Person of Interest

Requirements State the title of your speech and center it before starting your outline. Follow this by stating the specific purpose of your speech. Divide your outline into the introduction, body, and conclusion. Begin each section with Roman numeral I. Use roman numerals (I, II, III) for main points, capital letters (A, B, C) for subpoints, Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) for supporting points, and lowercase letters (a, b, c) for further subdivisions. There should always be a “b” to match an “a.” There should always be a “2” to match a “1.” There should always be a “B” to match an “A.” The introduction has four parts: an opening with impact, thesis statement, connection with the audience and a preview of the speech’s main points. The body should include three to four main points with well-developed subpoints and transitions. The transitions between main points should be written in parentheses between main points. The conclusion has two parts: a review summarizing the main points and a conclusion with impact. Use complete sentences. Use only one sentence per letter or number, and separate distinct ideas into different sentences. It is not necessary to use complete sentences in situations such as the following: lists, parts of a larger whole, or places where complete sentences would be awkward or unnatural. When citing sources, put the author’s name and date in parentheses after the point (American Psychological Association, 2001). If you are quoting directly, also include the page number (American Psychological Association, 2001, p. 69). Include the full source citation in your references section at the end of the outline. References should be listed in alphabetical order.