OUTLINE SPEECH

• 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.  

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: 

TOPIC: HERBS AS MEDICINE

• 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