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Speech Planning Worksheet

Introduction (The speaker sells the idea to the audience so they’ll want to listen. The first few minutes of a speech are very important.) 10%

A. Get Audience’s Attention • • •

Share a brief story or example that directly relates to the speech. Mention a startling statement, statistic or fact. Start with a question, quotation, or familiar saying that has to do with the topic of the speech.

How is everyone doing today?? I'm glad to see so many students pursuing a college education. It wasn't too long ago that I was in your shoes. Hello name in Antonio Horton and I am the project coordinator for "One SAFE JSU". I'm going to be talking to you about 2 things: The Latasha Norman Counseling Center and the new initiative called "One SAFE JSU". Before I get started let me just say that I'm not a long-winded person. I know that our brains are designed to only retain a certain amount of information, and within that short time that I have your attention, I want you to get the most out of this presentation. I'm an "Open Forum" type of person. If you have questions at "Any Given time" feel free to ask. I do have one short video, but I value your input and B. State The Topic I want to hear from you guys. Then I'll be out of your way. The Latasha Norman Counseling Center. How many of you have heard of it? Do you know where its located? Ok. We are located in the New Student center. Take the elevators to the 2nd floor and make a left when you get off. We are straight through the double doors in suite 2102. We want you to know that you have our support and that we are here for you. I know that Counseling has a Social Stigma. "Oh, It must mean that something's wrong with him". "Wonder what she going in there for?", but the thing is..everything can be going right and you can still get counseling. Simple as sorting through your feelings, managing your time, Balancing C.school, Relate Audience Life and homeTo sickness, or if you just have some things you want to let out. We are here. We help with all types• of concerns as depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, building healthy People such pay attention to things that concern them. relationships,• crisis intervention, andtoother behaviorexperience, implications.fear, or situation with which You might refer a common

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everyone is familiar. Challenge the audience with a question, invitation or quiz.

Why do you guys think people avoid counseling?? People don't generally care what others say when they see a doctor about physical wellness, so what

D. Preview Main Points •

Simply list the points in the order they will be presented.

Body of Presentation (The body includes the main points of your message.) 80% • • • • • •

Select three main points you want to emphasize. A point can be expressed in many different ways. Repeat an important point before moving on to discuss another point. Use transitions to connect parts of the presentation. Transitions are words or phrases that allow you to move smoothly from one point to another. Use stories, personal experiences or humor to add interest and reinforce each point. Picture words help individuals visualize what you say and keep the listener interested.

Main Point: 1. What it is and just what to do. You cant prevent a public health problem if you don't know what it is. And thats what Interpersonal Violence is classified as, a "Public Health Problem". We want to make sure that you know just what to do if a student walks up to you and says I was raped, or I was sexually assaulted in my dorm. We have a universal process in place to to address these incidents. We have had instances where the department launched THEIR OWN Main Point: internal investigation. This is not the process.

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Conclusion

(The speaker wraps up by summarizing the main points the audience needs to keep in mind. Just as first impressions are important, the same is true of final ones!) 10%

A. Signal the close of the speech by using a simple transition sentence that lets the audience know the speech is nearly finished.

B. Reinforce the main points by reminding the audience about the most important things they have just heard.

C. End strongly • Use a brief story, example, or quotation. • Or, encourage the audience to do something to follow up on what they have just heard. • Sometimes it is helpful to mention where additional information can be obtained.