Outlining Your Speech

Types of Outlines (page 212)

Working Outline (Preparation Outline) - a work in progressDetermine your topic and specific purposeBegin with the body of the speech and establish your

main points (2-5)Locate supporting materialsCheck for consistencyWrite out each main point in sentence formInsert supporting materials in sentence formNote sourcesPrepare a list of sources

Formal Outline (Sentence Outline) – full “script” or text of speech

Outlining the Body of the Speech

Characteristics of a Formal OutlineOutline is written in complete sentencesOutline includes all important and relevant

informationOutline is typedOutline includes citations within textOutline includes two-five (2-5) main points (I, II,

III…)Outline includes supporting information as sub

points (A, B, C…) Each main point must contain a minimum of two supporting details.

If needed, outline includes elaborated information as sub sub-points (1, 2, 3…)