Using a word processing program, create a simple preparation outline for demonstration speech topic: pick anything you can demonstrate
Topic/Title:

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

Thesis Statement:

Introduction
Attention-getter
Relevance to audience– why should they listen?
Speaker’s credibility
Preview of main points/Thesis
Body
Main point 1 (The main points will be your steps—step 1)
Supporting material
Supporting material
(Transition/Signpost)
Main point 2 (step 2)
Supporting material
Supporting material
(Transition/Signpost)
Main point 3 (step 3)
Supporting material
Supporting material
(Transition/Signpost)
Conclusion
Review of main points
Call to action (if appropriate and you want your audience to do something after your presentation)
Closing
The outline should use proper grammar and contain no spelling errors.