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Outline Format Handout
SPCH 1114 - Mary Swart
Label &write out the Introduction steps, Conclusion steps, 4th S, &Transitions. Outline the Body of your speech. Do not hand this handout in as your outline.
Introduction
Attention Getter:

Thesis Statement/Central Idea of Speech:

Importance of topic (tie to audience, why should they listen):

Speaker Credibility (importance to you):

Preview of Main Points:

Body
I. Sign & State the Main Point

A. Support the Idea
B. Support the Idea

Summarize the Idea:
Transition to next Main Point - connect your ideas:

II. Sign & State the next Main Point

A. Support the Idea
B. Support the Idea

Summarize the Idea:
Transition to next Main Point

III. Sign & State the next Point
A. Support
B. Support

Summarize the Ideas:
Transition to Conclusion:
Conclusion
Summary: remind Listeners of what you told them, highlight a few areas in all the main Points:


Closure: Bring your speech to a clear and crisp "Psychological End".