How to Write An Outline
    Each teacher will have different rules for making outlines and citing sources.  But in general, you should expect to have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion in your outline.  Use Roman Numerals to set up the introduction, conclusion, and three major points to your body and capital letters to set up the next more important points.  The subpoints are indented and begun with numbers and lower case letters.  For example, here is SpeechClassHelp.com's outline for the sample speech "Sleep Deprivation".  You can order this speech (which comes with an outline) and others by clicking here.  (starting at only $39.95).  This may not be exactly what your teacher's criteria requires, but SpeechClassHelp.com will provide a good, generic product.  The details are up to you.

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Text Box: I. Introduction     A. Sleep deprivation is an epidemic that kills thousands and costs billions, yet is     preventable. Every one should dream two hours per night.     B. Preview of points II. The Body's Demands     A. The human body is a complicated machine. Scientists don't know why we need sleep, but it's essential for proper health.     B. There are four stages of sleep, with REM sleep being the most critical.     C. Different people need different amounts of sleep. The amount required also varies with age.         1. An infant needs the most sleep.         2. A 10 year-old needs 10 to 11 hours of sleep.         3. Adults should get eight hours.     D. Lack of sleep produces cortisol, which makes people age faster.     E. Lost sleep must be "caught up". III. A Culture That Can't Sleep     A. Many medical conditions interfere with sleep         1. Medical Conditions             a. Insomnia             b. Narcolepsy             c. Sleep Apena Syndrome             d. Parasomnias         2. Psychological and Self-Imposed Conditions             a. Longer work hours             b. Longer commutes             c. More personal obligations     B. Sleep deprivation is a "national emergency"          1. Sleep deprivation results in 200,000 car accidents per year in the U.S. Drowsy         driving is more dangerous than drunk driving.         2. One study shows that a person with four hours of sleep can fall asleep and deny         it.         3. Many sensitive employment positions require attention. IV. Solutions to Sleep Deprivation in a Busy World     A. Exercise promotes sleep by making the body more tired by nighttime.     B. Yoga, meditation, massage, and warm baths help people fall asleep.     C. Avoid allowing pets or children to sleep with you.     D. Reprioritize your schedule to make time for sleep. V. Conclusion     Americans don't get enough sleep. They sleep less in the 20th Century than in the 19th Century, and the trend continues. Steps must be taken to reverse this process.