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246 Chapter 12 Public Speaking Preparation and Delivery (Steps 7–10)

publIC SpeakIng Sample aSSIStant

the template Outline

Thesis: Your main assertion; the core of your speech

Specific Purpose: What you hope to achieve from this speech

INTRODUCTION
I. Gain attention

II. Orient audience

A. First main point; same as I in body
B. Second main point; same as II in body
C. Third main point; same as III in body

[Transition: Connect introduction to body ]

BODY
I. First main point
A. Support for I (first main point)

B. Further support for I
[Transition: Connect first main point to second ]

II. Second main point
A. Support for II (second main point)

B. Further support for II
[Transition: Connect second main point to third ]

III. Third main point
A. Support for III

B. Further support for III
[Transition: Connect third main point (or all main points) to conclusion ]

CONCLUSION
I. Summary
A. First main point; same as I in body

B. Second main point; same as II in body

C. Third main point; same as III in body
II. Closure