Introduction
• Attention getter (give amazing fact or tell moving story)
• State topic/ purpose/ thesis
• Tell us why you care (credibility), and why we should care (significance);
• Give a short preview of each main point.
Transition:
Body
• Main Point 1 Make a claim
o then back it up with facts, stories, examples, etc.
Transition:
• Main Point 2 Make a claim
o then back it up with facts, stories, examples, etc.
Transition:
• Main Point 3 Make a claim
o then back it up with facts, stories, examples, etc.
Transition:
Conclusion
• Summarize what you just told us; Remind us of each main point
• Say your thesis, but paraphrased using different wording
• Provide a ‘clincher’ that lets the audience know you are finished.
References
• Include author, year, title of webpage, name of website, URL. (3 to 5 sources only)
