Speech #1: Demonstration Outline Checklist
Rough Draft Due: ___________________Outline Due: ____________________
I have attached this sheet to my final outline and have included my rough draft.
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4 I have used full, single sentences (not paragraphs) on all components (you may use
multiple sentences in the intro & conclusion).
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3 I have included, prior to the introduction: Topic, Organizational Pattern, Specific
Purpose, Primary Audience Outcome, and Thesis Statement.
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3 My thesis statement is stated a declarative sentence with main points that
emphasizes the central focus or idea of my speech, and has been integrated into my
introduction.
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3 My introduction includes: Attention Getter, Psychological Orientation (puts my
topic in a context that is relevant to my audience), and Logical Orientation
(establishes my credibility and previews my main points).
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3 My conclusion includes: Logical Closure (reviews my main points and summarizes
my argument), Psychological Closure (connects to my introduction and reminds
audience why my topic is relevant to them), and Clincher.
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2 I have used the correct format for numeration, and I have indented my points and
sub points properly. (I, A, 1, a., etc.).
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2 I have included full-sentence transitions between each of my main points.
1 I submitted a rough draft of my outline.
1 I have taken the peer comments from my rough draft seriously and have made the
necessary adjustments on my final outline.
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2 I have proofread this outline for spelling and grammatical errors.
1 I have attached a separate APA style reference sheet at the back of my outline if I
have cited any sources (optional)
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