THE

SPEECH
WRITING
P RO C E S S

C R E D I T S : D L S U O R A L
C O M M U N I C A T I O N I N
C O N T E X T ( O C C )
B L U E P R I N T C O M M I T T E E
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 Writing a speech is a process that follows specific
steps, but it is not linear.

WRITING A
SPEECH It is recursive, which means it is Recursive writing
a procedure that is indefinite, produces drafts and
giving you a chance to repeat versions before the
output becomes
any of the writing procedures as
satisfactory.
necessary.
THE SPEECH WRITING
P RO C E S S
 The writing process begins with a
concept or an idea, which is further
explored through reading and research.

WHERE DO Sometimes, a topic is narrowed down

YO U further to be more specific.
BEGIN?

The purpose of the speech is then

identified as the message the speaker
would like to share becomes clearer.
 It is done by creating a thesis statement,
which would provide the backbone of
the whole speech.

WHERE DO Next, audience analysis is considered in

YO U order to identify the language and tone
to be used.
BEGIN?

Afterward, data gathering is conducted

through research, to support the ideas
presented by the speaker.
THE WRITING PROCESS FOR YOU TO KNOW AT IF YOU HAVE ALREADY IF YOU STILL HAVE TIME, HOWEVER, WRITING IS
BEING RECURSIVE MAY WHAT POINT IT IS COMMUNICATED YOUR IMPROVEMENTS MAY STILL MOST OF THE TIME
SEEM NEVER-ENDING. ALREADY SATISFACTORY IS POINT, THEN IT IS SAFE TO BE DONE. ANCHORED WITH TIME
TO LOOK BACK AT YOUR SAY THAT THE PROCESS IS THUS THE PROCESS
THESIS STATEMENT. SATISFACTORY. SHOULD BE FOLLOWED IN
ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH IT
JUST AS REQUIRED.
COMPONENTS
OF THE
SPEECH
WRITING
P ROCESS
 1 . A U D I E N C E A N A LY S I S

Entails looking into the profile of your target

audience so you can tailor-fit your speech The profile includes the following information:
content and delivery to them.
• Demography (age range, male-female ratio,
educational background and affiliations or
degree program taken, nationality, economic
status, academic or corporate designations)
• Situation (time, venue, occasion, and size)
• Psychology (values, beliefs,
attitudes, preferences, racial and cultural
ideologies, and needs)
 2. THE PURPOSE FOR WRITING AND
DELIVERING THE SPEECH

TO INFORM - PROVIDES THE AUDIENCE WITH A TO PERSUADE - PROVIDES THE AUDIENCE WITH TO ENTERTAIN – PROVIDES THE AUDIENCE WITH
CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE IDEA OR WELL-ARGUED IDEAS THAT CAN AMUSEMENT.
CONCEPT PRESENTED BY THE SPEAKER. INFLUENCE THEIR OWN BELIEFS AND DECISIONS.
 GENERAL SPECIFIC PURPOSE
PURPOSE
To inform To inform Grade 11 students about the process of
EXAMPLES conducting an automated student government election.

OF To inform Grade 11 students about the definition and

relevance of information literacy today.
GENERAL
AND To inform Grade 11 students about the importance of
effective money management.
SPECIFIC
PURPOSES
To persuade To persuade the school administrators to switch from
manual to automated student government election.

To persuade Grade 11 students to develop information

literacy skills.

To persuade the school administrators to promote

financial literacy.
 The topic is your focal point of speech, which can be
determined once you have decided on your purpose.

Choose one that really interests you.

3. THE
TO P I C
There is a variety of strategies used in selecting a topic,
such as using your personal experiences, discussing with
your family or friends, free writing, listing, asking
questions, or semantic webbing.
 • Narrowing down a topic means
making your idea more specific and
focused.

• The strategies in selecting a topic

may also be used when you narrow
down a topic.
4.
e.g. --->
NA RROWING
DOWN A
TO PIC
 Data gatheing is the stage where you collect
ideas, information, sources, and references
relevant or related to your specific topic.

This can be done by visiting the library, browsing

the web, observing a certain phenomenon or
5 . D ATA event related to your topic, or conducting an
G AT H E R I N G interview or survey.

The date that you will gather will be very useful in

making your speech informative, persuasive, or
entertaining.
 • In general, writing patterns are structures that will help you
organize the ideas related to your topic.

6.
WRITING
P AT T E R N S
EXAMPLESOF
WRITING
PAT T E R N S
7. AN OUTLINE

An outline is a herarchical list that Experts in public speaking say that A good outline helps you see that all
shows the relationship of your ideas. once your outline is ready, two-thirds the ideas are in line with your main
of your speech writing is finished. idea or message.
 P A RT S O F A
SPEECH
OUTLINE
A speech outline usually has three
parts: the introduction, body, and
conclusion.
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These parts are further elaborated

through the provision of specific
ideas and supporting data.
SUGGESTED
OUTLINE
F O R M AT 1
SUGGESTED
OUTLINE
F O R M AT 2
 The body of the speech provides explanations,
examples, or any details that can help you
deliver your purpose and explain the main idea
of your speech.
8. THE
One major consideration in developing the
B O DY O F body of your speech is the focus or central
THE idea.
SPEECH
The body of your speech should have only one
focus or central idea.
SOME
Present real-
S T R AT E G I E S life or Show
TO H I G H L I G H T practical statistics
examples
YO U R M A I N
IDEA
Share ideas
Present from experts
comparisons or
practitioners
9 . T H E I N T RO D U C T I O N

