University:
Montclair State University
Course:
CMST 101 | Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement
Academic year:

2021
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2
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**NOTE the number of main points, supporting, and sub-points can change depending on how you decide to present the information in your speech. A general guideline of the approximate number of points to make in a speech is 2-3 main points with at least 2 supporting points for each main point. All transitions must be complete sentences. Delete what is in italics and replace it with what you will use in your speech 3 outline components in percentages: Introduction (5-10%), Body (75-80%), Conclusion 10-15%) Sample Outline Format Introduction I. Attention Getter Question, statistic, example, story, etc. to grab audiences’ attention and most importantly, their interest II. Thesis Statement A sentence with the all-encompassing statement of what your speech is specifically about. III. Preview of Main Points State your specific main points in 1 sentence. Transition: In 1 full sentence, provide an indication that you are done talking about your introduction/ preview of main points and are moving into your first main point. Body Main Point One Write a sentence explaining what your first point is. A. Supporting point: 2-4 sentences long. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point 1.Sub-Point 2-4 sentences long. Add supporting-points if needed these further explain, prove, or expand B. Sub- point 1. Supporting Point 2. Supporting Point C. Sub-point 1.Supporting Point Transition: In 1 full sentence, provide an indication that you are done talking about your first main point and are moving into your second main point, try to find the connection between ideas. II. Main Point Two. Write a sentence explaining what your second point is. A. Supporting point: 2-4 sentences long. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point 1. Sub-Point 2-4 sentences long. Add sub-points if needed these further explain, prove, or expand B. Supporting point: 2-4 sentences long. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point I. 1.Sub-Point 2-4 sentences long. Add sub-points if needed these further explain, prove, or expand 2. Sub-Point 2-4 sentences long. Add sub-points if needed these further explain, prove, or expand Transition: In 1 full sentence, provide an indication that you are done talking about your second main point and are moving into your third main point, try to find the connection between ideas. III. Main Point Three Write a sentence explaining what your third point is. A. Supporting point: 2-4 sentences long. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point 1. Sub-Point 2-4 sentences long. Add sub-points if needed these further explain, prove, or expand B. Supporting point: 2-4 sentences long. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point 1.Sub-Point 2-4 sentences long. Add sub-points if needed these further explain, prove, or expand Transition: In 1 full sentence, provide an indication that you are done talking about your third main point/body of speech and are moving into your conclusion/review of main points. Conclusion I. Review of Main Points Restate your main points in 1 sentence II. Restate thesis statement III. Clincher / Closer Question, Story, Call to action, Quote, Example, Connect back to Attention-getter, etc. to have the audience keep thinking about your speech after you give it