Principles of Public Speaking
1. Create a complete preparation outline using the outline template below for a persuasive speech.
2. You may choose from one of the topics below.
a. Bullying in schools.
3. State the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea clearly and in the appropriate form.
4. Limit your key points to three and main points with supporting resources to two per point.
5. State your key points and main points in complete sentences.
6. Summarize key points of introduction with a call for action in your conclusion.
Use this outline as your template.
I. TITLE:
A. General Purpose
B. Specific Purpose
C. Central idea
II. Introduction
A. Key point #1
B. Key point #2
C. Key point #3
III. Body of the Presentation
- Key Point #1
1. Supporting statement and resource
2. Supporting statement and resource
- Key Point #2
1. Supporting statement and resource
2. Supporting statement and resource
- Key Point #3
1. Supporting statement and resource
2. Supporting statement and resource
IV. Conclusion
| Writing Style | APA (American Psychological Association) | |
| Note: To find detailed information on APA manuscript style guidelines on the Internet, go to www.apastyle.org. | ||
| Margins | 1” all sides | |
| Paragraphs | The entire document should be double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) | |
| Headings | Bold | |
| Type Style and Size | Times New Roman, 12 point | |
| Software | MS Word | |
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