Info Outline Template
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Informative Speech Outline Template:

Here is an outline template for the informative speech. Type your own outline using this format. You may need more detail as far as the inclusion of subpoints/support. Your full-sentence outline is due the day you speak, before you speak. It must be typed and ready before you speak or points will be deducted.

Introduction:

 I.            Attention Gaining Material

II.            Purpose Statement

III.           Relating the Audience/Establishing Your Ethos (your knowledge, research, goodwill)

IV.           Preview of Main Points

(Transition to Body) 

Body:

I.              Main Point I

                A.            Sub-point

                                1.  Support

                                2.  Support

                B.            Sub-point

                                1.  Support

                                2.  Support

(Transition to next Main Point)

II.            Main Point II

                A.            Sub-point

                                1.  Support

                                2.  Support

                B.            Sub-point

                                1.  Support

                                2.  Support

(Transition to next Main Point)

III.           Main Point III

                A.            Sub-point

                                1.  Support

                                2.  Support

                B.            Sub-point

                                1.  Support

                                2.  Support

(Transition to Conclusion)

Conclusion:

I.             Signal End (Ex: In conclusion)

II.            Reinforce Main Idea

III.           Review Points

IV.           Memorable Ending


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