INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE TEMPLATE

Class #: 70561
Group Members: Waleed Imran (28566), Bisma Wasim Siddiqui (28592), Kamish Mevawalla (28613)

Topic: Title suggesting the Unlocking Success: Student Secrets to Thrive and Succeed
topic of your
speech

General To inform about… Our general purpose is to inform the audience about the key habits of individuals that contribute to their
Purpose: success across various fields.

Specific Identifies the Through analyzing the top habits of successful people, our speech will focus on helping the audience
Purpose: information you want with actionable strategies and tips, which enhances their problem-solving skills, streamlines their
to communicate in theproductivity, and propel them towards achieving their goals.
mode you have
chosen.
Thesis: The central idea of By consistently practicing certain habits, successful individuals develop a mindset and lifestyle that
your speech empowers them to reach their objectives and unlock their utmost capabilities.

I. Introduction
A. Attention Something that Real failure is when you give up on your purpose. According to various sources and research, 98% of
Getter: grabs the attention people die without fulfilling their goals and dreams, meaning only 2% of people become successful in
e.g. startling life.
statistics, stories,
rhetorical “A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.” -George M. Moore, Jr.
questions, How many of you want to be successful in life?

How do you define “Success”?

 Phil McGraw Quote: The difference between winners and losers is that winners do things losers don't
want to do.

B. Why should the Our speech will assist our audience in making smart choices, leading them to success and guiding them
Reason to audience listen to through the crucial crossroads of life. We are at this stage of life where even a minor change can bring a
Listen: your speech? lot of difference, so let’s work for it!
Make it personal to
each of them.
C. Same as above. By consistently practicing certain habits, successful individuals develop a mindset and lifestyle that
Thesis empowers them to reach their objectives and unlock their utmost capabilities.
Statement:
D. 1. What personally 1) We have witnessed the behavior patterns of high achieving individuals in our lives, including our
Credibility connects you to this parents, and have felt their impact in accomplishing their goals. According to our own conclusions and
Statement: topic? findings, we are enthusiastic about helping others to reach their highest potential.
2. What type of
research have you 2) We have been digging into books, articles, interviews and studies related to the topic. Additionally,
done to establish we have seen many documentaries on YouTube to support our stance. Moreover, the statistics provided
credibility? are also picked up from valid sources.

E. Preview of 1. First, I/we will
Main Points: describe …
(reinforces the2. Second, I / we will
selected mode) examine …
3. Third, I/ we will
…
1) We will describe what success is and how our society distinguishes between successful and
unsuccessful people.
2) We will examine the top habits of successful people, discussing how they have helped them in their
journey
3) We will talk about how our audience should make these habits a part of their life too in order to pave
their path towards success.

II. Restate thesis, exact statement as above.

A. 1. Idea of A) Let's understand the key habits of successful individuals that can show you the right path towards
Statement of development or success
the first main support for the first
point; you main point
should not use a. Support 1) They are proactive
a source in this 2. More development
sentence. a. Support a) We will explain how they make things happen instead of waiting for them to happen.
3. More development
if needed 2) They Have a Routine (Sleep schedule, Time management, Work Life balance)

a) Here, we will discuss how they are well organized, focused, and productive every day.

3) They are consistent

a) We will explain how successful people never quit if they suffer through failure, and they keep
moving on no matter what.

4) They work as a team

a) We will discuss how they work as a single unit, stronger, and think of a win-win situation for
everyone.

Transition: (Required) Statement Now we are going to discuss how students (our main audience) can benefit by adopting these habits at
of movement that looks back this stage of their life.
(internal summary) and looks
forward (preview).
B. 1. Idea of 1) Being proactive
Statement of development or
second main support for the seconda) It allows students to be themselves, take risks, learn from mistakes, and understand how to take
point. main point responsibility for their actions and feelings.
a. Support
2. More development 2) They have a routine
or support
a. Support a) A daily routine for students enables them to maximize their productivity and achieve goals. (current
 3. More development IBA example)
if needed
3) They are consistent

a) Linking it to how it can help students stay on track and make their progress reliable and steady

4) Team Work

a) Highlight its importance and need and how they should cooperate and work together as a team.

Transition: (Required) After discussing these habits in detail and how students these days can benefit from them, we will move
on towards the conclusion.

III. Conclusion
A. Review of 1. Restate your first 1) Introduction on what success is
Main Points: main point.
2. Restate … 2) Top Habits of successful people in a very broad and general perspective,

3) How the students these days can apply them in their daily lives.

B. Restate Same as above but Successful people develop habits that can help them unleash their full potential and reach their desired
Thesis: preferably rephrased. goals.

C. Closure: Develop a creative One habit that has influenced us the most/ that we tried to apply the most ourselves is Team Work
closing (creative example of us working in a team for this presentation)

References https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLMXJoWf6x2TzME943joEcLeZnJEG60T6h&v=GLcKI02aGSs

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2023/08/20/the-power-of-being-proactive-5-ways-to-
develop-this-surprising-skill/?sh=649da5482e2f

https://www.calendar.com/blog/how-time-management-plays-a-major-role-in-your-success/
 https://youtu.be/EctzLTFrktc?list=PLU0WjCdWrHplkrY2OXwBK1Xek7rVfxYEy

https://ectutoring.com/habits-of-successful-students

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Tips for Informative Speaking/Presentation

Analyze the audience What can the audience be reasonably expected to know? Never presume that an audience has a thorough background in the
subject.

Use appropriate language What are the norms for speaking style for the audience?
If they expect lots of jargon and specialized language, the speech should be peppered with such language or else the audience will feel like they are
being talked down to.
If the audience is unfamiliar with these technical terms, avoid using them or introduce them with an explanation of what they mea

Explain the importance of the topic

Why should the audience listen?
Will this information improve their lives in some meaningful way?
A speaker must establish a connection between their topic and the interests of the audience.

Show, don’t tell

Informative speeches often benefit from a demonstration or visual aid. Technology can assist "showing" when the subject is not easily brought physically
into the room

Being told about a process, like cloning, could be informative, but probably not have as great an impact as being shown the process with pictures or
perhaps even lab equipment.

Be Specific
Informative speeches thrive on detail, and dive on generalities.
Audiences are often impressed by detail, but be careful not to become so detail-oriented that the big picture of the speech is compromised.