“Changing Our Lives” Outline
Student Name
Dr. Horner
Correct date
Sample Student Outline
Topic: Insert topic here
Introduction –
Capture your audience’s attention with a quote, anecdote, or personal experience
Build up to the main reason for the speech
Thesis Statement - I have now chosen to go to college at this juncture in my life because of financial, personal, and emotional reasons.
I. First Main Point – Financial Reasons
A. Secure and comfortable financial future
B. Dissatisfaction in current job
C. Goals for the future
II. Second Main Point – Personal Reasons
A. First in family to graduate from college
B. Make family proud.
C. Positive role model for children.
III. Third Main Point – Emotional Reasons
A. Overcome self-doubt
B. Past negative experience
C. Understanding my abilities
Conclusion –
A. Restate thesis statement and main points
B. Summarize presented ideas
C. Conclude with compelling remark