informative speech outline

As you are beginning to submit your outlines, do not forget: 

• You need 4 sources. Where did you get your information from? Head knowledge or things you "just already know" is not enough. Make sure it is in APA format. You can check your formatting with this website:  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_author_authors.html
• Follow the proper structure of an outline. Use your text to help. This video may provide some clarification.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQf-Gluczk4 "Speech Outlining"
• Do not leave on the labels "Main Point 1, Supporting Idea 1, etc." Delete the labels and leave your content. 
  
• Only use 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial.

Informative Topic: Informative Speech is one whose goal is to explain or describe facts, truths, and principles in a way that facilitates understanding. They are designed to educate audiences. They do not talk about controversial topics such as the death penalty or abortion. Informative Speeches do not take sides on a topic. Informative Speeches only do one thing: they inform. 

Outline

TIPS: Each item must be written in a complete sentence. Avoid short phrases and single words. Each item, including your roman numerals, must be written in a complete sentence that is grammatically correct.  

Your Informative Outline must be submitted as a MS Word or PDF attachment. Pages or Google Docs are not compatible with Blackboard. Please feel free to use the following outline templates to help you with your outline.  

Outline Worksheet

This outline worksheet can be used for all organizational patterns:

Topic:

Purpose:

Thesis Statement/Central Idea:

Introduction (Attention grabber; Relation Statement; Qualifications (if needed), Thesis Statement; Preview/Forecast):

I.

A.

B.

C.

Body (usually 2-4 main points):

II.

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B.

1.

2.

Transitional phrase--

III.

A.

1.

2.

B.

1.

2.

Transitional phrase--

IV.

A.

1.

2.

B.

1.

2.

Transitional phrase--

Conclusion (Signal ending (Summarize main points; Specify what the audience should do or think; Action/appeal/lasting statement):

V.

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https://youtu.be/VoZPsYdHNgc

 pick oneTopic

1. Gadgets I love most
2. Favorite place
3. Dream job
4. My favorite food
5. Medicines from nature
6. Memory loss
7. Mental illnesses
8. The history of your favorite musical group
9. Muscle cars
10. Antique collecting
11. Dog training
12. How to perform a magic trick
13. The intelligence of dolphins
14. Interesting world records
15. Favorite TV Shows
16. Choosing a digital camera
17. Choosing the right tires for your car
18. The most dangerous jobs
19. The trucking industry
20. Basic first aid
21. Coin collecting
22. Ice cream making
23. What to do on spring break?
24. How to make an income while a student
25. The basics of financial aid
26. Some inexpensive places to take your date
27. How to survive freshman year
28. How to take the GRE
29. Great vacation bargains for students
30. What to do in your senior year
31. Moving out of the dorm to an apartment off campus
32. Importance of vitamins and minerals.
33. Women in the military.
34. Herbs as medicine.

 

Standard Speech Outline Format

Thesis: Your main assertion or idea; the core of your speech. 

Specific Purpose: What you hope to achieve from this speech

Introduction: 

• Gain Attention of Audience
• Orient the audience to your topic
  • Supporting Idea #1___________________________________
  • Supporting Idea #2___________________________________
  • Supporting Idea #3___________________________________

Body 

• Topic Sentence for Supporting Idea #1______________________
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  • Conclusion/Transition
• Topic Sentence for Supporting Idea #2_____________________
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• Topic Sentence for Supporting Idea #3
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  • Conclusion/Transition

Conclusion 

• Conclusion/Restatement of Thesis_________________________
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  • Powerful Concluding Sentence