This document provides an outline for a presentation on a given topic. It includes sections for an introduction, defining the topic, stating a thesis, presenting two opposing viewpoints with supporting evidence, discussing religious aspects, concluding statements, and closing remarks for questions. The outline suggests including an anecdote, definition, graphs, and summarizing sources to engage the audience while verbally expanding on the main points.

1. Topic Name By Student Name

2. Anecdote (Story) Story is not necessary, but if you have one it helps catch the audience’s attention Only put major points of the story in the PowerPoint, present the rest verbally. Splitting the story up can create good suspense and anticipation

3. Topic Defined Define the topic using the exact definition from what ever source you chose. Don’t paraphrase, put the entire definition as it applies to your topic. Be sure to state your definition source on this slide. Example: “according to the New World Webster’s Dictionary…”

4. Thesis Statement Put your entire thesis statement on this slide

5. Pro-(*****) Viewpoint Put one of the views from your topic on this slide. Only type main points on the slide, verbally expand on each of those points. If you need more than one slide for this point of view, title the following slide the same as this one with the word “continued” after the title.

6. Pro-(*****) Viewpoint Continued… See how easy it is? Pro- (*****) Viewpoint could also be worded differently such as stance, or slant.

7. Graph Add your graph to the slide show to help support which ever side it backs up.

8. ART

9. Anti-(*****) View This slide is identical to the pro-view slide, but the opposite. In fact, you could title this one: opposition to (*****) view.

10. Religious Aspects Put your religious aspects on this slide Use the indent tab to help explain each of the main points. If you have CCC paragraphs, put which paragraphs, then summarize them If you have quotes, put them in your own words as a summary following the quote. If you have articles or Papal documents, give them credit and summarize. You don’t ever want to type this much on one slide or your audience will be busy reading and not listening to you carefully enough.

11. Religious Aspects Continued…

12. Definitive Statement Type your definitive statement here. Explain it verbally if necessary

13. Anecdote If you split your anecdote up, this is a good place to put the second part. It will help wrap up your presentation and prepare the audience for questions.

14. Thank You Any Questions?