THE INTRODUCTION IS THE FOUNDATION OF HERE, YOUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO GET THE YOUR FIRST FEW WORDS SHOULD DO SO.
YOUR SPEECH. ATTENTION OF YOUR AUDIENCE AND
PRESENT THE SUBJECT OR MAIN IDEA OF
YOUR SPEECH.
S O M E S T R AT E G I E S I N W R I T I N G T H E
I N T RO D U C T I O N

USE A REAL-LIFE USE PRACTICAL EXAMPLES START WITH A FAMILIAR USE FACTS OR TELL A PERSONAL STORY
EXPERIENCE AND AND EXPLAIN THEIR OR STRONG QUOTE AND STATISTICS AND TO ILLUSTRATE YOUR
CONNECT THAT CONNECTION YOUR THEN EXPLAIN WHAT IT HIGHLIGHT THEIR POINT.
EXPERIENCE TO YOUR SUBJECT. MEANS. IMPORTANCE TO YOUR
SUBJECT. SUBJECT.
 10. THE CONCLUSION

THE CONCLUSION RESTATES THE MAIN IDEA OF IT PROVIDES A SUMMARY, EMPHASIZES THE WHILE THE PRIMARY GOAL OF YOUR
YOUR SPEECH. MESSAGE, AND CALLS FOR ACTION. INTRODUCTION IS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF
YOUR AUDIENCE, THE CONCLUSION AIMS TO
LEAVE THE AUDIENCE WITH A MEMORABLE
STATEMENT.
 S O M E S T R AT E G I E S I N W R I T I N G T H E
CONCLUSION

BEGIN YOUR CONCLUSION WITH A USE POSITIVE EXAMPLES, ENCOURAGING ASK A QUESTION OR SERIES OF
RESTATEMENT OF YOUR MESSAGE. WORDS, OR MEMORABLE LINES FROM SONGS QUESTIONS THAT CAN MAKE YOUR
OR STORIES FAMILIAR TO YOUR AUDIENCE. AUDIENCE REFLECT OR PONDER.
 Your written speech involves
correcting errors in mechanics, such
as grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, unity, coherence, and
others.
1 1 .
E D I T I N G / R E V I S I N G
There are six power principles in
speech editing (Dlugan, 2013; as
cited in Sipacio & Balgos, 2016):
 • EDIT FOR FOCUS.

SPEECH • "So, what's the point? What's the message of the speech?"
EDITING
P OW E R • Ensure that everything you have written, from introduction
to conclusion, is related to your central message.
PRINCIPLE
1
 • EDIT FOR CLARITY.

SPEECH • "I don't understand the message because the examples or

EDITING supporting details were confusing."

P OW E R
• Make all ideas in your speech clear by arranging them in
PRINCIPLE logical order (e.g., main idea first then supporting details, or
2 supporting details first then main idea).
 • EDIT FOR CONCISION.
SPEECH
EDITING • "The speech was all over the place; the speaker kept talking
P OW E R endlessly as if no one was listening to him/her."

PRINCIPLE
• Keep your speech short and clear by eliminating unrelated
3 stories and sentences and by using simple words.
 • EDIT FOR CONTINUITY.
SPEECH
EDITING • "The speech was too difficult to follow; I was lost in the
P OW E R middle."

PRINCIPLE
• Keep the flow of your presentation smooth by adding
4 transition words and phrases.
 • EDIT FOR VARIETY.
SPEECH
EDITING • "I didn't enjoy the speech because it was boring."
P OW E R
PRINCIPLE • Add spice to your speech by shifting tone and style from
formal to coversational and vice-versa, moving around the
5 stage, or adding humor.
 • EDIT FOR IMPACT AND BEAUTY.
SPEECH
EDITING • "There's nothing really special about the speech."
P OW E R
PRINCIPLE • Make your speech memorable by using these strategies:
surprise the audience, use vivid descriptive images, write
6 well-crafted memorable lines, and use figures of speech.
12. REHEARSING
• Gives you an opportunity to identify wht works and what does not work for you and for your
target audience.
S O M E S T R AT E G I E S I N R E H E A R S I N G

Reading your speech aloud. Recording for your own analysis or The best thing to remember at this
your peers or coaches to give feedback stage is "Constant practice makes
on your delivery. perfect."
 OTHER
GUIDELINESIN
SPEECH
WRITING
Keep your words short and simple. Your speech is
meant to be heard, not read, by your audience.

Avoid jargon, acronyms, or technical words because they

can confuse your audience.

Make your speech more personal. Use the personal

pronoun "I," but take care not to overuse it.
When you need to emphasize collectiveness with
your audience, use the personal pronoun "we".
Use active verbs and contractions because
they add to the personal and
conversational tone of your speech.

Be sensitive of your audience. Be very careful

with your language, jokes, and non-verbal
cues.

Use metaphors and other figures of speech to

effectively convey your point.

Manage your time well; make sure that the speech

falls under the time limit.
 REFERENCES
Sipacio, P., & Balgos, A. (2016). Oral communication in context. C & E Publishing, Inc.

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