Persuasive Speech Outline

Follow APA outlining format as with the Informative Speech. Make sure you have fully developed each point. In-text citations must match References page.

Introduction:     /6

  /5 Points

1. Attention Getter
2. Motivation for Listening
3. Establish Credibility
4. Thesis Statement
5. Preview of Speech (Main points)

  /1 Point

Transition to the body of speech

Body:     /14

   /3 Points

1. Establish the Problem
   1. Analysis (opinion) and research
   2. Analysis (opinion) and research
   3. Analysis (opinion) and research

  /1 Points

Transition

  /3 Points

1. Establishing Opposing Viewpoints
   1. Analysis (opinion) and research 
   2. Rebuttal: opinion and research

  /1 Points

Transition

  /4 Points

1. Call to Action  
   1. Visualization/Solution how would your plan work?
   2. Specific plan of action: What can we do? Include your audience.

  /2 Points

Transition to conclusion

Conclusion:   /3 

  /3 Points

1. Summary of Main Points
2. Reiterate Call to Action 
3. Throwback to Attention Getter

Research Articles:   /12

  /4 Points

1. Research from different types (4-5 minimum)

  /4 Points

1. APA style and matches to all in-text

  /4 Points

1. In-text Citations after ALL information in each section