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16.7.3: Sample Format 1

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    Speech Topic

    Specific Purpose: Your specific purpose is determined by the topic you choose. It indicates the direction of focus you will take with your topic.

    Thesis/Central Idea: Your thesis statement is a clear and concise sentence that provides an overview of your entire presentation.

    Organizational Pattern: Remember, the body of your speech has to match this.

    I. Introduction

    A. Attention Getter: Capture the audience’s attention.

    B. Relevance: Establish the relevance of your topic to your audience—why is your topic worthy of their time and attention?

    C. Credibility: Establish your speaker credibility—consider your personal experience, connection with the topic, interest and expertise.

    D. Thesis: Thesis statement.

    E. Preview: Preview of the three main points.

    Transition: Preview your first main point.

    II. Body

    A. First main point.

    1. Supporting materials to support the main point. a. sub-main point b. etc.

    2. Supporting materials to support the main point.

    a. do not forget to cite sources.

    b. etc. Transition: Review and preview

    B. Second main point.

    1. Supporting materials to support the main point.

    a. sub-main point . etc.

    2. Supporting materials to support the main point.

    a. do not forget to cite sources

    b. etc.

    Transition: Review and preview

    C. Third main point.

    1. Supporting materials to support the main point.

    a. sub-main point

    b. etc.

    2. Supporting materials to support the main point.

    a. do not forget to cite sources

    b. etc.

    Transition: Preview. Prepare your audience for the conclusion.

    III. Conclusion

    A. Thesis/Summary: A summary for the speech.

    Memorable Close: A powerful ending. References (separate page)

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