SAMPLE speech outline format

Introduction
You can choose to use any of the following, keeping in mind the preview is
required):
I. Attention catcher
II. Listener relevance link
III. Speaker credibility statement
IV. Thesis statement
V. Preview

Body
I. First main point
a. Subpoint (please note, all subpoints require evidence & detail)
b. Subpoint
c. Subpoint (if needed)
Transition
II. Second main point
a. Subpoint
b. Subpoint
c. Subpoint (if needed)
d.
Transition
III. Third main point
a. Subpoint
b. Subpoint
c. Subpoint (if needed)
Transition
Conclusion
I. Thesis statement
II. Summary of main points
III. Clincher

References/Bibliography – informative speeches do not require sources, persuasive

speeches DO require a minimum of three sources. If you use sources for your
informative speech, please list them in bibliographical format at the end of your outline.