Writing Homework Help

BASIC INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE FORMAT

(See bibliography example as you scroll past the sample outline)

(Also, you may or may not have sub points. This is just an example of how to format them if you have several)

I.Use an attention-getter: (Use one of the formal techniques discussed in the book and class such as question, compelling quotation, startling statistic, anecdote, etc.

II. Introduce a topic and motivate audience to listen (relate importance of topic to your audience):

III.Establish YOUR credibility (How AND Why you know about the topic):

IV.Preview your main points (This is the same as your Central Idea—insert it here)

:Body:

I.Main Point One (Stated as ONE complete sentence

—not as a paragraph)

A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining part of point I above.)

1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint A above)

2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint A above)

B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining another part of point I above

1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint B above)

2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint B above)

TRANSITIONAL STATEMENt:

II.Main Point Two (Stated as ONE complete sentence

—NOT as a paragraph!)

A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining part of point II above.)

1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint A above)

2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint A above)

B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining another part of point II above.)

1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint B above)

2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint B above)

2TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:

III.Main Point Three (Stated as ONE complete sentence—not as a paragraph)

A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining part of point III above.)

1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint A above)

2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint A above)

B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining another part of point III above.)

1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint B above)

2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail about Subpoint B above)

Conclusion:

I. Signal ending with a signpost: (However, don’t say “In Conclusion)

II. Summarize main points: (Be detailed and complete with this one sentence list)

III. Restate the importance/relevance of topic to audience’s lives:

IV. Finish with a vivid, memorable ending: (Use one of the formal techniques discussed in book and in class such as quotation, startling statistic, anecdote, etc.)

3 Bibliography:(You can use MLA or APA format for your bibliography. Make sure to have a minimum of three sources) Example:Dwyer, K. (2002). Public Speaking Workbook, 7th Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom.

note: Students will present a 5-7-minute informative speech