Part 1: Informative Preparation Outline (worth 50 points)
You must create an original outline you may not use a speech or a paper from a former class.
You will need to apply one of the following organizational patterns: Topical or Chronological
Your message must incorporate at least three (3) outside sources (you cannot use yourself as a source, nor can you create a survey or self-study). At least one of these sources must be from a scholarly journal.
You must create an annotated bibliography, using APA style of citation. This bibliography is considered part of the outline.
This assignment must be typed and must follow the outline format provided, and all parts of the outline should be in complete sentences using proper grammar, spelling, etc. All parts of the outline must be clearly labeled (thesis, transition, etc.)
Please label these parts as you create your outline:
I. Introduction
a. Attention getter statement
b. Credibility Statement
c. Reason for audience to listen connection to audience
d. Thesis statement
e. Preview of main points
transition
II.
Body * Note sources must fit somewhere into subpoints. Each source must support ADT. Also for at least one main point, you need to connect with your audience.
ADT- Author, Date, Time.
Topic- My topic is the origins of american football/nfl
Main points are:
1. First point is giving background on how soccer and rugby shaped the game of football
2. Second point is how the National Football league was made and how it has grown in promotions, sales,etc.
3. Third point is the players that have shaped the game and the league the most
Main Point 1
i. Subpoint 1
ii. Subpoint 2
iii. Subpoint 3 (optional)
transition
Main Point 2
i. Subpoint 1
ii. Subpoint 2
iii. Subpoint 3 (optional)
transition
. Main point 3
i. Subpoint 1
ii. Subpoint 2
iii. Subpoint 3 (optional)
transition
III.
Conclusion
a. Thesis statement
b. Review/Summary of main points
c. Memorable closing
Annotated bibliography (3 or more sources, using APA style of citation. At least one source must be from a scholarly journal)