PROBLEM/SOLUTION PERSUASIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Names:
Title of your Speech:
Organizational Pattern: PROBLEM/SOLUTION
General Purpose: (To persuade)
Specific Purpose: By the end of my speech my audience will (action verb) in support of (topic)
Proposition:
Preview Statement:
Introduction
Attention Getter:
Identify Topic/Purpose:
Specific Purpose:
Establish Your Credibility:
Initiate Audience Centered Connections:
Proposition:
Preview Statement:
Body
(Remember to use full sentences)
I. Identify the overall problem.
A. Describe the problem.
1. Describe the effects of the problem.
a. Statistics or quotations (citation paragraphs need to be highlighted; include date,
author, credibility and source)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations: books, journals, magazines,
newspapers, expert/lay testimony, examples, quotations)
c. Warrant connecting the evidence to the claim.
2. Describe the signs and symptoms of the problem.
a. Statistics or quotations (citation paragraphs need to be highlighted; include date,
author, credibility and source)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations: books, journals, magazines,
newspapers, expert/lay testimony, examples, quotations)
c. Warrant connecting the evidence to the claim.
3. Explain the probable cause(s) and/or relevant history of the problem.
a. Statistics or quotations (with citations)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
c. Warrant connecting the evidence to the claim.
B. Explain the importance of the need or problem.
1. Describe the extent of the need or problem.
a. Statistics or quotations (with citations)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
2. Explain who is affected by the need or problem (especially your audience).
a. Statistics or quotations (with citations)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
Connective Transition:
II. Identify the solution to the problem.
A. Describe your solution in detail.
1. Describe how your solution can be implemented.
2. Explain what actions must be taken now (and later) to solve the problem.
3. Describe the cost, time, and effort needed for the solution.
a. Statistics or quotations (with citations)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
B. Explain why your plan will work.
1. Explain how your solution addresses the problem.
a. Explain how it addresses the cause.
b. List ways it addresses the problem, not just the symptoms.
2. Show evidence to support your plan.
a. Statistics or quotations (with citations)
b. Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
3. Describe an analogy of how a similar plan has worked in another place(s).
Connective Transition:
Conclusion
Sign post and Summary: In conclusion, (recap your problem/solution)
Importance:
Call to Action: (Tell your audience SPECIFICALLY what they can/should do NOW).
Memorable Ending:
References
