Use the Unit 4 Speech Outline Planner to outline your argumentative research paper from U3 into a 5- to 8-minute speech with at least one visual aid.
Why do I want you to do it?
This assignment will help you to develop your speech and get feedback from your instructor to ensure that you are on the right track. This outline will be the only document you may use (besides your visual) during the speech. Make sure it has specific information, not just general categories.
How do I want you to do it?
Your outline will include three sections.
* Introduction: Introductions for speeches will be different than the report. In addition to your thesis statement, you will need an attention-getting-device that will grab the attention of your audience. You will need to incorporate some audience interest into your remarks to establish common ground, so they will see a “need to know” about your topic. Finally, remember to create a preview statement for the end of your introductory remarks, so your audience has a mental checklist of topics for which to listen.
* Body: Follow your preview statement to present your 3-4 supporting points. Be sure to include complete and compelling support with reference to your sources, relevant and accurate facts, and clearly organize this part of your speech into sections. Effective transitions should be used throughout.
* Conclusion: Be sure to clearly indicate or signal that you are ending your speech. Summarize or restate the main idea/supporting points in an engaging way, and reach out to the audience, thanking them for listening and asking them for any questions.
