The purpose of this speech is to fully display audience adaptation and persuasive skills through the process of speaking specifically about an issue or an idea important to you and offering a specific


The purpose of this speech is to fully display audience adaptation and persuasive skills through the process of speaking specifically about an issue or an idea important to you and offering a specific, innovative, detailed plan for action. This includes gathering appropriate information and persuasive reasons to support a 6-8 minute speech about the issue, your plan and target audience (optional) of choice.

While you were encouraged to become more familiar with the use of your Course Learning Outcome #1- #5 in your Report and Informative Speeches, based on the information you have read from the textbook along with our classroom discussions- you will now be encouraged to practice applying all the course learning outcomes into your persuasive speech. You have the opportunity to earn 5 additional extra credit points for every learning outcome you meet in your persuasive speech presentation.

  1. Construct a thesis statement that is consistent with the specific purpose (ex. to persuade) of a speech.
  2. Organize ideas in logical patterns that are consistent with specific purpose of a speech.
  3. Conduct an audience analysis to predetermine the audience’s attitudes and preferences.
  4. Recognize what constitutes ethical speaking skills that are consistent with freedom of speech.
  5. Use technology to effectively create visual aids that are appropriate and effectively support a speech

This assignment will include 2 rubrics:

Using the attached Persuasive Speech and Outline Evaluation Form (see below)

See attached rubric for the assignment- in Canvas. *these will be used regularly to track whether or not we are meeting the course learning   outcomes. Presenting skills will be essential to your success in this course, in school, and in your professional life beyond school. By the time you complete this assignment you should be able to: 

  1. Effectively pitch/persuade your beliefs to a small or large audience in a short period of time.
  2. Analyze sources and identify whether they support your selected belief or idea. (PLO3, IIT)
  3. Summarize key information from another source (credible article). (COM)
  4. Organize ideas in a logical pattern that are consistent with the specific purpose of your speech.
  5. Identify the purpose of your speech in your outline and speech, (CLO 1, PLO 2, COK, COM, CRT)
  6. Demonstrate the use of-text citations (outline) and oral citations (speech). (IIT, COM)
  7. Apply the information developed from articles and outline into the delivery of the persuasive speech. (COM)
  8. Be more familiar with how to use technology to create visual aids that support your speech.
  9. Develop the ability to gear your message to a selected audience.

(HINT: to better understand how this this assignment connects to the course, your degree or potential career refer to your syllabus under learning outcome.

Tasks

Here are the steps to help you succeed:

  1. Download the supporting documents of the assignment (see below).
  2. Read through the recommended readings in your Canvas- Week 8 Module Details
  3. Brainstorm on two ideas or beliefs that you are interested in and indicate why.
  4. Refer back to your research database resources as a guide on where to find your sources (optional).
  5. Use words about the topic or (or keywords in the belief) to guide your research.
  6. Find 4 articles from a newspaper or news magazine about a current topic of your choice (ideally your current event, topic or article should be dated within the past two weeks).
  7. Wikipedia, blogs, twitter feeds or social media pages are NOT acceptable as your primary sources.
  8. Your issue and target audience should be approved by instructor. Reach out to instructor if you’re having a hard time finding a topic, issue and/or belief.
  9. Read through the research (feel free to use a reading log to take notes) and summarize them in your own words.
  10. Identify what research will help you with what points/claims.
  11. Review the different outline formats available for persuasive speeches.
  12. Select the best outline format to use in helping you identify the most logical pattern to use based on the purpose of your argument.
  13. Provide in-text citations while creating your outline.
  14. Feel free to use no more than TWO 3 x 5 notecards as speaking notes (as needed)
  15. Submit the outline for submission on speech day (online).
  16. Recor/submit your speech on your assigned day (including oral citations)
  17. You must cite (use as a reference) at least 4 (FOUR) different sources of evidence.  Of your 4 sources, at least 2 (TWO) must be dated within the last year.  These sources must be orally cited in your speech, and included in a Works Cited section in your preparation outline. You may use only ONE (1) “internet-only” source.
  18. You must have an introduction with all five (5) components, three main points, and a full conclusion. Each main point has two sub points.  The evidence should be complete (as many sentences as needed) and have an in-text citation.
  19. The most important part of this speech is your original and innovative plan.  Your goal is to win audience support for your project. You must provide substantial detail about your plan design, implementation, and results. This section may have less cited evidence than other sections, as it is your own creation, but should still offer excellent support and a projection of your plan’s results.
  20. Use full sentences throughout the outline.  Run spell check when you are done.
  21. Allow plenty of time for the research, outline writing, and speech preparation.  The outline alone will take several hours to put together – don’t wait until the day before.
  22. If you have questions or don’t understand the requirements, don’t hesitate to contact me (via email or Canvas).

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