Outline for Informative Speech (please follow same format):
Introduction:
Stimulus (Attention-Getter): What can you do/say to grab your audiences attention? **You should only use ONE attention-getter
Purpose Statement: Today I am here to inform you about…
Motivation: Tell the audience why/how listening to your speech can be useful or beneficial to them.
Establish Credibility: How do you know so much about this topic? Why should we listen to YOU?
Preview of Main Points:
Body of Speech: I. Main Point 1:
-Supporting Information:
Source(s) you will reference for Main Point 1: Where did you get the above information? Remember that you have to reference at least three sources while youre speaking. According to…, As stated in….., Research conducted by Dr. ABC shows that…, etc.
Transition Words/Phrases:
II. Main Point 2:
-Supporting Information:
Sources you will reference for Main Point 2: Transition Words/Phrases:
III. Main Point 3:
-Supporting Information:
Sources you will reference for Main Point 2: Transition Words/Phrases:
IV. Main Point 4:
-Supporting Information:
Sources you will reference for Main Point 2: Transition Words/Phrases:
Conclusion:
Summary of Main Points: What did you cover today?
Closer: Catchy/clever sentence to finish your speech/make it memorable.
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**THINGS TO REMEMBER:
1. The speech must be between 5-7 minutes long. You should time yourself while practicing your speech.
2. You should have anywhere between 3-5 main points for this speech. An example of a main point would be:
Topic: Parkinsons Disease: Spreading Awareness Through Understanding the Disease
Main Point 1: Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease Subpoint 1: Physical Symptoms
1. Supporting Material: Can cause tremors, which cause problems with walking, holding/picking things up.
2. Supporting Material: May cause difficulties in talking and writing, etc. .
Subpoint 2: Neurological Symptoms
1. Supporting Material: People with this disease may need more time to formulate thoughts/ideas
2. Supporting Material: Can cause memory loss
Main Point 2: Causes of Parkinsons Disease
Subpoint 1: Genetic Causes
1. Supporting Material: Found on a genetic link carried by the father
2. Supporting Material: Mutations of this gene can lead to an early-onset
Subpoint 2: Factors in the Environment
1. Supporting Material: Stress
2. Supporting Material: Trauma or Stroke
1. It is mandatory that you each make a PowerPoint presentation.
2. You should cite AT LEAST 3 sources; an ideal amount would be 5. These citations need to be ORAL and
incorporated into the body of your speech.
3. Remember, as I said in class, I encourage you to use note cards and/or your outline while you speak. You
should not attempt to memorize your entire speech since there will be a lot of information given!
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