Using a word processing program, create a simple preparation outline for demonstration speech topic: pick anything you can demonstrate

Topic/Title:



General Purpose:



Specific Purpose:



Thesis Statement:



Introduction

Attention-getter

Relevance to audience– why should they listen?

Speaker’s credibility

Preview of main points/Thesis

Body

Main point 1 (The main points will be your steps—step 1)

Supporting material

Supporting material

(Transition/Signpost)

Main point 2 (step 2)

Supporting material

Supporting material

(Transition/Signpost)

Main point 3 (step 3)

Supporting material

Supporting material

(Transition/Signpost)

Conclusion

Review of main points

Call to action (if appropriate and you want your audience to do something after your presentation)

Closing

The outline should use proper grammar and contain no spelling errors.