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This document outlines the format for an informative speech, including an introduction with an attention getter, establishing credibility, and previewing main points. The body should have three main points with subpoints and citations. Each point is explained in one sentence and supported by one sentence subpoints. Transitional statements are used between points. The conclusion restates main points, importance, and ends with a memorable closing. A bibliography is included.

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Basic Informative Speech Outline Format Inf 2

This document outlines the format for an informative speech, including an introduction with an attention getter, establishing credibility, and previewing main points. The body should have three main points with subpoints and citations. Each point is explained in one sentence and supported by one sentence subpoints. Transitional statements are used between points. The conclusion restates main points, importance, and ends with a memorable closing. A bibliography is included.

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BASIC INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE FORMAT

Name:
Topic:
Title:
Organizational Pattern:
General Purpose:
Specific Purpose:
Central Idea:
Introduction:
I.
Use an attention-getter: (Use one of the formal techniques discussed in the
book and class such as question, compelling quotation, startling statistic,
anecdote, etc.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
II.
Introduce topic and motivate audience to listen (relate importance of topic to
your audience):
III.
Establish YOUR credibility (How AND Why you know about the topic):
IV.
Preview your main points (This is the same as your Central Ideainsert it
here):
Body:
I.
Main Point One (Stated as ONE complete sentenceNOT as a paragraph!)
A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining part of point I
above.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint A above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint A above)
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining another part of
point I above.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint B above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint B above)
TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:
II.
Main Point Two (Stated as ONE complete sentenceNOT as a paragraph!)
A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining part of point II
above.)
1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint A above) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint A above)
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining another part of
point II above.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint B above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail

about Subpoint B above)


TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:
III.
Main Point Three (Stated as ONE complete sentenceNOT as a paragraph!)
A. Subpoint A (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining part of point III
above.)
1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint A above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint A above) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
B. Subpoint B (Stated as ONE complete sentence explaining another part of
point III above.)
1. Sub-subpoint One (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint B above)
2. Sub-subpoint Two (stated as ONE complete sentence giving more detail
about Subpoint B above)
Conclusion:
I. Signal ending with a signpost: (In Conclusion, or some other acceptable
form signaling end of speech)
II. Summarize main points: (Be detailed and complete with this one sentence
list)
III. Restate the importance/relevance of topic to audiences lives:
(Possible Internal Summary or Internal Preview)
IV. Finish with a vivid, memorable ending: (Use one of the formal techniques
discussed in book and in class such as quotation, startling statistic, anecdote,
etc.) (Possible Citation here: Dwyer, 2006)
Bibliography:
Dwyer, K. (2002). Public Speaking Workbook, 7th Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill
Primis Custom.

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