Week 4 Assignment Informative Speech Outline 75 Points For Week 4 you are asked to complete an outline for your Informative Speech. Please be sure to follow the Outline Template in Doc Sharing. Remember to include an introduction, thesis, target, audience, body of the outline (with at least three main points (Roman numerals) and two levels of subpoints (letters and numbers), conclusion, visual explanation, and reference page (using correct APA formatting.) You might also want to review the speechguidelines.docx in Doc Sharing for more information. Week 5 Assignment: Informative Speech Outline Points Possible Points Earned Comments Introduction and Thesis: The introduction identifies the business audience. The introduction begins with an attention-getter that engages the specific audience named in the outline. The thesis is stated. It is a complete sentence which previews the main points of the speech and reflects the topic and purpose of the presentation. 10 Organization and Format: The required outline template is used. The body of the outline conforms to the outline hierarchy found in the text on p. 370. There are a minimum of three main points or Roman numerals in the body of the outline and at least two more levels of sub points (capital letters, then numbers). The content is detailed and specific, whether it uses complete sentences or phrases. It includes all important points of the speech. 25 Conclusion: The conclusion ties back to the introduction and thesis and reiterates the main points. Closes with a compelling fact, statistic, quote or other memorable statement. 10 Visual Explanation: This section describes each visual within the PowerPoint, by slide number, and explains how the visuals aid the audience’s understanding. A minimum of two visuals is required. Clip art is not acceptable. 10 References: The outline contains a References section with a minimum of three credible sources. Must be formatted in full APA style. 20 Points Earned 75 Submitted on Time n/a TOTAL Outline Template Title of Presentation Name of Presenter Description of Business Audience Introduction Thesis Statement Body of Outline with a minimum of 3 main points as Roman numerals and at a least two additional levels of sub points using capital letters and then numbers. See page 370 in your text for the correct numbering system and outline format. I. Main Point A. Subpoint 1. Subpoint 2. Subpoint B.Subpoint 1. Subpoint 2. Subpoint II. Main Point A. Subpoint 1. Subpoint 2. Subpoint B. Subpoint 1. Subpoint 2. Subpoint III. Main Point A. Subpoint 1. Subpoint 2. Subpoint B. Subpoint 1. Subpoint 2. Subpoint Conclusion Visual Explanation References
