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Principles of Speech Writing

The document outlines the process of writing a speech, which includes conducting an audience analysis, determining the purpose and topic, gathering data, creating an outline and body, and rehearsing. It notes that the process is recursive rather than linear. Key components of speech writing are analyzing the audience demographics, situation, and psychology; determining the informative, entertainment, or persuasive purpose; narrowing the topic; collecting relevant information; using an organizational structure; creating an outline; editing for clarity, focus, and impact; and rehearsing for improvement.
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Principles of Speech Writing

The document outlines the process of writing a speech, which includes conducting an audience analysis, determining the purpose and topic, gathering data, creating an outline and body, and rehearsing. It notes that the process is recursive rather than linear. Key components of speech writing are analyzing the audience demographics, situation, and psychology; determining the informative, entertainment, or persuasive purpose; narrowing the topic; collecting relevant information; using an organizational structure; creating an outline; editing for clarity, focus, and impact; and rehearsing for improvement.
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Prepared by:

Coleen R. Jamili, LPT

Oral Communication
Principles of Speech Writing

“A speech is a communicative form of expression of one’s ideas and thoughts on a


specific topic - a formal address or public discourse.”

The Speech Writing Process

 Conducting an audience analysis


 Determining the purpose of the speech
 Selecting a topic
 Narrowing down a topic
 Gathering data

 Editing and/or revising


 Rehearsing

 Selecting a speech pattern


 Preparing an outline
 Creating the body of the speech
 Preparing the introduction
 Preparing the conclusion

Fig. 1. Speech Writing Process

The process of speech writing is not chronological or liner; but rather, it is


recursive as shown on the figure above. One may opt to repeat a writing procedure or
to create various drafts until they settle for the right one.

COMPONENTS OF SPEECH WRITING

1. Audience analysis entails looking into the profile of your target audience. This
will allow you to tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to your audience.
a. Demography (age range, male-female ratio, educational background, and
affiliations or degree program taken, nationality, economic status or
corporate designations)
b. Situation (time, venue, occasion and size)
c. Psychology (values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial
ideologies and needs)

2. Purpose can be classified into three:


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a. Informative Speech (provide the audience with a clear understanding of


the concept or idea)
b. Entertainment Speech (provide the audience with amusement)
c. Persuasive Speech (provide the audience with well - argued ideas that can
influence their own beliefs and decisions)

3. The topic is your main point, which can be determined once you have decided on
your purpose. Narrowing down your topic means making your main idea more
specific and focused.

4. Data gathering is where you collect ideas, information, sources and references
that are relevant or related to your topic. The data you will gather will be very useful
in making your speech informative, entertaining or persuasive.

5. Writing patterns are structures that will help you organize the ideas related to
your topic. Examples are biographical, categorical, causal, spatial, comparison and
contrast, problem-solution, and etc.

6. An outline is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas. A good
outline will help you see that all the ideas are in line with your main idea or message.

7. Editing or revising involves correcting errors in mechanics, such as grammar,


punctuation, capitalization, unity, coherence and others.
a. Edit for focus
b. Edit for clarity
c. Edit for concision
d. Edit for continuity
e. Edit for variety
f. Edit for impact and beauty

8. Rehearsing gives you an opportunity to identify what works and what doesn’t for
you and your target audience. The best thing to remember at this stage is: “Constant
practice makes perfect.”

REFERENCES:

Balgos, A. R., & Sipacio, P. J. (2016). Oral Communication in Context for Senior
High School. C & E Publishing.

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