This document discusses how to structure an outline for a speech or presentation. It recommends including all main points and supporting details in the outline, presenting each point as a single idea or sentence. The outline should use formatting like Roman numerals and capital letters to signal the importance of points, with larger left margins indicating less important items. The outline can take the form of rough sentences, a full sentence outline, or a key-word outline to remind the presenter of content. Common patterns are also described, like time sequences, cause-and-effect, and problem-solution. Transitions should be used to guide the audience through the presentation. Sources must also be cited in the appropriate style.

1. Maria Subert

2. 1. Link outline to your purpose and goal
2. Your outline is the abstract of your speech: less than
every word you plan to speak-- but includes all
important points and supporting materials.
3. Each point is a singe idea, usually in complete
sentences.

3. 4. The outline symbols you use must signal the
importance of the point.
Main point Roman: numerals/sub-points: capital letters
5.Outline margins signal importance:
The largest the margin on the left, the less important
the item is.
6.Parallel form: Consistent use of sentences, clauses,
phrases and words.

4. Rough draft: Preliminary organization of the outline:
sentences, phrases, or words
Sentence outline: consists entirely complete sentences
Key-word outline: consists of important words/phrases to
remind you of the content of your presentation

5. Time sequence pattern: explains the sequence of events in
chronological order
Cause/effect pattern: explains the causes of an event, a
problem or an issue
Problem/solution pattern: describes a problem and proposes
a solution
Topical sequence pattern: emphasizes the major reasons an
audience should accept a point of view, addressing
advantages/disadvantages

6. Ways in which a presenter signals to an audience
where the presentation is going:
This leads to my third point…
A third reason…
This is my second point…

7. List of the sources you used in your presentation
APA style
Chicago style
MLA style