Outline: A Blueprint for Your Speech
Writing an outline is, unfortunately, a step that many skip. The most common excuse is simply “No time.” This is unfortunate because time spent on an outline is time wellspent. It is necessary to ensure that you craft a coherent and focused presentation.
- It highlights the key logical elements. i.e. what points are being made to logically support the core message?
- It highlights the key structural elements. e.g. introduction, body, conclusion, stories, high-level concepts
- It links these elements together in a sequence, perhaps allocating very rough timings.
- It can also map out the transitions between elements or signposts that connect the elements of the speech.
Speech Outline Template
Use this template, included in the document file below, to organize and develop your informational speech. In addition to the outline, include a Works Cited page, listing the three (or more) sources of the information cited in your speech.
Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, the audience will be able to . . .
I. Introduction
A. Get the audience's attention
B. Introduce the subject
C. Give the audience a reason to listen
D. Establish credibility
E. Preview your main ideas
II. Body
A. 1st Main Point
1. Supporting detail (source)
2. Supporting detail (source)
3. Supporting detail (source)
Transition/signpost
B. 2nd Main Point
1. Supporting detail (source)
2. Supporting detail (source)
3. Supporting detail (source)
Transition/signpost
C. 3rd Main Point
1. Supporting detail (source)
2. Supporting detail (source)
3. Supporting detail (source)
III. Conclusion
A. Cuing the audience
B. Summarize the speech
C. Motivate the audience to respond
D. Unify the message
Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, the audience will be able to . . .
I. Introduction
A. Get the audience's attention
B. Introduce the subject
C. Give the audience a reason to listen
D. Establish credibility
E. Preview your main ideas
II. Body
A. 1st Main Point
1. Supporting detail (source)
2. Supporting detail (source)
3. Supporting detail (source)
Transition/signpost
B. 2nd Main Point
1. Supporting detail (source)
2. Supporting detail (source)
3. Supporting detail (source)
Transition/signpost
C. 3rd Main Point
1. Supporting detail (source)
2. Supporting detail (source)
3. Supporting detail (source)
III. Conclusion
A. Cuing the audience
B. Summarize the speech
C. Motivate the audience to respond
D. Unify the message
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