You have identified a problem, need, or opportunity at: your current or former job a student organization you’re involved with SampleStructureOutline.docx

A. Who am I presenting to? :

B. What do I want to achieve? :

C. What aspect of my presenting do I want to focus on improving? :

II. INTRODUCTION

A. Title and/or Hook :

B. Credibility Statement (optional) :

C. Problem or Need Your Audience Faces :

D. Solution to Problem / Need :

E. Preview of Main Supporting Points :

Transition:

III. BODY (2-3 main points for a 4-6-minute presentation)

A. Main Supporting Point / Takeaway 1 :

1. Evidence or Support (2-3 items; cite all sources verbally, in text, and on slides) :

2. Statement Mitigating or Addressing Reservations (optional) :

3. Summary of Main Supporting Point / Takeaway 1 :

Transition:

B. Main Supporting Point / Takeaway 2 :

1. Evidence or Support (2-3 items; cite all sources verbally, in text, and on slides) :

2. Statement Mitigating or Addressing Reservations (optional) :

3. Summary of Main Supporting Point / Takeaway 2 :

Transition:

3. Main Supporting Point / Takeaway 3 :

1. Evidence or Support (2-3 items; cite all sources verbally, in text, and on slides) :

2. Statement Mitigating or Addressing Reservations (optional) :

3. Summary of Main Supporting Point / Takeaway 3 :

Transition:

Note: You may also include mitigate or address reservations in a stand-alone section of your presentation.

IV. CONCLUSION

A. Verbal Signal of Conclusion :

B. Summary of Your Proposed Solution to the Audience’s Problem / Need :

C. Summary of Your Main Supporting Points / Takeaways :

D. Call to Action :

E. Memorable Ending :