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INFORMATIVE SPEECH PREPARATION OUTLINE GUIDE*

The following is a guide to use as you develop preparation outlines for your informative speeches.

Your Informative speech should replicate the sample guide below.

Student Name:

Speech 101

Section:

Date:

Professor:

Foundation

Topic: ____________

General Purpose: (To Inform) ________________________

Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about: ? _______________________________________________________

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Central Idea/Thesis: (one declarative statement include main points)

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Organizational Pattern: (Chronological, Topical or Spatial) ____________________________

Visual Aids Used: (PowerPoint/Prezi) _____________________

Introduction – Approximately 10-20% of entire speech. For a seven minute speech that would mean around forty seconds to a minute and a half.

The introduction may be written out word for word or in outline form. Check with your instructor for the preferred method. In either case, label the introduction as a distinct section of the speech.

(1) Gain the attention and interest of the audience ( ask a rhetorical question, short story, a fact or quote or other methods discussed in the text );

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(2) Reveal the topic of the speech (If not already apparent by attention-getter);

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(3) Establish credibility and goodwill (use a quote, statistics to support CI/Thesis, experience-cite your source);

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(4) Preview the body of the speech ( list of main points-Today I will share with you, I will examine, I will review, I will discuss ).

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Transition: Make sure the audience knows you are moving from the introduction into the first main point of the body. It is NOT, “I will discuss...”

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BODY – Must have 2-5 main points. This template shows three which is standard.

(First main point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.)

(Include 3 Different Verbal Citations from 3 Different Sources)

I. ______________________________________________________________________

(Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-sub-points (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences.

Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation.

See Sample Prep. Outline and Sample Deliv. Outline for examples.

a. (may not have to use)

b. (may not have to use)

Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word.

It is NOT, “I will discuss...”

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(Second main point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.)

II. ______________________________________________________________

(Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-sub-points (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences.

Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation.

Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word.

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(Third main point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.)

III. ______________________________________________________________

(Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-sub-points (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences.

Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation.

See Sample Prep. Outline and Sample Deliv. Outline for examples.

Conclusion - Approximately 5 -10% of your speech. For a seven minute speech that means around twenty to forty-five seconds. Can be longer if finishing a story from the intro but do not go much longer.

The conclusion may be written out word for word or in outline form. In either case, label the conclusion as a distinct section of the speech and make sure it fulfills both major objectives of a conclusion

(1) Signal the end (Make it obvious that you are in your conclusion), ___________________________________________________________________

(2) Reinforce the audience’s understanding of, or commitment to, the central idea (restate main points)

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(3) Closure: Optional but strongly encouraged. End with a dramatic statement, quotation or refer to the introduction to provide Closure. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Works Cited [Minimum 3 to 5 (Sp#2, Sp#3, Sp#4) Sources- use MLA format].

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*Adapted from outline guidelines developed by Dr. Robin Hicks, Olive-Harvey College

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