Speechwriting
Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations

Get expert guidance on writing speeches and preparing oral presentations. This course shows you how to prepare for and draft an effective speech, focusing on organization, sequence, support and style. You will get tips and guidance from an experienced speechwriter.

This course is for anyone with less than 3 years experience writing speeches or for those with more experience who want a refresher.

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Agenda	When	Where	Related Training	Policies	Related Resources

The leadership competencies for this course include:

• Influencing
• Strategic Thinking
• Written Communication
• Political Savvy

Bring this course to your site. This course and any combination of its topics are available as custom on-site training for your organization. We have tailored this course for attorneys, program and budget analysts, managers, engineers, scientists, and others.  For more information about how this training can help your staff, please contact our client liaison.

This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.

Space is limited.

Agenda	Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (networking lunch at noon)   Preparation Audience analysis-who is your audience; what is its composition; education; ages; professions; cultural backgrounds; and size Speech setting Analyze and research the topic   Drafting the Speech Introduction Attention getter Audience references Credibility step Humor—most challenging and dangerous choice for speechwriters Body Organization One theme and three points or messages Stem Enumeration phrase Appropriate sequence The importance of using transitions to introduce and emphasize a topic Common premise Visuals Support Statistics, quoted supports, statements, and examples Style Parallelism Use of visual imagery, alliteration, repetition, and memorable phrases Rhythm, timing, and a little drama   Speech Construction Methods Chronological order Cause to effect Climax order Anti-climax order Spatial order   Conclusion Summary Action step   Handling Questions & Answers   Delivery Techniques   Tips for the Speechwriter Know your speaker's style How to find the speaker's voice Determine what you can and cannot control Writing your own speech of introduction Transcripting Effective speech delivery and delivery coaching The actual program may offer additional topics.  For a printable course description, agenda with dates, and registration form, click here. (PDF)  Do you need a training course we don't offer or coverage of an additional topic in this course? If you have suggestions for courses or topics you would like to see us offer, please contact us or complete our online suggestion form.
Suggested Prerequisites	None. This course is for anyone with less than 3 years experience writing speeches or for those with more experience who want a refresher. If you need help deciding which courses you should take based on your work experience or training, please contact us via email or phone: 703-739-3790.
Time and Dates	8:30 am to 4:00 pm April 20, 2012 If you get a "Wait List Only" message when registering, please select the next available date.
Location	April 20, 2012: Location in Washington, DC will be announced before course. Other dates:  Location in Washington, DC will be announced before course.  Our courses are held at these Washington, DC, locations.
Course Materials	Included
Certificate of Training and CEUs	A Certificate of Training is available for this course. To get a Certificate of Training, your registration fee must be paid in full, and you must attend the entire course. This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy. This course is approved for .6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Related Training	Advanced Media Relations Workshop Drafting Federal Legislation and Amendments Effective Executive Briefings Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing Writing to Persuade
Policies	For this course, cancellations and transfers must be submitted in writing to us.  Substitutions must be submitted in writing - include substitute's name, phone and email. Our transfer and cancellation fees are outlined below. Transfer and Cancellation Fee Time Before Course Substitutions Allowed Transfer Fee Cancellation Fee More than 4 weeks No charge None None 2 to 4 weeks No charge 10% of tuition 25% of tuition 3 days to 2 weeks No charge 20% of tuition 50% of tuition 1 to 2 days No charge 30% of tuition 75% of tuition day of program (no refunds to no-shows) No charge No refund No refund No refunds for no shows. We reserve the right to change this fee and time period.  Cancellation, Substitution and Transfer Policy  Weather Policy TCN reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registrations. All statements and discussion at all of our courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom, are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise. The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and free exchange of views.
FAQs	FAQs about our training including suggested attire.
Register	$495 Payment methods we accept include checks, EFT/ACH, and Intuit Payment Network (IPN).   If you get a "Wait List Only" message when registering, please select the next available date. Fax or Mail: Print out and complete the registration form (in Adobe pdf). The completed form should include your method of payment.    Fax the completed form to us at 703-739-1195.    Mail the completed form to us at TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA  22313-5706
Related Resources	Common Sense Rules of Advocacy Congressional Deskbook Congressional Directory Congressional Leadership and Committees (listing) Congress - Published Schedules Essential Hill and Political Washington Web Sites Lobbying and Advocacy links Politics and Political News Quick DC Links - Washington Essentials Selected Media Web Sites - from the Congressional Deskbook Testifying Before Congress Tips for Visual Layout of Oral Statement when Testifying Before Congress Capitol Learning Audio Courses: Communication and Advocacy TM Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Writing Congressional Testimony
Educational Tracks	Media Training Communication and Advocacy
Available as custom, on-site training?	Yes.  This program can be tailored for on-site agency, association and corporate training.  Please call 703-739-3790 for information.
Need more information?	Phone: 703-739-3790 Email: registrar -at- TheCapitol.Net Complete our online information request.
Non-Partisan	TheCapitol.Net is a non-partisan firm, and the opinions of its faculty, authors, clients and the owners and operators of its vendors are their own and do not represent those of TheCapitol.Net.

 

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Next Course
April 20, 2012
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location (below)
$495 

   
Approved for .6 CEUs from George Mason University.

All of our courses and workshops include extensive interaction with our faculty, making our courses and workshops both educational and mini-consulting sessions with substantive experts.

Rave Reviews

"Very solid, authoritative. Gave me new ideas and organization tips."
-- Course Attendee 

"Very practical, usable info that I can easily apply."
-- Communications Specialist, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

"This [course] has allowed me to understand structure AND style of speechwriting. Great combo of presenters! They covered very different, but equally useful info."
-- Course Attendee

"Excellent presentation. Effectively answered questions and used real-world examples."
-- Public Affairs Specialist, federal agency

"Very helpful and clearly presented."
-- Course Attendee

"This was a great learning experience--practical, useful, tangible advice and skills."
-- International Relations Officer, federal agency

"I am now confident with how a speech should be constructed."
-- Course Attendee 

"It gave me the tools/info I had been missing in speechwriting. Gave me confidence."
-- Course Attendee

"Wonderful - far exceeded expectations -- offered practical, solid work
suggestions/tools."
-- Public Affairs Specialist, federal agency

"Outstanding presentation--Most helpful!"
-- Course Attendee

"The examples given were very helpful. I was impressed by how much I was able to apply your tips to my work!"
-- Deputy Communications Director, congressional office

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