14 - Tips for Outlines and Speaking Notes

Tips for your preparation outline:

• Use full, complete sentences

• Write out everything you think you want to say to your audience

• Incorporate your sources and their credibility

• Add a bibliography page (MLA or APA style)

• Use Student Sheet to build your outlines!

Remember the adage: More is better!

Tips for your speaking notes:

• Use key words only

• Enough to jog your brain

• Make print large (to see at a glance)

• Use one side of note card/paper

• Number your cards

• Use Student Sheet to make your speaking notes! The autocreation feature helps break your outline down to key words!

Remember the adage: Less is better!