Persuasive Speech Outline

Persuasive Speech Outline

Overview

In this assignment you will outline a persuasive speech. The speech and self-review are due next week.

Instructions

1. Select either Topic A or Topic B for your persuasive speech. 

   Topic A: Should Children Under the Age of 10 Own Cell Phones?
   Topic B: Should Self-Driving Cars Be Legal?

2. Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word. 

   Download the Sample Outline [DOCX], which provides guidance for the structure of an outline.
   Focus your speech on 2–3 main points so you’ll stay within the 4-minute time limit.

3. Submit the completed outline in a Microsoft Word document.

Requirements

Your assignment will be graded according to the following criteria:

• The outline is complete and on topic.
• The outline provides solid flow for the speech.
• The outline is clear and free from spelling and grammar issues.
• You must incorporate at least two quality resources.

Instructions

• Replace placeholder text with your text• Your outline should not include complete paragraphs• Do not write the entire speech or an essay

Running head: SPEECH TITLE
1

Speech Title

Student Name

Professor Brazil

Date

*Please note that the purpose of this template is to assist you with correctly formatting an outline. Please carefully review the Assignment Overview document (located in assignment link) for the approved topics. Also, your outline should not include complete paragraphs, entire speech, or an essay. *

*Add your own information to this template. Reminder, all sources must be cited both in-text and in the reference section using APA or SWS.

Speech Title

I. Introduction

A) Attention getter (Quote, Statistic, or Anecdote-Cite all outside information)

B) Thesis Statement/Purpose (topic of the speech)

C) Preview Main Points (1, 2 and 3)

II. Body

1. Main point #1 (Cite Credible Sources)

a. Supporting Detail/Research/Example (Benefits of an Outline, 1)

b. Supporting Detail/Research/Example

c. Supporting Detail/Research/Example

2. Main point #2 (Cite Credible Sources)

a. Supporting Detail/Research/Example (Effective Use of a Presentation, 2)

b. Supporting Detail/Research/Example

c. Supporting Detail/Research/Example

3. Main point #3 (Cite Credible Sources)

a. Supporting Detail/Research/Example

b. Supporting Detail/Research/Example (Benefits of an Outline, 1)

c. Supporting Detail/Research/Example

III. Conclusion

A) Review Main Points (1, 2 and 3)

B) Thesis Statement/Purpose (Restate speech topic)

C) Memorable Conclusion (Quote, Statistic, or Anecdote, Call to Action)

Sources/References

(Replace with your own sources-this shows correct formatting only)

1. Benefits of an Outline. (2015). Importance of an Outline. Retrieved from

http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/outlining

.org

2. Effective Use of a Presentation. (2018). Retrieved from

https://www.effectiveuseofpresentation.edu