The Motivtional Persuade Outline

This is a sample outline for a typical motivational persuade based on Monroe's Motivated Sequence. Use this in constructing your presentation and include where you would integrate your sources.


Topic:
Specific Purpose:
Thesis Statement:

I. Introduction
A. Attention-Getting Step:
B. Tie to Audience:
C. Credibility Material:
D. Thesis & Preview: (The preview includes your three platforms)

(Transition into Body of Speech)

II. Body
A. Main Point #1 -- Need
1.(Statement of Need for Action)
a.(Description of Problem)
b.(Signs, Symptoms, Effects of Problem)
c.(Example, Narrative, or Testimony)

2. (Importance of Problem)
a.(Extent of Problem)
b.(Facts/Statistics)
c.(Expert Testimony)

3. (Who is Affected)
a. (Facts/Statistics)
b. (Example/Narrative)

(Transition into Main Point 2)

B. Main Point #2 (Present Solution that Satisfies Need)
1. (Description of Solution)
a. (How Solution Satisfies Need)
b. (How Solution can be Implemented)
(1) (Plan of Action)
(2) (Steps of Plan)
(i) (Step 1 of Plan)
(ii) (Step 2 of Plan)

(Transition into Main Point 3)

C. Main Point #3 (Visualize Results)
1. (Describe Expected Results of Action)
2. (Describe Consequences of Inaction)

(Transition into Conclusion)

III. Conclusion
A. Summary:
B. Tie Back to Attention-Getting Step:
C. Call for Action:


Checklist:
I have analyzed my audience on this topic & have determined they are ready for action.

I have narrowed my topic to focus upon a problem that needs to be solved with action

I have clearly stated the purpose of my speech.

My thesis statement is written as a complete declarative sentence.

My introduction focuses attention, establishes my credibility, & previews my message.

The first main point in my speech establishes the need for action.

The second main point in my speech details a plan of action that satisfies the need.

The third main point in my speech visualizes the results of action and the consequences of inaction.