What are the differences between a preparation outline and a delivery outline? Discuss specific

items that should be included on both.

What will be an ideal response?

A preparation outline serves the purpose to help the speaker work through exactly
what he or she plans to accomplish, and how. In addition, the preparation outline
allows the student to test the speech for completeness, unity, coherence, and overall
effectiveness. In a classroom situation, this also serves the purpose of letting the
instructor better understand what the student plans to do. The preparation outline
should include supporting material, standard outlining format (indentation, correct use
of numbering, logical subdivisions, etc.) The purpose and the central idea should be
written at the top of the outline. The preparation outline might also be used to initially
practice the speech.
A delivery outline is the one the speaker will be using during the speech; it should be
used for most of the practice sessions. The purpose is to enhance the speaker?s delivery
by providing enough information to serve as a memory cue, but not so much to be
distracting during the speech. It should not include the specific purpose or central idea
but should include an abbreviated form of the introduction and conclusion. Key words
should be used rather than complete sentences. Supporting material and signposts
should be included. Prompts or delivery cues may also be included.