Name:
Presentation 2: (Topic)
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Title of Speech
Specific Purpose: To inform (or persuade or entertain) my audience about . . .
Central Idea: (Thesis statement or major thought including you main topic and main points)
Pattern of Organization: (Topical, Problem/solution, Chronological, Spatial, Cause/Effect)
I.
INTRODUCTION: [Here you can offer some of the ideas you have for the introduction.]
A. Attention Grabber:
B. Reveal Topic:
C. Credibility Statement:
D. How topic relates to audience:
E. Preview of main points:
II.
BODY
[connective: Make sure the audience knows you are moving from the introduction to the first
main point. Write it out like you would say it in the speech.]
A. [Main Point 1: State the first main point of the speech in a complete sentence.]
1.
[sub-point - Use subpoints and sub-sub points as needed. Give some details for
each subpoint. You can also indicate what your supporting material is: Will you
tell a story here, will you state some testimony, or present some statistics?]
2.
[sub-point]
[connective: Create a connective to help the audience move from the 2nd main point to the third.]
B. [Main Point 2: Another full sentence that states your second main point of the speech.]
1.
[sub-point]
2.
[sub-point]
[connective: help the audience know you are done with main point 2 and are moving on to main
point 3.]
C. [Main Point 3: Another full sentence that states your third main point of the speech.]
1.
[sub-point]
2.
[sub-point]
[connective: Make sure the audience knows you are moving into the conclusion.]
III.
CONCLUSION:
A.
[Reinforce the central idea – write out your summary of your main points.]
B.
[Signal the end of the speech – Identify how you’ll end the speech.]
Name:
Presentation 2: (Topic)
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References
(List complete citations for the research materials that you have used in your speech)
Journal article, two authors
(underline the title of the journal, the comma, the space, and the volume number)
Jones, R., & Smith, S. (2003). Firing procedures in organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal:
Practice and Research, 44 (3), 10-36.
Magazine article
(underline the title of the magazine, the comma, the space, and the volume number)
Kishman, K.B. (2002, October 26). Seeing the brain. Discover, 262, 673-676.
Newspaper article
(underline the name of the newspaper)
Schwartz, L. (2002, November 3). Obesity and its affects. The Daily Times, pp. A1, A4.
Newspaper article, no author (underline the name of the newspaper)
New drug cuts risk of death from cholesterol. (2003, July 15). The New York Times, p. A12.
Abstract from secondary source
(underline the name of the journal, the comma, the space, the volume number and the name of the
secondary source)
Nieto, K. (2002). Cognitive functions of centipedes. Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2, 9-16.
(From PsychSCAN: Neurophysiology, 2001, 4, Abstracts No. 614)
Book
(underline the title of the book)
Connely, P.J. (2001). Conflict-resolution: A look at disputes in corporate America. Washington,
DC: American Psychological Association.
Encyclopedia or Dictionary
(underline the title of the book)
Name:
Presentation 2: (Topic)
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Zinks, M. (Ed.). (1999). The Haven dictionary of sports (4th ed., Vols 2-10). London: Macmillan.
Film
(underline the name of the film)
Garrison, P. (Producer), & Michaels, L.L. (Director). (1992). Changing our minds: The story of
Lucy Brown (Film). (Available from Changing Our Minds, Inc., 170 West End Avenue,
Suite 25R, New York, NY 10023).
Television broadcast
(underline the name of the TV show)
Portia, L. (Executive Producer). (2006, October 11). The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour. New York
and Washington, DC: Public Broadcasting Service.
Online periodical
(underline the name of the periodical and the volume number)
Author, I. (date). Title of article. Name of periodical (Online), xx. Available: specify online
address.
Internet Sources
Author/editor. (Year). Title (edition), [Type of medium]. Producer (optional). Available Protocol (if
applicable): Site/Path/File [Access date].
Music piracy suits could bring backlash. (September 12, 2007). In CNN.Com/Technology [Online].
Available: http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/internet/09/10/backlash.music.ap/index.html.
[September 14, 2007].
Pritzker, T. J. (No date). An Early fragment from central Nepal [Online]. Available:
http://www.ingress.com/~astanart/pritzker/pritzker.html [September 14, 2007].
Personal Interview
(Name, Title, “Personal Communication,” Date)
Frank Smith, Ph.D. Professor of Biology. Personal Communication, January 18, 2008.