Standard Outline (two main points of discussion with one visual element)
RATIONALE
1.Purpose: Is to persuade others for more gun control laws. What do you want your audience members to know more about or to do after listening to your presentation? What is the central idea of your presentation?
2.Audience: Who would be the ideal audience based on your topic of discussion? Would this topic benefit primarily a specific group of people or would a broader audience be more appropriate? Is your topic appropriate for the age range, interests, and general knowledge of your intended audience?
3.Significance: Why is this topic important for the audience to know more about? How is it relevant for the intended audience?
Presentation Plan
Introduction
1.Attention-getting opening: Include an interesting statistic, fact, anecdote, or compelling question to grab your audiences attention from the very beginning and get them interested in your topic.
2.Thesis Statement: Studies show that ____________major claim because __________main point and __________main point.
3.Preview of Main Points
a. State the first point of discussion in a full sentence.
b. State the second point of discussion in a full sentence.
Main Point I: State main point; expand on the main point in the subpoints.
a. Provide supporting details validated with an in-text citation for each sub-point of information (author, date).
b.
c.
d.
Talk about visual aid here (note to readers to see attached visual)
Main Point II: State main point. Follow the same pattern as in Main Point I.
a. Provide supporting details validated with an in-text citation for each sub-point of information (author, date).
b.
c.
d.
Conclusion
Restatement of thesis: State as written in the introduction.
Summary of main points:
a. Restate first main point for the audience.
b. Restate the second main point for the audience.
Closing comments: End with a call to action or a bit of additional information or quote that will make your topic memorable for the audience.
