Basic Public Speaking, 2nd Edition-   The Roadmap to Confident Communications 

Douglas Parker, M.Ed.

Hands-on Webbing Techniques.  Below is the visual representation of a speech shell with its "Hub," or the center of the Hands-On Web Organizer.  This is a five-step procedure that appeals to speakers of most ages and developmental stages.  It may look a bit daunting at first, but once they try it, you will be amazed how quickly students can comprehend the concepts behind these webbing techniques!  Write the main idea of your speech in the "Hub," and then write the top three issues about your main idea in the three "Item" circles.

For some people, organizing their thoughts about a speech topic is a most perplexing and sometimes even kind of a scary chore!  With the volumes of the research available during the recent decade devoted to the functioning of the brain, is it possible that speakers can use some of this information to draft a "hands-on" speech without going back to graduate school for an advanced degree in neuroscience?  The answer is of course yes.  As a practical example of this, here is a model that you can employ to find order in your brainstormed chaos by actively processing work in both your visual and kinesthetic realms.  In other words, it's okay to get your hands a little messy when making a speech!

In every speaking situation, from 7^th Grade Art Class to addressing the board of directors, how can writing a good speech help you become better communicators in the new millennium?

A good speech gives you the confidence to do what you need to do when you stand up on your own two feet.  Knowing that you have a well-prepared speech that makes sense to you will go a long way in helping you effectively make the presentation before a live audience.  Remember, as Louis Pasteur once said,  "chance favors the prepared mind."  Give yourself the best chance possible for success!

You will learn more about this design and hands-on webbing techniques in Basic Public Speaking, 2nd Edition!

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