Informative outline

My topic is Adopting a pet

???? Assignment Overview: 

Your speech topic, outline, and Narrated PowerPoint must all focus on the same subject you submitted during the Narrated PowerPoint discussion board. This assignment asks you to create a formal, full-sentence outline that clearly organizes your content, includes credible source material, and follows professional formatting.

Your outline should reflect the structure of your actual speech—and demonstrate that you’re prepared to speak confidently, clearly, and without reading from a script.

✅ What to Submit: 

A typed, full-sentence, formal outline that includes:

1. Header Section (at the top of the page):
    
   • Topic
      
   • Specific Purpose: “I want to ____________ my audience to ____________.”
      
   • Thesis Statement
      
   • A unique and specific title
      
2. Introduction:
    
   • Attention-getter
      
   • Speaker credibility
      
   • Relevance to audience
      
   • Preview of main points
      
3. Body:
    
   • Use Roman numerals (I., II., III.) for each main point
      
   • Each main point must be a complete sentence
      
   • Support each main point with at least two subpoints using:
      
     • Capital letters (A., B.)
        
     • Numbers (1., 2.)
        
     • Lowercase letters if needed (a., b.)
        
   • Ensure logical structure—each level should support the level above it
      
   • Transitions between each main point must be written out
      
4. Conclusion:
    
   • Recap your main points
      
   • End with a memorable final thought, call to action, or insight
      
5. Sources:
    
   • Include at least two credible sources
      
   • Cite them in bold within the outline where you will reference them during your speech
      
     • Example: According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study...
        
   • Include a Works Cited (APA or MLA—your choice)
      
     • Alphabetized
        
     • Hanging indent
        
     • Proper formatting for each source type
        

???? Pro Tips: 

• You must use full sentences throughout your outline—not bullet points or fragments.
   
• Be sure your outline reflects the structure of your actual speech.
   
• Review the rubric before submitting. Points are often lost for:
   
  • Missing transitions
     
  • Incorrect formatting
     
  • Not bolding in-text citations
     
  • Submitting an outline with grammar or spelling errors
     

???? Formatting Guidelines: 

• Use either APA or MLA—choose one and be consistent.
   
• Submit as a Word or PDF document (no Google Docs links or Pages files).
   
• Use 12pt font, double spacing, standard margins.