Persuasive Speech Outline Example 
Persuasive Speech Outline Example You Should Watch PBS
Thesis: To persuade the audience to take advantage of the wealth of information and entertainment available on PBS.
Introduction: Last night I saw three of the best movies. They were chock full of hot illicit sex, mystery and intrigue, and science fiction-like scenarios and gadgets. No, I didn't check out the latest hits at my local theater, go to Blockbuster or even tune in to cable. I saw it ALL on public television.
I only had to flip to Documentary- The Making of the Kinsey Sexuality Report, Secrets of the Dead and Nova - - all on PBS - - to get my quota of entertainment for the evening and the amazing thing is I actually learned in the process.
Today I will tell you a little bit about PBS, why it's a good thing and why YOU should be watching Body:
I. About PBS A. What is PBS (public broadcast system) B. History of PBS II. Benefits of PBS A. Wide array of adult programming including: 1. Scientific programming 2. Historical documentaries 3. Nature documentaries 4. Educational programming such as home and garden, cooking, woodworking, etc. 5. Entertainment such as mystery theater, Britcoms, etc. 6. Business, news and politics 7. Inspirational programming B. Wide array of quality educational children's programming C. No commercials D. Well-researched valuable programs (as opposed to the trash on network TV) E. Balanced perspective F. Free (as opposed to premium cable channels) III. YOU should be watching PBS A. Highly entertaining, not stodgy as some think (example: Mystery Theater features great "who-done-its," while many of the Britcoms are quite risqué and significantly more explicit than sitcoms on American TV) B. Programming offers built in plot (example: many historical events were embroiled in scandal like the Kinsey Report and the carbon dating of the shroud of Turin. Watching how these events unfold
Thesis: To persuade the audience to take advantage of the wealth of information and entertainment available on PBS.
Introduction: Last night I saw three of the best movies. They were chock full of hot illicit sex, mystery and intrigue, and science fiction-like scenarios and gadgets. No, I didn't check out the latest hits at my local theater, go to Blockbuster or even tune in to cable. I saw it ALL on public television.
I only had to flip to Documentary- The Making of the Kinsey Sexuality Report, Secrets of the Dead and Nova - - all on PBS - - to get my quota of entertainment for the evening and the amazing thing is I actually learned in the process.
Today I will tell you a little bit about PBS, why it's a good thing and why YOU should be watching Body:
I. About PBS A. What is PBS (public broadcast system) B. History of PBS II. Benefits of PBS A. Wide array of adult programming including: 1. Scientific programming 2. Historical documentaries 3. Nature documentaries 4. Educational programming such as home and garden, cooking, woodworking, etc. 5. Entertainment such as mystery theater, Britcoms, etc. 6. Business, news and politics 7. Inspirational programming B. Wide array of quality educational children's programming C. No commercials D. Well-researched valuable programs (as opposed to the trash on network TV) E. Balanced perspective F. Free (as opposed to premium cable channels) III. YOU should be watching PBS A. Highly entertaining, not stodgy as some think (example: Mystery Theater features great "who-done-its," while many of the Britcoms are quite risqué and significantly more explicit than sitcoms on American TV) B. Programming offers built in plot (example: many historical events were embroiled in scandal like the Kinsey Report and the carbon dating of the shroud of Turin. Watching how these events unfold