Informative/Persuasive Speech (150pts.) Due dates: on D2L
Your general purpose of this speech is to inform or persuade. You get to choose your topic
(specific purpose, thesis).
Successful speeches will incorporate the following elements:
lear and purposeful organization of content. Use of appropriate types of supporting
information/arguments in the speech. This is not a speech of strictly personal
knowledge/opinion. Claims made need to be supported and defended.
vidence of quality research with at least three credible external sources properly
cited within your speech orally and compiled within the bibliography on your formal
outline in MLA or APA styling.
esigned and delivered to meet the time guidelines of 5-7 minutes. Not staying within
the time limits will adversely affect your grade.
n introduction that effectively sets the tone for the speech. Which includes an
attention-getter, reveals the thesis statement, establishes credibility, and previews the
development of the speech.
conclusion that provides a summary, refers to the introduction to provide closure,
and closes in a definitive and impactful way.
lear transitions that successfully guide the audience through the various portions of
your speech.
lear demonstration of appropriate physical delivery, vocal delivery and language
choice.

inimal to no reliance on notecards. You are encouraged to speak without notecards,
however if you feel the need to use brief notes it will be permitted. Speeches that are
read will receive a failing grade.
You will prepare a formal outline with complete bibliography. Your formal outline should
be detailed and complete. All main points must be written in complete sentences. Your
subordinate points and supporting materials must also be complete sentences. The formal
outline is a full content outline; it must be typed and submitted to D2L by the due date. No
outline = poor grade.
Name:
Title:
General Purpose: To (inform/persuade)(Choose one) the audience.
Specific Purpose(why are you giving this speech?):
Central Idea (Thesis statement):
[TITLE]
INTRODUCTION
I.
[OPENING LINE]
II.
[Reveal topic]
III.
[Credibility/Goodwill]
a.
b.
Date of Delivery:
IV.
[Preview main points]
([Transition])
BODY
I.
[Main Point 1]
a. [Sub-point]
i. [sub-sub-point]
ii. [sub-sub-point]
b. [Sub-point]
i. [sub-sub-point]
ii. [sub-sub-point]
([Transition])
II.
[Main Point 2]
a. [Sub-point]
i. [sub-sub-point]
ii. [sub-sub-point]
b. [Sub-point]
i. [sub-sub-point]
ii. [sub-sub-point]
([Transition])
III.
[Main Point 3]
a. [Sub-point]
i. [sub-sub-point]
ii. [sub-sub-point]
b. [Sub-point]
i. [sub-sub-point]
ii. [sub-sub-point]
([Transition])
CONCLUSION
I.
II.
III.
[Signal end of speech]
[Reinforce central idea]
a. [Summarize speech]
b. [make dramatic statement]
[Closing impact statement]
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location:
Publisher.
NAME:
TOPIC:

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