I. this is a main point

    A. a sub-point uses a capital letter & is indented

    B. usually, if there is an A, there should be a B

II. this is the next main point

    A. sub-point

          1. details for A. go here with numbers and are indented

          2. again, if there is a 1, there is probably a 2

    B.

III. notice these are Roman numerals

    A. sub-point

          1. details

                   a. for even greater detail, use lowercase letters & indent 

          2. details

                 b. decide if there are even more details & if so, indent again; see below for what to use

    B. sub-point

IV. this is a fourth main point

  A. sub-point

          1. details

                   a. for a greater detail

                          i. for even greater detail, use lowercase Roman numerals

                        ii. yes, this is very detailed

                      iii. the progression: Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, lowercase letters, lowercase Roman numerals

                      iv. if you do this & use words/phrases, your eye contact would be fantastic

          2. details

                 b. decide if there are even more details & if so, indent again; see below for what to use

V. this is a fifth point; it's rare a speech would have this many

If you see "outline discussions 1:1" on the course schedule, this is what it might entail.

• Instructor needs to see or discuss these. 

• 5 of the 7 well-done or completed at certain due dates. 

• It won't be necessarily done in this order. 

• Teacher will most likely designate which part is due when.

• Teacher may request a formal outline or sometimes you may do a format of your choice.

items that will be discussed

1.   attention getter & intro

2.   body points (at least 3 no more than 5)

3.   organization method

4.   proof types

5.   source citations (8 times, minimum of 5 sources) & source credibility

6.   conclusion

7.   visual aid plans