How to Write a Well Organized Student Council Speech

A student running for council membership should always be well organized.

As a member of the student body who wants to make a difference, a student who runs for student council must convey her message to many others in a clear, concise fashion. This is important because being clear and understandable helps others--in this case, people voting for student council members--to understand exactly what the council member proposes to do and why she should be chosen. Being organized helps the preparation and writing of the speech.

Instructions

1. 

   Student council members should talk with other students.

   Research the student body's needs and desires. Discuss the students' ideas and thoughts with others. Talk to teachers and administrators who have ideas as well. Talk to former, current and prospective student council members about their ideas. Take notes on their thoughts and organize a document that reveals the ideas and thoughts of the students, administrators, professors and other council members. Look at the information and make a list of speech topics based off of these pieces of information. Ask the students, administrators and professors to provide information about student events, needs and relevant problems or ideas. According to A Research Guide for Students, you should always have a firm understanding of the audience before speaking.

2. 

   Make notes about strengths and ideas.

   Take notes about your strengths and knowledge. Make a list that contains relevant experience, background and knowledge relating to the student body. Highlight events that reveal participation with and acknowledgment of the student body and school's needs.

3. 

   Stay positive and uplifting when speaking.

   Begin typing the speech by writing an introduction about yourself. Discuss who you are, focusing on your academic and personal interests. Provide the listener with a few positive personality points so they can identify with you. The introduction can include short- and long-term professional add personal goals. This will help the listeners understand your viewpoints.

4. 

   Tell the students what was learned.

   Type a paragraph or two about what you learned from the student body, administrators and other council members. Refer to the notes and hone in on topics that were discussed that seem like feasible topics that the student council should focus on, including your ideas about why you would make a good student council member. Discuss how you would put ideas into effect and listen to the needs of the school.

5. 

   Let the listeners know about any awards or strengths.

   In another paragraph, highlight some of your strengths and knowledge points. Discuss how these strengths can be used on the student council. Make note of some personality points that will help you be a great choice for student council. Highlight any experiences or incidents in which you made an impact or showed an ability to help others.

6. 

   Speakers should always end with a positive note.

   Provide a conclusion paragraph that sums up your thoughts. According to A Research Guide for Students, you should summarize all of the main points of the speech. This paragraph should sum up your goals and strengths and leave the listeners with a better understanding of why you are qualified.

References

• A Research Guide for Students: Chapter 3. Presentation Tips for Public Speaking

Resources

• School for Champions: Succeed in Public Speaking