Speech Intro guidelines:
Purpose: This goal of this speech is for you to deliver an introduction speech that introduces a
well-known person. This is a skill you will likely apply in your professional life.
Task: In this 2-4—minute speech, you will select a well-known person (i.e. public figure, famous
person) and delivery a speech that discusses their background, strengths, abilities,
accomplishments, etc. Use the outline template (Homework 1) to develop and organize your
speech. You are not required to do research in order to prepare and develop this speech but if you
do include any information from outside resources, you should cite your sources verbally and in
your outline using APA style. No visual aid or audience are required for this speech.
A successful speaker will:
 Select a well-known person to introduce that is appropriate for your audience and speech
situation.
 Use an appropriate organizational pattern.
 Include fully developed introduction, main points, conclusion, transitions in your speech.
 Write a clear thesis.
 Cite any sources properly using APA style, both verbally and in your outline.
Purpose: The goal of this assignment is to outline your introduction speech. You will use this
skill the rest of the semester outlining your speeches.
Task: Your task is to use the introduction speech outline template to outline your introduction
speech. Make sure to complete all parts of the outline and cite any sources using APA style.
Submit your completed outline by the deadline.
Successful students will:
 Outline all parts of their introduction speech thoroughly and completely.
 Submit their completed outline by the deadline.
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