct thought or idea?
THESIS STATEMENT/CENTRAL IDEA:
_____1. Is your thesis statement (central idea) one complete sentence?
_____2. Is the wording of your thesis a clear and concise sentence summarizing your main points?
Note: Your Thesis forecasts exactly what is going to be discussed.
PREPARATION OUTLINE CHECKLIST
ORGANIZATION:
_____1. Have you determined the best pattern of organization for the topic and purpose?
_____2. Is your thesis statement (central ideal) consistent with your preview, main points and summary? Note: It is extremely important to maintain this internal consistency.
_____3. Have you highlighted your main points by forecasting and summarizing them, by including transitions, and by repeating the main points in your connectives?
_____4. Have you
Before you turn your Speech Preparation Outline in please go over each item in this check list and make sure that you can say yes to each and every item on this list in regard to your topic, and your preparation outline. I will not accept outlines that are not in agreement with the items included on this list.
TOPIC SELECTION:
_____1. Have you selected a topic which your content is informative (not persuasive)?
_____2. Have you selected a topic in which you are interested?
_____3. Have you selected a topic that will be unique to the majority of your audience?
_____4. Have you narrowed the topic to fit the time requirements?
_____5. Have you considered the significance and relevance of your topic to your audience?
PURPOSE:
_____1. Have you narrowed your purpose to the specific understanding you want your audience to acquire by the end of your speech?
_____2. Make sure the specific purpose is concrete and clear–avoid figurative language and avoid being vague and too general.
_____3. Does your specific purpose state what you wish to accomplish (e.g., To inform my audience about the two major forms of hula.)?
_____4. Is your specific purpose one distinct thought or idea?
THESIS STATEMENT/CENTRAL IDEA:
_____1. Is your thesis statement (central idea) one complete sentence?
_____2. Is the wording of your thesis a clear and concise sentence summarizing your main points?
Note: Your Thesis forecasts exactly what is going to be discussed.
PREPARATION OUTLINE CHECKLIST
ORGANIZATION:
_____1. Have you determined the best pattern of organization for the topic and purpose?
_____2. Is your thesis statement (central ideal) consistent with your preview, main points and summary? Note: It is extremely important to maintain this internal consistency.
_____3. Have you highlighted your main points by forecasting and summarizing them, by including transitions, and by repeating the main points in your connectives?
_____4. Have you
References: _____1. Have you ONLY Cited Sources in your reference section thhat you will VERBALLY cite in your speech? _____2. Have you completely cited all of your sources using MLA or APA format?