Outline Template printable pdf download

Outline Template

Beginning on the next page is an outline template, which can be photocopied for use with

each different speech. An explanation of the parts may be found in the textbook as

indicated below. The template works well for preliminary drafts. Try using stick-on slips

(i.e. Post-it®) for the various parts. Slips can be moved about, added and deleted as you

experiment with ideas and sequences.

Part

Where Discussed

Title

OBJECTIVES

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

Central Idea:

INTRODUCTION

Attention Material

II.

Relevance to Audience

Speaker’s Background with Topic (if not obvious)

III.

Statement of Main and preview of subpoints

BODY

First Sub-Point

a. Support

b. Support

(Transition)

II.

Second Sub-Point

a. Support

b. Support

c. Support

(Transition)

III.

Third Sub-Point

a. Support

b. Support

(Transition)

CONCLUSION

Summary

II.

Final Statement of Significance and Clincher

DOCUMENTATION

Bibliography

Visual Aids

Outline Template