Informative Speech Outline Draft

I. Introduction (Approximately 30 sec-1min.)

A. Attention Getter

B. Background and Audience Relevance

C. Speaker Credibility

D. Thesis

E. Preview of Main Points

Transition to first main point (You must have a transition sentence here)

II. Body (Approximately 2-3 min)

A. Main Point 1:

1. Sub point 1

2. Sub point 2

Transition to second main point (You must have a transition sentence here)

B. Main Point 2

1. Sub point 1

2. Sub point 2

Transition (signpost, summary, preview) (You must have a transition sentence here)

C. Main Point 3

1. Sub point 1

2. Sub point 2

Transition and signal closing (You must have a transition sentence here)

III. Conclusion (Approximately 30 seconds-1 minute)

A. Restate Thesis

B. Review Main Points

C. Memorable Closer

REFERENCES

Your sources include in your outline should be in APA format

References

A. Smith, personal communication, September 5, 2016.

Culture. (n.d.). In Oxford English Dictionary online. Retrieved from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/culture