Final Outline and Speech Manuscript.
Yours speech manuscript is a prepared statement word for word of your speech. It follows the sequence of your preparation outline. Your speech should not sound like an essay read to your audience. It is less formal, more interactive, and typically uses simpler sentences. Avoid highly complex language that may confuse your audience. Remember the difference between oral and written styles when constructing your speech. Write this as though you were delivering your actual speech.
Your speech should be between 650 to 800 words. Points will be deducted if it does not fall within this range.
Research thoroughly. You must have a minimum of four (4) reliable sources outside of your own knowledge of your subject. You should cite research sources during your speech, using oral notes such as according to to indicate that you have done the research for the speech.
Use verbal support. You need to include at least two (2) different forms of support in your speech. The following are examples of different types of support: statistics, testimony, narrative, reports, and anecdotes.
Provide at least one meaningful visual aid. Aids do add interest but make sure that they are incorporated smoothly into the presentation. List them as exhibit 1, 2, 3, and so forth into your speech. See the speech manuscript on Flexible Spending Plan as a guide on how you can incorporate your visual aid. You can also attach them at the end of your speech.
