Page 275 - Between One and Many The Art and Science of Public Speaking

In Their Own Words

Sample Speech Outline

Title of speech. FLY INFESTATION
by Rosa Guzman

Specific purpose is to provide the audi- Specifi c Purpose: To en-
ence with information that can help them gage and provide the audi-
deal with a common problem. ence with knowledge and
information on fl y infestation.
Introduction
I. Open with Impact:
Speaker begins with a common occur-
Envision having lunch,
rence all her audience members can
when all of a sudden you
relate to.
notice a fl y has landed on
your food.
A. Wouldn’t you want to
Rosa Guzman
know where this fl y
came from?
B. Flies, like any other
type of species, have a biological history.
C. If fl ies have a biological record, wouldn’t you be interested in knowing if
they’ve left a trace of it on your food?
Thesis statement is labeled, but may not II. Thesis: Awareness of fl y infestation is crucial when operating a business.
fully convey the scope of the speech. III. Connect: Familiarizing yourself with the biology of fl ies may encourage you
to help prevent fl y infestation.
The speaker provides three reasons this A. It will enable you to manage a successful business
topic is important to audience members. B. If will facilitate satisfying your workers and customers.
C. As a customer, it will enable you to enjoy an afternoon meal at a
business.
Preview of speech is provided. IV. Preview: Today I will inform you about fl ies as well as fl y infestation and the
prevention of it at a business or even your own home.
Body of speech is labeled.
Body
Main points begin with Roman numeral I. I. Main Point: There are three basic ways of knowing there’s a fl y
infestation.
A. More than eight fl ies in a given area could be considered a potential fl y
infestation.
B. The detection of nearby larva (AKA... maggots) could serve as
evidence of a fl y infestation.
C. Live insects with dead insects and fl y spots or droppings.
Note transitional statements between (Transition: Now that you know the three basic ways of knowing there’s a fl y
main points. infestation, let’s learn about the biological evolution of fl ies.)
II. Main Point: The biology of a fl y includes its life stages, physical characteris-
tics, and traits.
References cited in the speech are listed A. A house fl y has four life stages (Yeats, 2005).
by author name and date in parentheses. 1. The fi rst stage is the egg.
2. The second stage is the larva.

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