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HANDOUT HO 2-02-1

Three Part Outline

INFORMATION: The three-part outline is the basic framework for effective communication.

I. Introduction

A. Attention

B. Motivation

C. Overview (State Main Points)

II. Body

A. Main point 1

1. Sub-point

2. Sub-point

** Transition sentence from MP1 to MP2***

B. Main point 2

1. Sub-point

2. Sub-point

III. Conclusion

A. Summary (Review Main Points)

B. Remotivation

C. Closing

NOTE: For all of your outlines, use SEA's Handouts as a guide. Use the Publication Manual of

the American Psychologist Association (APA) and the SEA APA Student Sample (HO-2-02-7)

provided for stylistic principles, citations, and formatting.