Informative Speech Outline Critique
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Note: You will not receive credit for this assignment if it is not typed and double-spaced.
OUTLINE FORMAT
Appropriate formal outline format (including
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complete, declarative sentences)
Reference page uses either APA, MLA
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(Place references on a separate sheet)
INTRODUCTION
Attention getter
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Purpose Statement
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Cites 3 Sources –State Credibility
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Preview of points
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BODY (CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION)
Has 3 main points
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Support for main points (At least 3 types)
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Statistics
Stories
Examples Expert testimony
Compare/Contrast Definition
Follows a logical and organized outline pattern 0
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Has appropriate transitions
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Between each main point
CONCLUSION
Brakelight/Signal Word
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Review of main points
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Closing statement -- “Clincher”
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SOURCES
Has sources correctly cited throughout the
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outline
PENALTIES TO AVOID
 Your work should be typed, double-spaced
and written in a clear, professional format.
 You should make sure that you use correct
grammar and spelling and that your
references are on a separate sheet.
 If your work does not meet these standards,
you may be penalized up to 20% of the
points.
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