Informative Speech Outline

BASIC INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE FORMAT
Name:
Topic:
Title:
Organizational Pattern:
General Purpose:
Specific Purpose:
Central Idea:
Introduction:
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.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
II. Introduce 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 a short phrase—NOT as a sentence or paragraph!)
A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE short phrase explaining part of point I
above.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
1.
Sub-subpoint One (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint A above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint A above)
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
B. Subpoint B (Stated as Stated as ONE short phrase explaining another part of point I above.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
1. Sub-subpoint One (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint B above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint B above)
TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:
II. Main Point Two (Stated as ONE short phrase —NOT as a paragraph!)
A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE short phrase explaining part of point II above.) 1. Sub-subpoint One (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint A above) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint A above)
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE short phrase explaining another part of point II above.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
1. Sub-subpoint One (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint B
above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint B above)
TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:
III. Main Point Three (Stated as ONE short phrase —NOT as a paragraph!)
A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE short phrase explaining part of point III above.) 1. Sub-subpoint One (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint A above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint A above) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE short phrase explaining another part of point III above.)
1. Sub-subpoint One (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint B above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (Stated as ONE short phrase giving more detail about Subpoint B above)
Conclusion:
I. Signal ending with a signpost: (“In Conclusion,” or some other acceptable form signaling end of speech)
II. Summarize main points: (Be detailed and complete with this one sentence list) III. Restate the importance/relevance of topic to audience’s lives:
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
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.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
Bibliography:
Dwyer, K. (2002). Public Speaking Workbook, 7th Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill