Preperation Outline refersher

Below is a blank preparation outline that you can use to generate your own ideas. Remember, this should be complete sentences.

INTRODUCTION

Attention Getter: (Put your opening sentences here.)

Thesis: (Your topic sentence)

Credibility Statement:

Preview statement: (Finish your introduction with a sentence suggesting the number,

content and strategic ordering of your main points. Be concise but detailed; don’t be too

subtle.)

(transition: use a transition into your first main point; don’t let it substitute for actually

stating your main point.)

BODY

I) First main point

A)

1)

2)

B)

1)

2)

(transition: …...)

II) Second main point

A)

1)

2)

B)

1)

2)

(transition: …...)

III) Third main point

A)

1)

2)

B)

1)

2)

(Signal Conclusion: …...)

CONCLUSION

Signal the end: (always indicate you are moving into your conclusion)

Review main points: (restate your main points clearly)

Ending “kicker”: (finish strong, use a quote or refer back to start; etc.)

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