2 Basics of Outline Format for the Public Speaking Project Textbook
Outline General Format

The format of an outline shows the progression of ideas as well as the relationshiop 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. ). The following format matches the Public Speaking Project OER textbook’s approach:
Sample
INTRODUCTION
Attention Material:
Gain 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