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Sample Informative Speech Outline/Template
Preparation Outline: Informative Speech on Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl championships of the 1990s
Specific Purpose
: The purpose of my speech is to inform
my college speech class about the Dallas Cowboys’ Super
Bowl championships of the 1990s. Thesis
: After listening to my speech, each person in my audience should be informed about Super Bowl XXVII,
Super Bowl XXVIII, and Super Bowl XXX as each game relates to the Dallas Cowboys. (
Should include topic and all
main points
)
Introduction
I.
The Super Bowl is both an American sporting event and tradition. It is of value to me because I grew up in Northeast Texas as a Dallas Cowboys fan. (Personal Credibility
) In addition to being a fan, I researched this topic extensively by consulting sources such as DallasCowboys.com, NFL.com, and The Dallas Morning News. (
Professional Credibility)
II.
Along with the N.F.L. record for the most Super Bowl appearances (8), the organization is tied with only two other N.F.L. teams for having the most Super Bowl wins (5). The Dallas Cowboys became the first team in N.F.L. history to win three Super Bowls in only four years. The Cowboys' success and popularity has earned them the nickname "America's Team.” (
Reasons to Listen/Relevance/Importance
)
Transition 1
: Let’s start with the Cowboys first Super Bowl win in 1993.
Body
I. The Dallas Cowboys won Super Bowl XXVII.
A. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills. B. The Bills had nine turnovers, which led to 35 points scored by the Cowboys. C. Troy Aikman passed for 273 yards and four touchdowns. D. The final score was 52-17 and Troy Aikman was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Transition 2
: Now that I have told you about the Cowboy’s first Super Bowl win over the Buffalo Bills in Super
Bowl XXVII, let’s discuss the second win the following year in Super Bowl XXVIII.
II. The Dallas Cowboys won Super Bowl XXVIII.
A. In 1994, the Dallas Cowboys once again defeated the Buffalo Bills. B. At the half, the Cowboys trailed the Bills 13 -6. C. Running back Emmitt Smith rushed for 132 yards and scored two touchdowns.
D. The final score was 30-13 and Emmitt Smith was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
Transition 3
: After winning back-to-back Super Bowl titles in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII, the Cowboys went on
to win Super Bowl XXX.
III. The Dallas Cowboys won Super Bowl XXX.
A. In 1996, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers. B. The Cowboys scored on their first three possessions. C. Cornerback Larry Brown had two interceptions and 77 yards. D. The final score was 27-17 and Larry Brown was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Conclusion
I. After defeating the Buffalo Bills two consecutive years, the Dallas Cowboys went on to win a third Super Bowl to be the first team in N.F.L history to win three Super Bowls in only four years. (
Overview/Reiteration for emphasis
)
II. Dallas Cowboys fans all across the nation can only hope that the franchise will continue to be successful in futures decades. (
Sense of closure
)
Works Cited 1993 Super Bowl XXVII. (1993). www.dallascowboys.com
. Retrieved from http://www.dallas
cowboys.com/team/history_superbowl.cfm?sb=27
Super Bowl XXVII. (1993). www.nfl.com
. Retrieved from <http://www.nfl.com/
superbowl/history/recap/sbxxvii
Werder, E. (1996). "XXX-CELLENT!" www.dallasmorningnews.com
. Retrieved from http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/classic/recordbook
/yearbyyear/1995/012996steelers.html
Legend:
Personal Credibility
: State why you are personally interested in this topic and what (if any) personal experience you have with the topic. Audiences are more interested in hearing from you if they know YOUR
why… Professional Credibility
: State the 3 credible and authoritative sources you will quote in your speech as evidence to corroborate and validate your information. Reasons to Listen/Relevance/Importance
: State why the audience should listen and/or why it is relevant to them. Why should they be interested? How will it benefit them to listen or what will it cost them if they don’t?
Transition 1
: Preview 1
st
Main Point Transition 2
: Review 1
st
Main Point and Preview 2
nd
Main Point Transition 3
: Review 2
nd
Main Point and Preview 3
rd
Main Point
Overview/Reiteration for emphasis
: Summarize the main points of your speech. Don't repeat your main points word for word; rather, paraphrase the key themes and information you have just presented.
Sense of closure
: State 1-2 concise
sentences that lets the audience know you are concluding your speech (refer to your text and this template for ideas). Other Important Considerations:
1.
It is perfectly acceptable to have 2 Main Points instead of 3. This will depend on your organizational pattern and how long it will take you to discuss each Main Point. 2.
This outline template shows 4 Subpoints (A, B, C, D) under each Main Point (I,II,III). While you are not required to have this many under each main point, just remember that it is better the be more thorough on this outline since it is easier to cut info. Instead of adding more. I recommend you use the rule of: “I’d rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.”
3.
This is ONLY an outline – keep it short and concise but be thorough enough to provide the summarized information you will present in your speech. This outline should be no longer than 2 pages
. 4.
Please use proper MLA citation for your three sources on the outline, but you do not
have to create a whole new page for the citations (simply list them in proper format at the end of your outline). a.
Refer to the” Research Methods Supplemental Material” for links to help with this.
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