COM 114 – Spring 2020

Online Course

TAP 2 (15%)

Outline of an Informative Speech

Individual

Specific Purpose: ______________________________________

Title of the Speech: _______________________________________

Instructions

In each of the blanks below, complete your full-sentence outline for the informative speech you are going to give in class. Type it, print it and bring it to class when you are giving the speech. For any help with preparing the speech and writing this outline, please see me during my office hours.

I. Introduction

A. Attention device

B. Motivation for listening

C. Thesis statement

D. Preview of speech

II. Body (choose 2 or 3 main points and give supporting material and transitions)

A. First main point

B. Second main point

C. Third main point (if there is one)

III. Conclusion

A. Summary of main points

B. Strong closing statement

BONUS QUESTION: (10%)

1- Write the references that you used as sources of your information

References (which sources have you used to prepare for the speech? Please use APA style)

2- Identify the presentation aids that you would use when giving this speech in front of an audience.

Presentational Aids: