In this project, the focus in on effective speech organization.

• Select an outline that's appropriate for your topic and allows your listeners to easily follow and understand your presentation.

  
  

• Make your message clear to the audience; the main points, subpoints, and support materials should contribute to that message.

  
  

• Use appropriate transitional words, phrases, statements, or questions as you move from one idea to another.

  
  

• Create a strong beginning and conclusion. You may find it helpful to memorize them as you did in Project 1.

  
  

• Incorporate suggestions from your evaluation from Project 1 as you prepare and rehearse this speech.