The preparation outline for this round was worth 20 points if you followed the "formula" explained in Chapter 10 and expounded on in class. The assignment page stipulated the following:
The outline must include the Specific Purpose, Central Idea, and Organizational Pattern along with all the other elements accurately phrased and hierarchically arranged.
If you received less than 14 points, you really should review proper preparation outline formatting before the informative round.
| Note | Symbol Key: |
Interpretation |
| ! = |
SUPERIOR |
You handed in a well formatted and clear preparation outline; this clearly helped you put together a strong speech! |
| + = |
EFFECTIVE |
Formatting is good. |
| + = |
PROBLEMATIC |
Preparation outline needs more work to be in the proper format. |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
Preparation outline needs more work to be in the proper format. |
| "brief" or "spkout" | Your preparation was way too brief; it was more of a speaking outline. Remember, the preparation is your speech in its entirety; don't stint. | |
| Ø = |
MISSING | No preparation outline was submitted. Sorry, but preparation outlines are not accepted late. They are to help you prepare your speech and I use them when grading your speech. They are of little value after the fact. |