After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

12.1 Conduct primary and secondary research for your speech.
12.2 Integrate relevant and interesting presentation support.
12.3 Distinguish between linear and configural speech formats.
12.4 Discuss and use the speech framework, demonstrating its relationship to outlining stages and principles, including the identification of main and subordinate ideas.
12.5 Identify characteristics of effective introductions and conclusions.