PERSUASIVE SPEECH ASSIGNMENT

PERSUASIVE SPEECH ASSIGNMENT
Rationale:
There are many situations that you see as wrong or that need changing. If you want to make a change in policy or if you want to convince someone to change his or her beliefs or attitudes about a topic, you will have to be able to make a persuasive argument that effectively clarifies the situation, considers the possible causes and presents your solution to the problem.
Assignment:
This speech will be an opportunity for you to practice your advocacy skills. You are asked to prepare a persuasive speech which advocates a change in attitude, value, belief or action. You should design the speech according to the formats found in the chapters on Persuasive speaking.
Requirements:
1. Persuasive speeches must persuade. You must argue for a position. Make sure that you are taking a side and not simply informing us about a problem.
2. Select one of the types of persuasive speeches found in chapter 16 (pages 311 – 323) and use proper organizational methods based on the type you select.
3. Ensure you have solid reasoning and evidence for your points. Read chapter 17, pages 331 – 356, paying special attention to pages 338 – 351 and information on fallacies. This speech will be evaluated based on the clarity of your argument. Make sure that your argument is well thought out and free from errors.
4. The speech must be between 6 and 9 minutes in length. Anything longer or shorter will be penalized.
5. A power point presentation is required for this speech. Your power point must incorporate at least 1 chart, graph or table with quantitative data. Make sure your visual aid uses colors and fonts that are easy on the eye. Do NOT continuously look at your visual aid and speak to it. Please look at your audience when speaking with them.
6. Research is required. You must cite the sources of your information in the speech. If you don’t say the source of the information, your audience has no way of knowing that you did your research. You must have at least 6 scholarly sources on your reference page, and all must be mentioned in the speech. All must be scholarly sources
7. You should vary your tone, pitch, volume and inflection to emphasize important points in the speech.
8. Make and maintain eye contact. If you are not capable of looking at your audience, you are perceived to be deceptive. Look at us and talk with us. Either use note cards or your outline for delivery. No transcript please.
9. Dress professionally. A clean appearance will help your credibility and confidence.
Don’t wear anything that can be distracting. No hats or head coverings that are not for religious purposes are permitted. Re-read the section in your syllabus on appropriate dress for speeches.
10. You MUST turn in the following: an outline, a complete reference page in APA format, copies of each source (pdf or html format) listed on the reference page, a printout of your power point presentation and completed topic approval form. All documentation is due on the first day of speeches, whether you are assigned to speak or not. All materials submitted on that day at the beginning of class will be graded, any
late work is accepted with penalty.
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