As you are beginning to submit your outlines, do not forget:
- You need 4 sources. Where did you get your information from? Head knowledge or things you “just already know” is not enough. Make sure it is in APA format. You can check your formatting with this website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_author_authors.html
- Follow the proper structure of an outline. Use your text to help. This video may provide some clarification. v=FQf-Gluczk4” rel=”nofollow”>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQf-Gluczk4 “Speech Outlining”
- Do not leave on the labels “Main Point 1, Supporting Idea 1, etc.” Delete the labels and leave your content.
- Only use 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial.
Informative Topic: Informative Speech is one whose goal is to explain or describe facts, truths, and principles in a way that facilitates understanding. They are designed to educate audiences. They do not talk about controversial topics such as the death penalty or abortion. Informative Speeches do not take sides on a topic. Informative Speeches only do one thing: they inform.
Outline
TIPS: Each item must be written in a complete sentence. Avoid short phrases and single words. Each item, including your roman numerals, must be written in a complete sentence that is grammatically correct.
Your Informative Outline must be submitted as a MS Word or PDF attachment. Pages or Google Docs are not compatible with Blackboard. Please feel free to use the following outline templates to help you with your outline.
Outline Worksheet
This outline worksheet can be used for all organizational patterns:
Topic:
Purpose:
Thesis Statement/Central Idea:
Introduction (Attention grabber; Relation Statement; Qualifications (if needed), Thesis Statement; Preview/Forecast):
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Body (usually 2-4 main points):
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Transitional phrase–
III.
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Transitional phrase–
IV.
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Transitional phrase–
Conclusion (Signal ending (Summarize main points; Specify what the audience should do or think; Action/appeal/lasting statement):
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pick oneTopic
- Gadgets I love most
- Favorite place
- Dream job
- My favorite food
- Medicines from nature
- Memory loss
- Mental illnesses
- The history of your favorite musical group
- Muscle cars
- Antique collecting
- Dog training
- How to perform a magic trick
- The intelligence of dolphins
- Interesting world records
- Favorite TV Shows
- Choosing a digital camera
- Choosing the right tires for your car
- The most dangerous jobs
- The trucking industry
- Basic first aid
- Coin collecting
- Ice cream making
- What to do on spring break?
- How to make an income while a student
- The basics of financial aid
- Some inexpensive places to take your date
- How to survive freshman year
- How to take the GRE
- Great vacation bargains for students
- What to do in your senior year
- Moving out of the dorm to an apartment off campus
- Importance of vitamins and minerals.
- Women in the military.
- Herbs as medicine.
Standard Speech Outline Format
Thesis: Your main assertion or idea; the core of your speech.
Specific Purpose: What you hope to achieve from this speech
Introduction:
- Gain Attention of Audience
- Orient the audience to your topic
- Supporting Idea #1___________________________________
- Supporting Idea #2___________________________________
- Supporting Idea #3___________________________________
Body
- Topic Sentence for Supporting Idea #1______________________
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- Conclusion/Transition
- Topic Sentence for Supporting Idea #2_____________________
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- Topic Sentence for Supporting Idea #3
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- Conclusion/Transition
Conclusion
- Conclusion/Restatement of Thesis_________________________
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- Powerful Concluding Sentence