Informative Speech Outline
Informative Speech Outline
Overview
Strong oral communication skills will be valuable to you throughout your academic journey and are in high demand by many employers. Creating an outline is critical to your success in crafting an effective speech.
For this assignment, you will create an outline. The speech based on your outline is due next week.
Instructions
- Select either Topic A or Topic B for your informative speech.
Topic A: How Technology Has Impacted Society.
Topic B: History of Your Hometown. - 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 3-minute time limit. - 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.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
- Outline a speech using a structured flow and proper spelling and grammar.
Instructions
· Replace placeholder text with your text
· Your outline should not include complete paragraphs
· Do not write the entire speech or an essay
Speech Topic or Title By Your Name COM201
Instructor Name Today’s Date
Your Topic
I. Introduction
A. Quote, anecdote, or personal experience to capture your audience’s attention
B. Ideas or statement that build up to the main reason for the speech
C. Summarize the main idea and briefly state the main points
1. Summary of main point
2. Main point 1
3. Main point 2
4. Main point 3, optional
II. First Main Point
A. Supporting material 1
B. Supporting material 2
C. Supporting material 3, if you have one
III. Second Main Point
A. Supporting material 1
B. Supporting material 2
C. Supporting material 3, if you have one
IV. Third Main Point
A. Supporting material 1
B. Supporting material 2
C. Supporting material 3, if you have one
V. Conclusion
A. Restate main point 1
B. Restate main point 2
C. Restate main point 3, if you have one
D. Summarize the ideas presented
E. Restate introduction or conclude with a compelling remark