I need to write an outline for an informative speech for a public speaking class and I’m out of time.
All outlines will be run through a plagiarism program called TurnItIn. All outlines must be typed, double-spaced, in a font equivalent to 12-point Times New Roman, and adhere to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
The Topic is Travel
To inform my audience of the benefits of traveling and experiencing new cultures.
General purpose: To inform
Specific purpose: To inform my audience of the benefits of traveling and experiencing new cultures.
Thesis: In order to expand our cultural knowledge, we must first understand the diversity of cultural backgrounds and inform ourselves about the different customs so that we don’t get extremely culture shocked.
I. INTRODUCTION
Attention-getter: Are you afraid of traveling because of the thought of “What if?”. We all have something we worry about in the back of our heads when planning a trip, wether it’s flying overseas or going on a roadtrip.
Credibility statement: I lived 3 years in Germany and throughout my time there I had the opportunity to visit 22 different countries, experiencing their cultures and broadening my perspective of the world.