Informative Speech Outline Template 2021 Update PDF

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Outline template for the informative speech...

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Professor Reece Darham

INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE TEMPLATE KEY-SENTENCE OUTLINING: A key-sentence outline is an outline that provides ONLY the most important elements of the speech. It is never a script (word-for-word) of what you are going to say in part or whole. The idea is to only write that which is the most important, so that when practicing the speech there is enough information provided to remind you of what to say, and if using the outline during the speech, enough information to easily glance down at the outline and quickly pick-up the next thing to say. NO MORE THAN ONE GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT AND COMPLETE SENTENCE PER ITEM ON THE OUTLINE. INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete the following template, providing no more than ONE SENTENCE per item, by replacing the red writing with one sentence that corresponds to that item unless otherwise noted. ________________________________________________________________________________ TITLE: GENERAL PURPOSE: SPECIFIC PURPOSE: CENTRAL IDEA: INTRODUCTION: Attention-Getter: Topic: Relevancy: Self-Introduction: Establish Credibility: Preview:

Unsocial Social Media To Inform “At the end of my presentation, I want my audience to …” The thesis of the speech

Brief element to draw audience into the topic of the speech. Establish precise topic of speech Why this topic is of importance to a general audience? Introduce yourself What is your credibility on the topic and why should the audience listen to you? Preview the main points: “Say what you are going to say.”

Transition Statement: Link the introduction into the first main point. BODY:

Typically, you should have three main points. All main points should be independent ideas from one another, be equal in the amount of detail and importance, and should all be related logically to the topic.

Main Point 1: Sub-point 1: Sub-point 2:

Identify the main point topic (complete sentence not required) Substantive content to support main point 1 Substantive content to support main point 1

Transition Statement: Link the first main point smoothly to the second point. Main Point 2: Sub-point 1: Sub-point 2:

Identify the main point topic (complete sentence not required) Substantive content to support main point 2 Substantive content to support main point 2

Transition Statement: Link the second main point smoothly to the third main point. Main Point 3: Sub-point 1: Sub-point 2:

Identify the main point topic (complete sentence not required) Substantive content to support main point 3 Substantive content to support main point 3

Transition Statement: Link the third main point smoothly into the conclusion. CONCLUSION: Review: Restate the thesis: Final Thought:

Review the main points: “Say what you said.” A statement of significance that demonstrates the importance of the speech That Jerry Springer moment that leaves your audience thinking about the topic: a clincher or closing device

REFERENCES: Optional: provide peer-reviewed references in APA format here and provide their matching citations within the outline above. VISUAL AIDS: Optional: list visual aids intended to be used and identify where if not noted on the outline above. _______________________________________________________________________________ TIMING: Most public speeches have a time constraint. Depending on the assignment, a time limit has been given. Please adhere to that time limit. Typically, in academic settings, the following would be deemed appropriate time constraints for an informative speech: 5-minute speech: Minimum length 4:45 to maximum length of 5:15. METHOD OF DELIVERY: Absolutely NO READING or MEMORIZING will be permitted. Extemporaneous delivery ONLY. For those who still read or memorize, the speech will be automatic disqualified from grade. I know you can read, and you should be able to memorize things by now, but can you present…and this is what this class is all about! Practice, practice, practice differently every time you say the speech so when it comes to recording the speech, it is delivered naturally and in the order of the outline. AUDIENCE: A minimum of TWO ADULTS (aged 18 and above) who are shown at the beginning AND the end of your speech. Time to show your audience is not included in the timing of the speech....