Outlining

Outlining is an important first step in speech-making; it allows you to ensure your speech flows smoothly and covers all your main points.

As its name suggests, a preparation outline helps you lay out the main topics and sub-points of your speech.

Speaking outlines help presenters with the timing, pacing, and overall delivery of the speech.

Rough draft outlines serve as a precursor to the speech's rough draft and help organize the speakers' ideas into a cohesive topic.