Monroes Motivated Organizing Structure Outline Format

Organizational Pattern: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

I. Introduction Write this out as a paragraph include sources
A. Attention Material (use the attention getter to focus attention on problem)
B. Orientation Material: Tie-in to Audience-what is in it for the audience?
C. Central Idea and Preview Main Points

(Transition into Body of speech)
II. Body
A. Main Point #1 Need Step [Identify this step NEED and write out as a full sentence]

1. (Importance of the Problem-Describe the problem) Evidence below should demonstrate proof for this statement
   a. (Evidence that shows the International Extent of the problem)
   b. (Evidence in the form of Facts or Statistics)
   c. (Evidence in the form of Expert Testimony)
2. (Statement of NEED for Action) Evidence below should demonstrate proof for this statement
   a. (Evidence that provides a Description of Problem)
   b. (Evidence that shows Signs, Symptoms, or Effects of Problem)
   c. (Evidence that is an Example, a Narrative, or Testimony)
3. (Who is affected by this Problem) Evidence below should demonstrate proof for this statement
   a. (Facts/Statistics)
   b. (Example/Narrative)
   (Transition into second Main Point)
   B. Main Point #2 (Present Solution that Satisfies Need) [SATISFACTION]
4. (Description of Solution-How Solution Satisfies Need) If you are suggesting we give to an already existent org. explain how they meet the needs you covered earlier
   a. (Evidence that shows how your Solution addresses the International Extent of the problem)
   b. (Evidence that shows of Factual or Statistical basis for this solution satisfying the need)
   c. (Evidence in the form of Expert Testimony supporting how this solution will satisfy the need mentioned in the first main point)
   .
5. (Describe How Solution can be implemented or how would the solution work?)
   a. Part one of solution
   b. Part two of solution
   c. Part three of solution
   (Transition into your third Main Point)
   C. [VISUALIZATION]Main Point #3 (Visualize Results: Help audience see it don’t you say it)
6. (Describe Consequences of Inaction)
   OR
7. (Describe Expected Results of Action)
   OR
8. (Use the Method of Contrast and use both the positive and negative methods.)
   a First describe consequences of Inaction
   b. Second describe the expected results of Action

(Transition into your Conclusion )
III. [ACTION] Conclusion: Write this out as a paragraph
A. Call the audience to Action (What do you want them to do today?)
B. Summary
C. Tie back to audience and challenge them with the Clincher

Don’t forget to create your Works Cited sheet using the APA citation format.

Adapted from Osborn & Osborn 1997

Sample Solution