Effective Communication Skills

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