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).