An outline of the presentation (speech outline) must be handed in to the teacher in advance or immediately before giving a presentation. The outline of the presentation must be printed on one A4 size page (one page only) and must contain the student's name and ID number, the title of the topic, and the basic points of the presentation. The font size must be either Times New Roman 12 or Areal 10. Spaces between the lines 1.15 . The font size of the presentation title: Times New Roman 14, Bold. Here are a few examples of speech outline.
EXAMPLE 1
Name: ................................................... Signature: ..................................
ID: .......................................... Major: .........................................
Section: ........................ Date: ...........................................
Title: Voting - Our Legal Right
Introduction:
I. Gain audience's attention by asking questions or telling a brief story
II. Establish credibility - I vote [تصويت]
III. Explain what voting is
IV. Preview the body:
A. Why we vote
B. Why we don't vote
C. Why we should vote
Body:
I. Why we vote
A. To elect representatives
B. Constitutional right
1. Article 1
2. Amendment 15
3. Amendment 19
II. Why we don't vote
B. Some don't care
C. Some are not educated about candidates
III. Why we should vote
A. To voice our opinions
Conclusion:
I. Summarize main points
II. Explain how to register
III. End with quotation [اقتباس]
Reference:
James Tomlinson, Bloomsburg University. Sample Outline for Public Speaking. Retrieved from: http://facstaff.bloomu.edu/jtomlins/sample.htm
EXAMPLE 2
Name: ................................................... Signature: ..................................
ID: .......................................... Major: .........................................
Section: ........................ Date: ...........................................
Introduction
I. Gain the attention of the audience by using a quotation, telling a brief story or humorous anecdote, etc.
II. Thesis statement – tell your audience the purpose of your presentation, e.g. ‘’Today, I will tell you about’’… or ‘’I would like to share with you my experience regarding’’…
III. Overview of all of your main points, e.g. first, second, third… (‘’First, I will explain my views regarding’’…’’second, I will illustrate’’…, ‘’third, I will compare’’…, ‘’finally, I will summarize’’…).
Body
I. First main point
A. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
B. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint
II. Second main point
A. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
B. Subpoint
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint
Conclusion
I. Summarize or review the main points.
II. Formulate a final statement that finishes your speech smoothly.
III. Finish with ‘’Thank you. Do you have any questions?’’
References
Include the sources that you used. Write references in APA style.
Note: The number of main points or subpoints you use will vary depending on how many issues you have to discuss and how much detail you need to use. You should not have more than twelve main points in your presentation. Do not overload your speech with too much information. Do not use too many difficult words and expressions.
EXAMPLE 3
Name: ................................................... Signature: ..................................
ID: .......................................... Major: .........................................
Section: ........................ Date: ...........................................
About Myself
Introduction
I. Get the attention of the audience by using a quotation, telling a brief interesting story or a humorous anecdote [ العربية حكاية], etc.
II. Thesis statement – tell your audience the purpose of your presentation, e.g. ‘’Today, I will tell you about’’… or ‘’I would like to share with you my experience regarding’’…
III. Overview of all of your main points, e.g. first, second, third… (‘’First, I will explain my views regarding’’…’’second, I will illustrate’’…, ‘’third, I will compare’’…, ‘’finally, I will summarize’’…).
Body
I. First main point (my hometown, my family)
A. Subpoint (my hometown)
1. Sub-subpoint (geography of my hometown)
2. Sub-subpoint (cultural and economic aspects)
B. Subpoint (my family)
1. Sub-subpoint (father and mother)
2. Sub-subpoint (sisters)
3. Sub-subpoint (brothers)
II. Second main point (my school and my hobbies and interests)
A. Subpoint (school)
1. Sub-subpoint (primary school)
2. Sub-subpoint (secondary/ high school)
B. Subpoint (hobbies and interests)
1. Sub-subpoint (hobbies: reading, writing, basketball, sewing, knitting)
2. Sub-subpoint (interests: learn French, travel, climb mountains, write a book)
III. Third main point (my college - why I chose it)
A. Subpoint (what I like and what I do not like here; why)
1. Sub-point (classmates)
2. Sub-subpoint (the courses that I study - like - do not like)
3. Sub-subpoint (teachers)
B. Subpoint (English)
1. Sub-subpoint (my English language strengths)
2. Sub-subpoint (my English language weaknesses)
Conclusion
I. Summarize or review the main points (explain what kind of person you are: introvert or extravert)
II. Formulate a final statement that finishes your speech smoothly (future plans; your expectations from this college, etc.)
III. Finish with ‘’Thank you. Do you have any questions?’’
References
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