Use the following Sample Format for your outline
to be composed in your word-processor.
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SUBJECT or TITLE
TEXT: (You may give your text or your text reference here or you may use the alternate position below the Introduction.)
INTRODUCTION: This would be your opening remarks.
TEXT: Alternate position. (You may use this alternate position or you may use the position above the Introduction. Use one or the other but do not use both.)
I. POINT ONE
A. If there is an "A." then there must be at least a "B."
B.
II. POINT TWO
A.
1. If there is a "1." then there must be at least a "2."
2.
B.
III. POINT THREE
A.
B.
1.
a. If there is an "a." then there must be at least a "b."
b.
2.
a.
i. If there is a "i" then there must be at least a "ii."
ii.
b.
(More main points (i.e., "IV." "V." etc.) can be added if necessary following the rules set out in this sample.
CAUTION: Use only the parts of this sample outline that you need for your outline. Don't make your outline any more complicated than necessary.)
THE CLOSE OR CONCLUSION (In a sermon this would include the INVITATION.)
CRITIQUE:
Some classes require a self-critique of your live presentation of this speech. Include the critique here at the end of the outline if it is required for the course or requested by the instructor.
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