This is what a basic outline might look like: 1. Opening - greeting - self-introduction - a quote/joke/anecdote - introduce the topic/how long the speech will be/and what the audience can expect 2. Body - main point - explanation, if needed - supporting point 1 - details (3 most important facts/statistics/data) (note: include 3 - 5 supporting points) 3. Ending - summary of all major points - call to action