Outline General Format

The format of an outline shows the progression of ideas as well as the relationship between ideas. Subordination and coordination area key. Symbols are used to show the parallel structure (note – all main points begin in this textbook’s samples with Roman Numerals — I. II. III. ).

Sample

INTRODUCTION

Attention Material:

Gain the Goodwill of the Audience:

Credibility Material:

Thesis & Topic Preview:

(Transition to Body of Speech, e.g.  “Now that _____,” or,” Let’s go to ____.”)

BODY

I. Main Point #1

(Summary: ___________________________________________________________)

(Preview:_____________________________________________________________)

II. Main Point #2

(Summary: ___________________________________________________________)

(Preview:_____________________________________________________________)

III. Main Point #3

(transition to the end… ______________________________)

CONCLUSION

Signal an End

Summary

Goodwill Audience Tie

Concluding Clincher