| S | C | O | R | R | E |
| Choose a subject |
Focus on a central theme |
Determine your objective | Develop your rationale | Add supportive resources | Evaluate your speech |
| The first step in preparing a speech is to list potential topics and choose a single Subject. This is the beginning of the focusing process. | Narrow the focus by choosing a single aspect of your subject as the Central Theme. This will allow you to focus your presentation to a manageable amount of information. | The Objective is a sentence that embodies the heart of your talk, what you want to accomplish with your presentation. It contains a proposition, an interrogative response, and a key word. | The Rationale establish a solid, logical framework upon which the credibility of your objective will rest. Without fail, the rationale should lead the listener to the objective. | Supportive Resources bring light, color and clarity to the truth. Whether it's a quote, story, video or other illustration, resources make the audience want to listen. | A presentation isn't complete until every aspect of the speech has undergone sufficient Evaluation. This ensures your presentation is focused, clear and engages the audience's attention. |