COM 200 Chapter 9: PS Structuring Your Speech, Part 6
21 Nov 2016
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Structuring your speech (chapter 9 of osborn, osborn, & osborn) Developing an effective conclusion: many beginning speakers tend to end their speeches awkwardly. It should not be done at the point where you just got tired of speaking or ran out of time. Saying (cid:498)that"s it(cid:499) or (cid:498)i"m done(cid:499) suggests that you haven"t planned your speech out very well. The final words of your speech should stay w/ the listeners & remind them of your message & when appropriate, move them to action. End with a story: stories are remembered long after facts & figures are forgotten, a concluding narrative can help your audience experience the meaning of your message. Whatever closing technique you selected, be certain that it satieties your audience that what was promised in the beginning has now been delivered to them. Make sure to plan your summary statement & concluding remarks carefully, just as you did w/ your introduction.
