Preparation Outline
TITLE
General Purpose: to inform, to persuade, or to entertain
Specific Purpose Statement: a statement of what you want your audience to do when you finish your speech.
Central Idea/thesis statement: a one-sentence summary of your speech.
INTRODUCTION
The introduction should be written out word for word. Use complete sentences in your outline. The introduction should include the following:
1. Attention getter;
2. Preview of the speech;
3. Establish the credibility and goodwill of the speaker: state your qualification (experience/research) to speak about this topic.
Connective: Move from the introduction into the main point of the body.
BODY
I. A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.
A. Subpoint (As with main points, subpoints should be written in full sentences.)
1. Sub-subpoint: written in full sentences.
2. Sub-subpoint
B. Subpoint
Connective: Use a transition or connective to move from one main point to the next.
II. A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.
A. Subpoint
B. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
a. Sub-sub-subpoint
b. Sub-sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
Connective: Use a transition or connective to move from one main point to the next.
III. A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.
A. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
B. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint
C. Subpoint
Connective: Use a transition or connective to move with from the body of the speech to the conclusion.
CONCLUSION
The conclusion should be written out word for word. The conclusion should contain the following objectives:
1. Review your main points;
2. Make a memorable statement.
REFERENCES
The The reference section should include your citations following the American Psychological Association (APA) format. (See below)
THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
(A. P.A.) CITATION FORMAT
Place the references at the end of your preparation outline, put the word "References" at the top of the page listing, and double space each citation. For additional information or other citations, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association,