Compare and contrast the working and speaking outlines. How does the speaker transition from a working outline to a speaking outline? Among the sentence, phrase, and key word styles of outlines, which ones work best for working outlines and which ones work best for speaking outlines?
*Note: if testing is done after coverage of Chapter 14, this question can be adapted to synthesize information about delivery by adding: How might the style of outline used impact the effectiveness of the speaker's delivery?

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The Answer is Ideal answers will articulate an understanding that the working outline is a rough draft outline that is used throughout the preparation of the speech-usually revisited and revised continually throughout the process. The speaking outline is the final speech plan that usually includes complete details, delivery tips, and notes about presentational aids. The working outline should be revised several times as the speaker continues to research and develop his or her ideas. Once the speaker is satisfied with the organization of the speech, the working outline becomes the raw material for the speaking outline. Working outlines are usually written in full sentences, ensuring that the ideas are clearly developed and articulated. However, as the speaker transitions to the speaking outline, the working outline should be pared down to phrases or key words, and additional delivery cues and notes about oral citations should be added. Whereas sentence style outlines work best for working outlines, phrase and key-word style outlines work best for speaking outlines because they allow the speaker to speak conversationally in the spontaneous and adaptable extemporaneous style (discussed in Chapter 14) and to make eye contact with the audience (because the speaker is not tied to reading the speech word for word from the manuscript).

Compare and Contrast the Working and Speaking Outlines