Description
Submit a Persuasive Speech and an outline for that speech in my public speaking class.
You must use five (5) sources of information other than yourself for this speech.
You must answer the ever present question, “How do you know?” by citing your sources orally in your speech. Example: “Newsweek of this week states that . . . ”
In the guide line, can you quote the sources that I will cite during the speech?
Since you’ll only be writing an outline, if there is a certain way you’d want your work to delivered, highlight stage instructions (ie: deliver this part with enthusiasm!). This for your preference and is not required.Title of your Speech:
Organizational Pattern:
General Purpose: (To persuade)
Specific Purpose:
Central Idea:
Introduction
Attention Getter:
Importance:
Credibility: I have done extensive research on our topic and/or we have personal experience.
Preview:
Body
First, the problem/need. (Remember to use full sentences)
Describe the need or problem.
Describe the effects of the problem (include signs and symptoms).
Statistics or quotations (citation paragraphs need to be highlighted; include date, author, credibility and source)
Examples that relate to audience (with citations: books, journals, magazines, newspapers, expert/lay testimony, examples, quotations)
Explain the probable cause(s) and/or relevant history of the problem.
Statistics or quotations (with citations)
Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
Explain the importance of the need or problem.
Describe the extent of the need or problem.
Statistics or quotations (with citations)
Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
Explain who is affected by the need or problem (especially your audience).
Statistics or quotations (with citations)
Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
(Transition:) Now that we have discussed the need/problem, let’s look at the solution.)
Second, the solution/satisfaction
Describe your plan/solution in detail.
Describe how your solution can be implemented.
Explain what actions must be taken now (and later) to solve the problem.
Describe the cost, time, and effort needed for the solution.
Statistics or quotations (with citations)
Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
Explain why your plan will work.
Explain how your solution addresses the problem.
Explain how it addresses the cause.
List ways it addresses the problem, not just the symptoms.
Show evidence to support your plan.
Statistics or quotations (with citations)
Examples that relate to audience (with citations)
Describe an analogy of how a similar plan has worked in another place(s).
(Transition: Now that we have discussed the solution, let’s examine the benefits and consequences of following our call-to-action.
III. Finally, the visualization/benefits & consequences.
Describe benefits (use positive motivation) that directly relate to your audience.
Use imagery to help your audience picture the results if they follow your plan.
Use examples that relate to your audience. Cite sources, if applicable.
Describe the consequences (use negative motivation and fear appeals) that will affect your audience if NOTHING is done to solve the problem now.
Use imagery to help your audience picture how bad it will get if we don’t solve the problem soon. Cite sources, if applicable.
Use examples that describe how bad it will get if the audience does NOT follow your plan. Cite sources, if applicable.
Conclusion
Sign post and Summary: In conclusion, (recap your problem/need, the solution/satisfaction, and the visualization/benefits & consequences:
