Outlines are ways to organize your ideas in an easy and quick way. There are many ways
to do an outline; you need to find one that is best for you. The following outline will work
for a speech that is about 3 minutes long. For longer speeches, you can use this outline
and add more content (more information and more subpoints)
Name & ID
Date
Topic
Specific Purpose
Reason to Listen
Credibility Statement
Thesis Statement
1) Introduction (1-2 minutes)
a) Self introduction
b) Preview
2) Body
a) Main Point 1 (2-3 minutes)
i) Point 1
(1) Subpoint 1
(2) Subpoint 2
ii) Point 2
b) Main Point 2 (2-3 minutes)
i) Point 1
(1) Subpoint 1
(2) Subpoint 2
ii) Point 2
(1) Subpoint 1
c) Main Point 3 (2-3 minutes)
i) Point 1
(1) Subpoint 1
(2) Subpoint 2
ii) Point 2
(1) Subpoint 1
(2) Subpoint 2
3) Conclusion (1-2 minutes)
a) Review
b) Thank you