INFORMATIVE SPEECH PREPARATION OUTLINE GUIDE* The following is a guide to use as you develop preparation outlines for your informative speeches. Your Informative speech should replicate the sample guide below. Student Name: Speech 101 Section: Date: Professor: Foundation Topic: ____________ General Purpose: (To Inform) ________________________ Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about: ? _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Central Idea/Thesis: (one declarative statement include main points) ____________________________________________________________________________ Organizational Pattern: (Chronological, Topical or Spatial) ____________________________ Visual Aids Used: (PowerPoint/Prezi) _____________________ Introduction – Approximately 10-20% of entire speech. For a seven minute speech that would mean around forty seconds to a minute and a half. The introduction may be written out word for word or in outline form. Check with your instructor for the preferred method. In either case, label the introduction as a distinct section of the speech. (1) Gain the attention and interest of the audience (ask a rhetorical question, short story, a fact or quote or other methods discussed in the text); ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (2) Reveal the topic of the speech (If not already apparent by attention-getter); ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (3) Establish credibility and goodwill (use a quote, statistics to support CI/Thesis, experiencecite your source); ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (4) Preview the body of the speech (list of main points-Today I will share with you, I will examine, I will review, I will discuss). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Transition: Make sure the audience knows you are moving from the introduction into the first main point of the body. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ BODY – Must have 2-5 main points. This template shows three which is standard. (Include 3 Different Verbal Citations from 3 Different Sources) (First main I. ______________________________________________________________________ A. 1. a. (may not have to use) b. (may not have to use) 2. a. b. B. 1. a. b. point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.) (Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-subpoints (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences. Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation. See Sample Prep. Outline and Sample Deliv. Outline for examples. 2. a. b. Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ II. ______________________________________________________________ (Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-subpoints (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences. A. 1. 2. (Second main point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.) Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation. B. 1. 2. Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ III. ______________________________________________________________ A. 1. (Third main point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.) 2. (Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-subpoints (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences. B. 1. 2. Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation. See Sample Prep. Outline and Sample Deliv. Outline for examples. Conclusion -Approximately 5-10% of your speech. For a seven minute speech that means around twenty to forty-five seconds. Can be longer if finishing a story from the intro but do not go much longer. The conclusion may be written out word for word or in outline form. In either case, label the conclusion as a distinct section of the speech and make sure it fulfills both major objectives of a conclusion (1) Signal the end (Make it obvious that you are in your conclusion), ___________________________________________________________________ (2) Reinforce the audience’s understanding of, or commitment to, the central idea (restate main points) ___________________________________________________________________ (3) Closure: Optional but strongly encouraged. End with a dramatic statement, quotation or refer to the intro to provide Closure. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Bibliography (Minimum 3 Sources-use either MLA OR APA, be consistent. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ *Adapted from outline guidelines developed by Dr. Robin Hicks, Olive-Harvey College Presentational Aid: You must create a visual aid for the informative speech. You can use either Powerpoint OR Prezi. The powerpoint should use a consistent font, background and color scheme. You should create 3-7 slides. For the Prezi you should have at least 3-7 screens/transitions. You must use SOME version of your powerpoint/prezi in your informative speech. Use the visual aid to COMPLEMENT your message, not replace it. So, if you are giving a speech on the Grateful Dead, you might include a picture of them. More details are available in Chapter 14 and from your instructor. There is a homework assignment in addition to the use of this component in the speech. You can see examples of visual aids in speeches in the media library portion of our Connect Book. Name Speech 101 Section 2 March 4, 2019 Plastic Surgery Topic: General Purpose: Specific Purpose Statement: Central Idea/Thesis: Organizational Pattern: Visual Aids Used: (PowerPoint/Prezi) Introduction 1. Capture reader’s interest 2. Build case through logic 3. Topic sentence/thesis statement First main point (strongest) A. Support 1. Example 2. Example B. Support 1. Example 2. Example C. Support 1. Example 2. Example Second main point (second strongest) A. Support 1. Example 2. Example B. Support 1. Example 2. Example C. Support 1. Example 2. Example Third main point (weakest) A. Support 1. Example 2. Example B. Support 1. Example 2. Example C. Support 1. Example Student Name Speech 101 Section 2 Date Medical Marijuana Topic: General Purpose: Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about:? Page 2 of 3 2. Example Conclusion A. Restate topic B. Summarize three main points C. Revisit introduction or tie all ideas together Student Name Speech 101 Section 2 Date Medical Marijuana Topic: General Purpose: Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about:? Page 3 of 3 INFORMATIVE SPEECH PREPARATION OUTLINE GUIDE* The following is a guide to use as you develop preparation outlines for your informative speeches. Your Informative speech should replicate the sample guide below. Student Name: Speech 101 Section: Date: Professor: Foundation Topic: ____________ General Purpose: (To Inform) ________________________ Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about: ? _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Central Idea/Thesis: (one declarative statement include main points) ____________________________________________________________________________ Organizational Pattern: (Chronological, Topical or Spatial) ____________________________ Visual Aids Used: (PowerPoint/Prezi) _____________________ Introduction – Approximately 10-20% of entire speech. For a seven minute speech that would mean around forty seconds to a minute and a half. The introduction may be written out word for word or in outline form. Check with your instructor for the preferred method. In either case, label the introduction as a distinct section of the speech. (1) Gain the attention and interest of the audience (ask a rhetorical question, short story, a fact or quote or other methods discussed in the text); ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (2) Reveal the topic of the speech (If not already apparent by attention-getter); ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (3) Establish credibility and goodwill (use a quote, statistics to support CI/Thesis, experiencecite your source); ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (4) Preview the body of the speech (list of main points-Today I will share with you, I will examine, I will review, I will discuss). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Transition: Make sure the audience knows you are moving from the introduction into the first main point of the body. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ BODY – Must have 2-5 main points. This template shows three which is standard. (Include 3 Different Verbal Citations from 3 Different Sources) (First main I. ______________________________________________________________________ A. 1. a. (may not have to use) b. (may not have to use) 2. a. b. B. 1. a. b. point) This is a single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the speech.) (Subpoints All main points; your A. B. and sub-subpoints (1., a., b., 2. a., b.) should be written in full sentences. Each point and sub-subpoints etc. should only be 1 sentence, unless it is a citation. See Sample Prep. Outline and Sample Deliv. Outline for examples. 2. a. b. Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word.