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Outline for a Talk
[Title of your speech]
[Date of Presentation]
Purpose: (Why are you giving this talk?)
Thesis: (What is your major argument?)
I. Introduction
A. Greeting B. Attention getter C. Credibility statement D. Thesis statement E. Preview of main points
Transition
II. Body
A. Main point #1
1. Subordinate point (e.g., "According to…")
a. Support (e.g., example, statistic, visual, testimonial) b. Support
2. Subordinate point
a. Support b. Support
Transition/Signpost
B. Main point #2
1. Subordinate point
a. Support b. Support
2. Subordinate point
a. Support b. Support
Internal Summary
C. Main point #3
1. Subordinate point
a. Support b. Support
2. Subordinate point
a. Support b. Support
Transition
III. Conclusion
A. Signal closing B. Restate thesis C. Review main points
1. Main point #1 2. Main point #2 3. Main point #2
D. Memorable statement or call to action E. Thank audience for listening
Bibliography
Be sure to include non-print expert sources (e.g., those experts you have interviewed or heard on a broadcast).
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