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· Do not write the entire speech or an essay
Speech Topic or Title By Your Name COM201
Instructor Name Today’s Date
Your Topic
I. Introduction
A. Quote, anecdote, or personal experience to capture your audience’s attention
B. Ideas or statement that build up to the main reason for the speech
C. Summarize the main idea and briefly state the main points
1. Summary of main point
2. Main point 1
3. Main point 2
4. Main point 3, optional
II. First Main Point
A. Supporting material 1
B. Supporting material 2
C. Supporting material 3, if you have one
III. Second Main Point
A. Supporting material 1
B. Supporting material 2
C. Supporting material 3, if you have one
IV. Third Main Point
A. Supporting material 1
B. Supporting material 2
C. Supporting material 3, if you have one
V. Conclusion
A. Restate main point 1
B. Restate main point 2
C. Restate main point 3, if you have one
D. Summarize the ideas presented
E. Restate introduction or conclude with a compelling remark