Fundamentals of Oral Communications

Outline

I. Introduction

A. Attention Grabber:

B. Thesis Statement/Claim: (must include specific Objective -- what are you going to convince the audience about?, topic and sub-topics)

C. Credibility: why are you the right person to discuss this topic? What is your knowledge or experience with this topic?

II. Body—the main points/arguments are the sub-topics you mentioned you were going to discuss in your Thesis Statement. Remember try to keep it at around three main points.

A. Argument 1

a. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

b. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

c. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

B. Argument 2

a. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

b. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

c. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

C. Argument 3

a. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

b. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

c. Evidence (can be data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes, etc.) Cite your source

D. Counterargument

a. Explain an opposing opinion and what evidence (data/statistics/testimonials/anecdotes) you have to refute it.

III. Conclusion:

A. Restate your claim

B. Recap your main arguments

C. Finish with your specific call to action.