Persuasive Speech
Problem, Cause, Solution Template Outline
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter:
B. Audience Relevance:
C. Speaker Credibility:
D. Thesis:
E. Preview:
Transition to first main point:
II. Body
A. Main Point 1: Problems
1. Sub point 1: Problem 1
2. Sub point 1: Problem 2
Transition (signpost, summary, preview):
B. Main Point 2: Causes
1. Sub point 1: Cause 1
2. Sub point 2: Cause 2
Transition (signpost, summary, preview):
C. Main Point 3: Solutions
1. Sub point 1: Solution 1
2. Sub point 2: Solution 2
Transition and signal closing:
III. Conclusion
A. Restate Thesis: Copy-paste from Introduction
B. Review Main Points: Review the Main Ideas and highlight the most critical finding in each
C. Tie Back to Introduction with Memorable Closer: End with a statement not a question
References (references should always begin on separate page)