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33.3: Introductions and Conclusions- Assignment

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    Now that you have completed a rough draft of all the components of an outline, it is time to put it all together.  Find the template attached below

     

    TRIBUTE SPEECH PREPARATION OUTLINE GUIDE*

    Your Tribute speech should replicate the sample guide below

     

    Student Name:

    Speech 101

    Section:

    Date:

    Professor:

    Title

     

    General Purpose: To inspire

    Specific Purpose Statement: To inspire the audience about ____________

    Central Idea/Thesis: (one declarative statement include main points)

    Organizational Pattern: (Chronological, Topical or Spatial)

     

    Introduction – Approximately 10-20% of entire speech. For a seven-minute speech that would mean around forty seconds to a minute and a half.

     

    The introduction should be written out word for word in paragraph form. Label the introduction as a distinct section of the speech. What to include in an outline:

     

    Gain the attention and interest of the audience (ask a rhetorical question, short story, a fact or quote or other methods discussed in the text);

     

    Reveal the topic of the speech (If not already apparent by attention-getter);

     

    Establish credibility and goodwill (use a quote, statistics to support CI/Thesis, experience-cite your source);  Establish rapport (can do in earlier part)

     

    Preview the body of the speech (list of main points-Today I will share with you, I will examine, I will review, I will discuss). 

     

    Transition: Make sure the audience knows you are moving from the introduction into the first main point of the body.

     

    BODY – Must have 2-5 main points. This template shows three which is standard.

                           (Include 2 Different Verbal Citations from 2 Different Sources)    

     

    I.

     

     

    A.  

     

       1.

              a.                                  

              b.          

       2.

              a.

              b.

    B. 

          

          1.

             a.

              b.

            2.

                a.

                b.                    

     

    Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word.

     

     

    II.

     

    A.   

     

       1.  

       2.

     

    B.   

      

       1.

       2.

             

     

    Transition: Clearly indicate you are moving to the next main point. Use Connectives such as Transitions, Internal Previews, internal Summaries or Signposts. Write out word-for-word.

     

     

    III.

     

    A.        

     

          1.

          2.

     

     

    B.       

                          

          1.

          2. 

    Conclusion -Approximately 5-10% of your speech. For a seven minute speech that means around twenty to forty-five seconds. Can be longer if finishing a story from the intro but do not go much longer.

     

    The conclusion must be written out word for word. Label the conclusion as a distinct section of the speech and make sure it fulfills both major objectives of a conclusion

     

    Signal the end (Make it obvious that you are in your conclusion),

    Reinforce the audience’s understanding of, or commitment to, the central idea (restate main points)

    Closure: Optional but strongly encouraged. End with a dramatic statement, quotation or refer to the intro to provide Closure.

     

    Reference List (Minimum 2 Sources-use either MLA OR APA, be consistent.

    Turn in under assignments.


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