What This Document Is
This document is an example outline for a speech analysis assignment within the CMST A110 Public Speaking course at Orange Coast College. It demonstrates a structured approach to dissecting a historical speech, focusing on its context and impact. It’s intended as a model for students preparing their own speech outlines.
Why This Document Matters
This outline is valuable for students enrolled in CMST A110 who are tasked with analyzing and presenting on a significant historical speech. It serves as a clear guide for organizing thoughts and evidence, ensuring a comprehensive and well-structured presentation. It’s particularly useful during the preparation phase of the assignment.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This is *an example* outline based on Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Infamy Speech.” It does not provide the full speech text, in-depth historical analysis, or research sources. Students will still need to independently select a speech, conduct thorough research, and develop their own arguments.
What This Document Provides
The document includes:
* A preliminary notes section outlining purpose and thesis statement.
* A detailed outline structure with sections for Introduction, Circumstances, Impact, and Conclusion.
* Sub-points within each section to guide research and organization.
* A preview of the speech’s main points.
* A reference section demonstrating proper APA formatting for various source types (periodicals, books, online documents).
* This preview *does not* include the full speech text, detailed historical context, or specific research findings.