Promoting Mental Health Awareness. Speech Checklist Before you begin What is the topic of your speech? What would you like your audience as a result of your speech? What are some reasons your audience might not do what you want them to do? How can you address those reasons? What is your call to action? How will you make it easy for your audience members? Introduction What is your effective attention-getter? Why should your audience believe what you have to say about your topic? (Why are you credible?) How does this topic relate to your audience? (What is the audience relevancy?) What is your preview statement? Body Write in full sentences the main points of your speech. What supporting materials (sources) will you use for each main point? Be specific. Are your sources credible? Y / N (If no, then pick other sources!) How do you know they're credible? You must cite your sources out loud in your speech. How will you cite each source? Conclusion What phrase will you use to signal the conclusion? What is your review statement? What is your vivid, memorable closing?