Conspiracy Theory Outline Speech Builder

Informative Speech Outline Template

Kathy Pine

General Purpose: to inform

Specific Purpose/ Topic Statement (FS): The idea that Aids was created by the US is a clear example of a perfect definition of a conspiracy theory.

Central Idea/ Preview Statement (FS): I will begin with a background on how the information was spread, why it received notice, and the potential outcomes of the misinformation.

Organizational Pattern: Topical

Introduction (All elements in Full Sentences)

I. (Attention Getting Device): How many of you would believe that the Aids virus was a manmade virus created by the US?

II. (Reveal Topic- Specific Purpose from Heading): The idea that Aids was created by the US is a clear example of a perfect definition of a conspiracy theory.

III. (Connect to Audience/ Listening Reason): Today’s generation is less aware of the Aids epidemic because we have managed to treat the virus and it has diverted our attention from finding a cure.

IV. (Establish Credibility/ Personal experience or Research): Being born in the 80’s, living through the 90’s, having read an NPR article really think about…

V. (Central Idea/ Preview main points): I will begin with a background on how the information was spread, why it received notice, and the potential outcomes of the misinformation.

Transition: It’s important to start with the spread of information.

Body

I. The idea that Aids was created in the US was propaganda spread by…

A. Supporting information for first main point (FS)

1. First detail of support for A

2. Second detail of support for A

(Transition)

B. Supporting information for first main point (FS)

1. First detail of support for B

2. Second detail of support for B

(Transition)

C. Supporting information for first main point (FS)

Transition: Transition statement connecting first and second main points (FS)

II. Second main point as stated in preview “with quotation” (Flanders, 1990). (FS)

A. Supporting information for second main point (FS)

1. First detail of support for A

a. Further detail of 1

b. Further detail of 1

2. Second detail of Support for A

(Transition)

B. Supporting information for second main point (FS)

1. First detail for B

2. Second detail for B

Transition: Transition statement connecting second and third main point (FS)

III. Third main point as stated in preview paraphrased. (Flanders, 1990) (FS)

A. Supporting information for third main point (FS)

(Transition)

B. Supporting information for third main point (FS)

(Transition)

C. Supporting information for third main point (FS)

1. First detail of support for C

a. Further detail of 1

b. Further detail of 1 (Satalkar, 2010)

c. Further detail of 1

2. Second detail of support for C

Transition: Transition to conclusion (FS)

Conclusion (All elements in Full Sentences)

I. (Reinforce Central Idea/ Summarize main points): (same order/ reverse order): We learned about the Aids virus and how it was introduced, propagated, and affected society.

II. (Concluding Device- connect to larger context, refer back to introduction, or connect to audience):

References (In APA Format)

Flanders, J. (1990). The art of conversation: Speaking in America. New York: Jakers Publishing Co.

Satalkar, B. (2010, July 15). Water aerobics. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com