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INTRODUCTORY OUTLINE TEMPLATE WITH SECTION GUIDELINES
Your speech outline should be formatted exactly like this template, and exactly like the provided sample outline that follows. You MUST delete the instructions for every section, but PLEASE do not delete section titles.
Introduction of the Speech
Attention Getter: Effectively grab our focus with an unexpected statement or question. For the purposes of this speech, deliver a one-sentence anecdote (short interesting story) about a unique personal experience or fact.
Background with Audience Relevance: Provide a few key details about the background of your topic in a way that CLEARLY demonstrates to your audience how your speech topic may personally impact their lives.
Credibility Statement: Concisely explain exactly why you are PERSONALLY qualified to discuss this topic with authority.
Thesis Statement: Concisely tell us the central idea of your speech. For the purposes of this speech, your Thesis Statement should answer the following question: “What is the single most important lesson I’ve learned through my educational, professional, and personal journey so far?”
Preview of Main Points: Tell us about the three Main Points you are going to focus on throughout your speech. This Preview should be clear and specific so your audience can more easily follow along. For the purposes of this speech, provide a preview of your specific educational, professional, and personal goals.
Body of the Speech
Introduce Main Point 1: Introduce your first Main Point. For the purposes of this speech, summarize your educational goals.
Subpoint A: Quote a work of literature reminding you of your educational experiences, and directly tell us the title of the piece, who wrote the piece, and the year it was published. Explain exactly why this quote reminds you of your educational experiences.
Subpoint B: Discuss important details about one aspect of your first Main Point. For the purposes of this speech, briefly discuss the past, present, and future of your educational journey.
Transition to Main Point 2: In one complete statement, briefly summarize the previous Main Point while providing a brief preview of the next Main Point. Transitions should be clear and specific so your audience can more easily follow along.
Introduce Main Point 2: Introduce your second Main Point. For the purposes of this speech, summarize your professional goals.
Subpoint A: Quote a film or TV show reminding you of your professional/work experiences, and directly tell us the title of the film or TV show, who wrote, directed, or created it, and the year it premiered. Explain exactly why this quote reminds you of your professional/work experiences.
Subpoint B: Discuss important details about one aspect of your second Main Point. For the purposes of this speech, briefly discuss the past, present, and future of your professional journey.
Transition to Main Point 3: In one complete statement, briefly summarize the previous Main Point while providing a brief preview of the next Main Point. Transitions should be clear and specific so your audience can more easily follow along.
Introduce Main Point 3: Introduce your third and final Main Point. For the purposes of this speech, summarize your personal goals (completely separate from school and work).
Subpoint A: Quote a song lyric reminding you of your personal life experiences separate from work and school, and directly tell us the title of the piece, who wrote or performed the piece, and the year it was released. Explain exactly why this quote reminds you of your personal life experiences.
Subpoint B: Discuss important details about one aspect of your final Main Point. For the purposes of this speech, briefly discuss the past, present, and future of your personal journey outside of school and work.
Conclusion of the Speech
Review of Main Points: Concisely remind us of the specific focus of each Main Point.
Reinforced Thesis: Emphasize the central idea of your speech by delivering a paraphrased version of your original Thesis Statement (paraphrasing means rewriting something in completely new and original language).
Memorable Closer: End with an impactful statement or question strategically designed to compel your audience to continue thinking about your speech long after its conclusion. For the purposes of this speech, remind us of your anecdote from the Attention Getter while adding important or insightful details or comments.
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