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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective introduction, body, and conclusion for a speech. The introduction should grab the audience's attention, establish relevance and credibility. It previews the main points through a thesis statement and overview. The body uses concrete examples and facts to explain ideas logically. Accuracy and appropriate language are important. The conclusion restates key ideas and central message, and ends with impact using a question, quote, or call to action.

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    WRITING A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO YOUR SPEECH

    Functions of the Introduction

    – Sets the tone


    – Makes an impression
    – Arouses interest of the listener
    – Gives and develops the audience the intentions of your speech
    –
    Gain the Attention of your Audience

    – A Startling Fact or Statistic


    – Quote Someone
    – Tell a Story
    – Ask a Question

    Connect to Your Audience

    – Why should they care about my topic?


    – How is your information useful to your audience?

    Establish Your Credibility


    Why should your audience believe the information you are presenting?

    – Your expertise: Do you have any experience with your topic?


    – Your enthusiasm: Are you extremely interested in your topic? How much research did you do to learn about
    your topic?

    Preview the Message

    Preview provides a glimpse to the body of your speech, so your audience knows exactly what you will be talking about in
    your speech.

    To write an effective preview, you must include:


    1. A thesis statement. (What is your topic?)
    2. Your main points. (What are the 2 main points you will discuss in your speech?)

    Writing the Body of your Speech

    Write like you talk

    – Use short sentences.


    – Avoid unnecessary or “empty words”.
    – Don't use big words.
    – Sequence of ideas- logical and easily followed.

    Use Concrete Words and Examples


    – Concrete details keep people interested.
    – Explain or illustrate your point with examples from your research.

    Get Your Facts Together


    – Research
    – Use accurate data
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    – Check the tone of your speech
    – Check the transitions of your paragraphs
    – Check your choice of words
    – Gender- neutral or gender- sensitive
    – Appropriateness
    – Age, culture…

    Writing the Conclusion of your Speech

    A. Present a summary
    B. Repeat the key ideas presented.
    C. Repeat the central idea for emphasis.
    D. Go back to the strategy you used in the introduction.
    E. Signal the end of your speech.
    F. End with an impact.
    - Thought- provoking question
    - Quotation
    - A call for action

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