Communication and Speech - Sellersburg: Outlines and Documentation Style

• NoodleTools -- Create Works Cited or Reference pages in MLA or APA style.  Requires folder creation.

• Plagiarism and Documentation Resources -- information for students and faculty; take the Plagiarism Quiz.

• APA Formatting and Style Guide from Purdue University's OWL -- See a Sample APA Paper

• MLA Formatting and Style Guide from Purdue University's OWL -- See Sample MLA Paper 

A basic speech outline should include three main sections:

• The Introduction --  This is where you tell them what you're going to tell them.
• The Body -- This is where you tell them.
• The Conclusion -- This is where you tell them what you've told them.

Use these samples to help prepare your speech outlines and bibliographies.

• Sample Preparation Outline -- from The Art of Public Speaking, 10th ed., pp. 213-215; this type of outline is very detailed with all the main points and subpoints written in complete sentences. Your bibliography should be included with this outline.

• Sample Speaking Outline -- from The Art of Public Speaking, 10th ed., pp. 218-219; this type of outline is very brief and uses phrases or key words for the main points and subpoints. This outline is used by the speaker during the speech.

• Sample APA Bibliography

• Sample MLA Bibliography