Impromptu speech: introduction, transition and conclusion

Rubrics are crucial things for good impromptu speech. It makes the speech clear and easy to follow and understand.

Introduction 

Open the speech

I've been thinking about MOOCs now for a while and I am certainly insight that discussion about what MOOCs are or what are going to do for universities, against universities, to universities. And, so there are a lot of concerns that MOOCs are going to be bad in many ways for universities.

State the thesis

Now, I argue against that. In a fact, I am going to argue that MOOCs can help universities.

Preview both main points (use signpost words)

And I come to this through couple of reasons.

First, MOOCs can raise the university's profile. But beyond that, MOOCs can raise money for university.

Transition to main point #1

So, first thing I want to speak to is this issue of ...

Main point #1

State it 

... raising of university's profile.

Explain it

Impromptu speech: invention, arrangement and delivering

Why we're doing the impromptu speech? 

It's a very effective model of speaking for:

• job interview
• group presentation
• clients meeting
• information interview
• debate
• etc.

Quick preparation 

• Select a prompt - decide on your position - why is this thesis true? - your main points (claims) should not be topics - the reasons (claims) show how the idea is good and its feasibility - the division: what is key topics or parts in that thesis statement? - short and long terms - past vs future - increase vs decrease - cause vs effect 
• Prepare an outline in five minutes - subordination & coordination & discreteness; style - (main points are consice and memorable by using short sentences, active voice and vivid verbs)
• Deliver 3-6 minute speech

Impromptu speech structure

Introduction

Point #1

   - Support

   - Support

Point #2

   - Support

   - Support

Conclusion