Q A Content Outline identifies what you intend to present in your speech, in the order it needs to be presented in. Directions: 1. Make sure to double-space your outline 2. At the top of your outline, indicate your speech’s General Purpose, Specific Purpose, Thesis Statement, and Preview. This header information is just to quickly let me know what your speech is about. 3. From beginning to end, each point in your outline should only contain one complete sentence identifying one idea. 4. Your outline should have a clearly indicated Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. 5. Include transitions between your main points in the Body section. You may use this Template to get started: Word Download Wordor PDF Download PDF You may use this Example to help guide you: Word Download Wordor PDF Download PDF Here is a Speaking Notes version of my Example: Word Download Wordor PDF Download PDF *Speaking Notes are what you will use while presenting, NOT your Content Outline* Rubric Demonstrative Speech Outline Rubric Demonstrative Speech Outline Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHeader Information General Purpose, Specific Purpose, Thesis Statement, and Preview correctly indicated at the top of the outline. 5 pts Excellent 4 pts Good 3 pts Acceptable 2 pts Poor 1 pts Deficient 0 pts Missing 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOne-sentence Format Each point is written as one complete sentence identifying one idea to explain. 5 pts Excellent 4 pts Good 3 pts Acceptable 2 pts Poor 1 pts Deficient 0 pts Missing 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubordination and Coordination Main points identified with Roman Numerals (I, II, III) Subpoints identified with Capital Letters (A, B, C) 5 pts Excellent 4 pts Good 3 pts Acceptable 2 pts Poor 1 pts Deficient 0 pts Missing 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSection Identifiers Clearly identified sections for the Introduction, Body and Conclusion. 5 pts Excellent 4 pts Good 3 pts Acceptable 2 pts Poor 1 pts Deficient 0 pts Missing 5 pts Total Points: 20 PreviousNext