Milestone 2: Informative Speech Outline
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eng-203-informative-speech-organizer.docxENGLISH 203: INFORMATIVE SPEECH ORGANIZER
General Instructions: Complete each of the following sections in order to draft your Informative Speech. Remember, your speech needs to fit these requirements:
· 5 minutes in length
· Includes at least three references
Speech Brainstorming & Approach
The chart below focuses on the overall purpose of your speech. This section will guide what you do in the rest of your organizer.
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Topic
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General Purpose [Highlight one]
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To describe To explain To demonstrate To define |
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Specific Purpose [What will the audience learn?] |
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Audience Makeup [Who is your audience? What are their attitudes, interests, experiences, and needs?] |
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Audience Strategy [What will you do to make this topic matter to your audience?] |
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Thesis [In one sentence, what will your audience learn?] |
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Reference Chart
You must have at least three references for your outline. You should record your sources here in full APA citation.
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Source #1 |
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Source #2 |
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Source #3 |
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Speech Organizer
You will write out your speech in this organizer. Make sure to include in-text citations for your three references.
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Introduction |
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Attention Getter [How will you capture your audience’s attention?] |
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Reason to Listen [Why should your audience care?] |
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Credibility Statement [Why should the audience believe you?] |
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Thesis & Main Points [State your thesis and preview your three main points.] |
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Transition |
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How will you transition from your intro to Main Point 1? |
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Main Point 1 |
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Statement of Main Point [A one sentence summary of your main point.] |
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Your Supporting Points [List your explanations, ideas, stories, evidence, and relevant experiences.
Include in-text citations for any sources you reference.] |
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Transition |
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How will you transition from Main Point 1 to Main Point 2? |
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Main Point 2 |
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Statement of Main Point [A one sentence summary of your main point.] |
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Your Supporting Points [List your explanations, ideas, stories, evidence, and relevant experiences.
Include in-text citations for any sources you reference.] |
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Transition |
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How will you transition from Main Point 2 to Main Point 3? |
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Main Point 3 |
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Statement of Main Point [A one sentence summary of your main point.] |
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Your Supporting Points [List your explanations, ideas, stories, evidence, and relevant experiences.
Include in-text citations for any sources you reference.] |
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Transition |
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How will you transition from Main Point 3 to your conclusion? |
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Conclusion |
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Review of Main Points [Restate or re-summarize your three main points without adding new information.] |
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Restate Thesis [Restate or re-emphasize your thesis in one sentence.] |
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Engaging Closure [End your speech in a memorable, unique, and engaging way.] |
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