Explain how the topic impacts the audience and why they should listen to the speech
Speech Outline Format and Reference Guide TITLE OF SPEECH
Name:
Specific Purpose Statement: Thesis Statement: Organizational Pattern:
Introduction
I. Attention-Getting Device: Gain the attention of the audience
II. Purpose and Thesis: Inform the audience of the purpose of your speech and state your thesis
III. Credibility and Relational Connection: Explain why the audience should listen to you speak on the topic and discuss your personal connection with the audience
IV. Orientation Phase: Familiarize the audience with the topic and define terms if necessary
V. Impact of the Topic and Speech: Explain how the topic impacts the audience and why they should listen to the speech
VI. Enumerated preview: Outline your main points Transition: Lead audience from the introduction to the body
Body
I. First main point as stated in preview in a complete sentence
A. Supporting information for first main point in complete sentence
First detail of support for A in complete sentence
Second detail of support for A in complete sentence
B. Supportinginformationforthefirstmainpointincompletesentence
1. First detail of support for B in complete sentence
2. Second detail of support for B in complete sentence
C. Supportinginformationforthefirstmainpointincompletesentence
First detail for support for C in complete sentence
Second detail for support for C in complete sentence
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Transition: Lead audience from the first main point to the second main point
II. Second main point as stated in preview in a complete sentence
A. Supporting information for second main point in complete sentence
First detail of support for A in complete sentence
Second detail of support for A in complete sentence
B. Supportinginformationforsecondmainpointincompletesentence
First detail of support for B in complete sentence
Second detail of support for B in complete sentence
C. Supportinginformationforsecondmainpointincompletesentence
First detail of support for C in complete sentence
Second detail of support for C in complete sentence
Transition: Lead audience from the second main point to the third main point
III. Third main point as stated in preview in a complete sentence
A. Supporting information for third main point in complete sentence
First detail of support for A in complete sentence
Second detail of support for A in complete sentence
B. Supportinginformationforthirdmainpointincompletesentence
First detail of support for B in complete sentence
Second detail of support for B in complete sentence
C. Supportinginformationforthirdmainpointincompletesentence
First detail of support for C in complete sentence
Second detail of support for C in complete sentence
Transition: Lead audience from the body to the conclusion
Conclusion
I. Wrap-Up Signal: Signal the beginning of the conclusion II. Restatement of Thesis: Restate your thesis
III. Summary of Main Points: Provide the audience with a complete summary of your main points
IV. Audience Motivation: Encourage the audience to incorporate the material you have provided into their lives or to behave/think in a certain manner
V. Relational Reinforcement: Reinforce the relationship between the audience and the material and between the audience and yourself
VI. Clicher Statement: Include a memorable line or phrase that will enable you to end strongly and smoothly
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