Exercises — COM 1010 12: Informative Speech — Research, Outlining, and Delivery

1. Speech Outline Builder — Informative Speech

1. INTRODUCTION Attention-getter: Write an opening story, statistic, or question that immediately draws the audience in.
2. Relevance statement: Explain in one sentence why this topic matters to this specific audience.
3. Credibility statement: Briefly explain your connection to or interest in this topic.
4. Preview statement: 'Today I will discuss [main point 1], [main point 2], and [main point 3].'
5. BODY — Main Point 1: State your first main point as a complete sentence. Sub-point A: Supporting detail or evidence (cite your source). Sub-point B: Additional supporting detail. Transition: Write a one-sentence bridge to Main Point 2.
6. BODY — Main Point 2: State your second main point as a complete sentence. Sub-point A: Supporting detail or evidence (cite your source). Sub-point B: Additional supporting detail. Transition: Write a one-sentence bridge to Main Point 3.
7. BODY — Main Point 3: State your third main point as a complete sentence. Sub-point A: Supporting detail or evidence (cite your source). Sub-point B: Additional supporting detail. Transition to conclusion: 'In conclusion…'
8. CONCLUSION Summary: Restate your three main points in one or two sentences. Call to action (if any): What do you want the audience to do, think, or feel? Memorable close: End with a callback to your attention-getter, a powerful quote, or a final image.