Explain the standard outline format and create an example. What advantages does it offer the speaker?

What will be an ideal response?

A standard outline uses standard numbering that uses Roman and Arabic numerals and upper and lower case numbers followed by periods. For example, the first point is a Roman numeral I., followed by subdivisions of A. , B. , C. , etc. These subdivisions can be further divided using Arabic numerals of 1., 2., and 3., with their subpoints indicated by lower case letters of a. , b. , c. , etc. An appropriate outline would look like this:
I. First main idea
A. First subdivision of I
B. Second subdivision of I
1. First subdivision of B
2. Second subdivision of B
(a) First subdivision of 2
(b) Second subdivision of 2
II. Second main idea
Each point should have at least two subdivisions (not one). All points should be grammatically parallel. The advantage it offers the speaker is to show the relationship among various ideas, subpoints, and supporting material in their presentation.
Learning Objective: LO 12.5 Develop a preparation outline and speaking notes for a speech.