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Intro: Attention getter: (Attention grabbing question, story, or joke) Thesis/Topic: (Announce topic or intent of the speech) Preview: Main point #1, Main point #2, Main point #3
I. Main point #1 (Source)
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II. Main point #2 (Source)
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III. Main point #3 (Source)
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Conclusion
Thesis/topicRestate topic or thesis
Review: Main point #1, Main point #2, Main point #3
Clincher: (Closing, memorable statement the wraps up the speech and clearly signals the end of the speech)
Works Cited
Author’s Last Name, Author’s First Name (or Anonymous),. Title of the Article, Name of the Website (Book, Periodical, etc.), Date the article was published (or No Date).
Author’s Last Name, Author’s First Name (or Anonymous),. Title of the Article, Name of the Website (Book, Periodical, etc.), Date the article was published (or No Date).
Author’s Last Name, Author’s First Name (or Anonymous),. Title of the Article, Name of the Website (Book, Periodical, etc.), Date the article was published (or No Date).
Author’s Last Name, Author’s First Name (or Anonymous),. Title of the Article, Name of the Website (Book, Periodical, etc.), Date the article was published (or No Date).
SAMPLE OUTLINE #2
How many people have had this kind of dream.. you’re standing in front of an audience, and you’re in your underwear? Well, a lot of people who have to give a speech have that dream, because giving speeches is one of the most nerve racking experiences we can have.
Today, I’m going to tell you how to reduce your nervousness in public speaking situations.
#1 Be Prepared, #2, Get rid of excess energy, #3 Visualize, #4 What really matters
I. Be prepared (Beebe and Beebe, Comm for a Lifetime)
A. Know your topic
B. Know your speech
II. Excess energy (Smith, Businessinsider.com)
A. Fight or flight syndrome
B. Move
III. Visualize (Beebe and Beebe, Public Speaking Handout)
A. Visualize yourself
B. Visualize your audience
IV. What really matters (Owens, lecture)
A. Your message is more important than you are.
B. It’s not about you.
Today, I’ve told you how to reduce your nervousness in public speaking situations.
#1 Be Prepared, #2, Get rid of excess energy, #3 Visualize, #4 What really matters
So now, when you stand up to give your speech, maybe you won’t be so nervous, unless you’re in your underwear.
Works Cited:
Beebe, Steven A., Susan J. Beebe, and Diana K. Ivy. Communication for a Lifetime. 5th ed. Boston: Pearson, 2013. Print.
Beebe, Steven A., and Susan J. Beebe. Public Speaking Handout. 4th ed. Boston: Pearson, 2013. Print.
Owens, Butch. “Growing a Speech." Navarro College. Waxahachie Campus, Waxahachie, TX. 23 Feb 2015. Lecture.
Smith, Jacquelyn. "11 Tips For Calming Your Nerves Before A Big Presentation." BusinessInsider.com. 23 Jun. 2014.
