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Title of Presentation 1:
Order:
Chronological Order
General Purpose:
To inform
Specific Purpose:
After listening to my speech, my audience will know the basic format and
guidelines for preparing an outline.
Central Idea:
Before the actual speech outline, you must provide at the top of the page both the
specific purpose and thesis statements.
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(Transition: Now that Ive told you how to create a heading and the standard outline format, you
must also understand the rules of outlining, which brings me to my third point.)
VII.
IX.
Close with impact: Following these few steps will prepare you for success with
outlining and delivering speeches in this class.
References
American Psychological Association (2004). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association. (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.
Morreale, S., Spitzberg, B. & Barge, J.K. (2007). Human Communication: Motivation,
Knowledge and Skills. (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson & Wadsworth.