Below are two examples of excellent notes for the speech of controversy.  I have scanned them in as images and only reproduced the first two pages (neither of which include the bibliography) to discourage plagiarism by webbrowsers.

The first is from Jenn Triplett.  Please note the clear references to opposing viewpoints, the extensive detail and the easy to follow parenthetical citations.   (There are also some references to the visual aid she plans to use.)

Here are the first two pages from Thomas Hage's speech notes.  Again, you will see a strong attention to detail, clear use of citation, and a clear central idea acknowledging opposing views.

Don't be intimidated by these examples.  Jenn Triplett and Thomas Hage simply took time to develop a clear plan for their controversial speeches--plans that combined a strong sense of the opposition they were addressing and good, current research on a relevant issue.  (Special thanks to Jenn Triplett and Thomas Hage for permission to use their notes in this tutorial.)

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