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

 

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This sponsored course is tailored for your group's specific needs.

The program fee for sponsored courses includes program development, faculty, and course materials, presented in the DC area at your location, for up to 20 attendees. *  We will contact you after we receive your registration to finalize details.

See the FAQs About Sponsored Courses for more information.  

Government agencies: please see the GSA Schedule for our GSA contract pricing.

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Bring this course to your location. This course and any combination of its topics are available as custom on-site training for your organization. For more information about how this training can help your staff, please contact our client liaison. Not enough people for a sponsored or custom course? See these Capital Learning Audio CoursesTM Capitol Learning Advocacy and Communication Audio Courses Business Etiquette: Keys to Professional Success Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence Effectively Using Persuasion in Your Oral Presentations: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective

Sample 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. 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: 202-678-1600.
Time and Dates	8:30 am to 4:00 pm This Sponsored Course Requires One (1) Day
Location	This course can be presented at your location in Washington, DC, or at a location in Washington, DC, that we provide.  * For a map with a brief list of hotels near the Capitol, click here. When we arrange space, we use 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. 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 Technical Writing Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing Writing to Persuade
Policies	See https://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/CoursePolicies_Sponsored.html 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 sponsored courses including suggested attire.
Program Fee and Registration	$11,875  - for up to 20 attendees *  The program fee includes program development, faculty, and course materials and presentation at your DC-area location for up to 20 attendees (sponsor provides classroom space, AV, and any breaks and lunch). For an additional fee, we can also provide classroom space in the DC area for up to 20 attendees, AV, breaks and lunch. We will contact you after we receive your registration to finalize details.  Registration and payment at least 3 weeks before the course is required so the program can be customized for your specific needs. For more information see FAQs About Our Sponsored Courses. * = This course can be also presented outside the DC area. Contact us for details.    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 202-688-2424.    Mail the completed form to us at TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA  22313-5706
Available as custom, on-site training?	Yes.  This program can be tailored for on-site agency, association and corporate training.  Please call 202-678-1600 for information. Government agencies: please see the GSA Schedule for our GSA contract pricing. TheCapitol.Net, Inc. Contract GS02F0192X
Need more information?	Phone: 202-678-1600 Email: registrar -at- TheCapitol.Net Complete our online information request.
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This Sponsored Course Requires One Day
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
 

   
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 

"It was incredibly helpful, entirely useful, liked the tips on structure."
-- Course Attendee, The Ad Council

"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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