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Outline requirements for speeches

 

You will prepare an outline for each speech

Requirements:
1.     Outlines should include name, class, and title (topic)

2.     You will use and label an appropriate organizational pattern (Topical, chronological, etc.)

3.     Outlines will consist of full and complete sentences only

4.     You will label each part of the speech (introduction, body and conclusion)

5.     Within the introduction, you must label each of the main features (attention-getter, thesis, why the audience
     should listen, speaker’s credibility and preview of main points)

6.     You should include each main point as well as sub-points

7.     You will include each of your sources throughout the outline as they apply

8.     You will include, labeled in bold type, your supporting materials

    q       Definition
    q       Example
    q       Statistic
    q       Testimony

9.     You will include labeled transitions after the introduction, between each of your main points and before your    
     conclusion

10. Within the conclusion, you must label each of the main features (summary of main points, importance of topic
     and clinching statement)

11. Outlines should be consistent in format

12. You will include a typed works cited for your sources using MLA format

13. Outlines will be typed, 10-12 point font, black ink, 1 inch margins, stapled and proofread
 

 

 

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