Chapter 10: Outlining :
Chapter 10: Outlining Guidelines for the Preparation Outline
State your specific purpose – what is your goal for the speech
Ex: To inform audience about scholarship opportunities at PRCC
Identify Central Theme –main idea
Use a consistent pattern of indentation
Ex:
Main Idea
Subpoint
Subpoint
Sub-subpoint
Chapter 10: Outlining :
Chapter 10: Outlining Label the Introduction, Body and Conclusion
State main points and subpoints in complete sentences
Give Speech a Title
Ex: Scholarship Opportunities at PRCC
Attach a Bibliography
See syllabus for information regarding plagiarism
Label transitions
Ex: (Transition: Let’s begin by discussing the types of scholarships available)
Chapter 10: Outlining :
Chapter 10: Outlining All main ideas and subpoints must be in complete sentences
Transitions must be included and also written in complete sentences
Include Bibliography of sources, use APA formatting
(visit http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/apa-crib.html#References for help)