This week you will need to create a working outline that incorporates Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, integrates five sources, includes specific ideas for your introduction and conclusion, and clear transitions. This discussion is designed to help you organize and refine your working speech outline.
Here’s what you need to share this week:
- Introduction:
- An attention grabber
- Statement of topic
- Preview of main points
- Monroe’s Motivated Sequence:
- Attention: How will your grab the audience’s attention?
- Need: What problem or need are you addressing?
- Satisfaction: What solution or action are you proposing?
- Visualization: How will you help your audience visualize the benefits of your proposal?
- Action: What specific action do you want our audience to take?
- Sources:
- List your source under the corresponding point you are making
- Use APA citation style
- Conclusion:
- Summary of your main points
- Compelling closing statement
- Transitions:
- Identify the transitions you will use between sections
- Ensure a smooth flow of ideas
Professor Karen Sichler 