Start Strong

You only get one first impression, which means the introduction of your presentation needs to pack a punch. Your introduction is your big chance to prove to the audience that you're worth listening to. 

Take it Step by Step

There are many components of an effective introduction:

1. Attention getter
2. Self/topic introduction
3. Statement of purpose
4. Thesis statement/central Idea
5. Relevance
6. Preview of main points
7. Transition into first main point

Finish Strong

You've just developed an impactful introduction and a solid body to your speech – now what? Many students struggle to write the conclusion to a speech, but the great news is that a conclusion is essentially a backwards introduction. Remember: in the introduction we preview and in the conclusion we review!

1. Review statement of purpose
2. Review thesis statement/central idea
3. Review main points
4.  Closure statement (revisit attention getter)