Name 

DRAM 2312 

Prof. Hudnall 

Date 

Speech #1 Outline 

1. Topic: 

2. General Purpose: 

3. Specific Purpose: 

4. Thesis Statement: 

Title 

Introduction 

[Write in outline form using complete sentences.  Make sure it fulfills al four major

objectives of an introduction: 1) Gain a the attention and interest of the audience; 2) Reveal

the topic of the speech; 3) Establish credibility; 4) and Preview the body of the speech. Order

of objectives will depend on technique used to gain attention and organizing technique

employed.] 

I. Main Point (single complete sentence/ grab attention or interest). 

II. Second Point (single complete sentence/reveal topic/thesis statement). 

III. Third Point (single complete sentence/establish credibility). 

IV. Fourth Point (single complete sentence/Preview body of the speech). 

V. Fifth Point (if necessary/single complete sentence). 

 
 (Connective: Write in a complete sentence.  Make sure the audience knows you are moving

from the introduction into the first main point of the body.) 

Body 

I. Main Point: (A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the

speech.) 

a. Subpoint: (As with main points, subpoints should be written in full sentences.) 

i. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

ii. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

b. Subpoint (complete sentence) 

i. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

ii. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

(Connective: Write in a complete sentence.  Use a transition or other connective to help audience

move with you from one main point to the next.) 

II. Main Point: (A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the

speech.) 

a. Subpoint: (As with main points, subpoints should be written in full sentences.) 

i. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

a. Sub-sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if

necessary) 

b. Sub-sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if

necessary) 

ii. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

b. Subpoint (complete sentence) 
 i. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

ii. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

(Connective: Write in a complete sentence.  Use a transition or other connective to help audience

move with you from one main point to the next.) 

III. Main Point: (A single complete sentence expressing the main point of this section of the

speech.) 

c. Subpoint: (As with main points, subpoints should be written in full sentences.) 

i. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

ii. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

d. Subpoint (complete sentence) 

i. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

ii. Sub-subpoint (complete sentence/only use if necessary) 

(Connective: Write in a complete sentence.  Use a transition or other connective to help audience

move with you from the body of your speech to the conclusion.) 

Conclusion 

[Write in outline form using complete sentences. Make sure that it fulfills the following

objectives: 1) Lets the audience know you are ending the speech; 2) Reinforces the audience’s

understanding of, or commitment to, the central idea.] 

I. Main Point (single complete sentence signaling the end of the speech) 

II. Second Point (summary point/single sentence) 

III. Third Point (summary point/single sentence) 

IV. Fourth Point (summary point or conclusion/single sentence) 

V. Fifth Point (summary point or conclusion/single sentence/only use if necessary) 

 Bibliography 

Attach bibliography.  Use MLA format.  Double space.  Hanging Indention. Must use at least in

the speech at least three cited and quoted sources.