Here are some questions and tips to help you assess the quality of your outline.
- The Claim
Did you ensure that you revealed exactly what the position of the speaker is in your words? You should avoid
using the exact words from the speech. Use your words to reveal that you understand the words of the
Did you ensure that you revealed exactly what the speaker wants the listeners or people in general to do after
hearing the speech? - The Reasons
Did you look beyond the obvious reason the speaker has for her position? Most often, more than one reason
for the claim will be given. - The Evidence
Did you list the type of evidence - statistic, fact, example, expert testimony, personal experience?
Did you correctly identify an example (or two) from the speech for the type you list?
Remember, not all types of evidence may be found in a speech, but often several types are found. Be
thorough!