PERSUASIVE SPEECHES

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES

For this assignment, you will research and write out a PERSUASIVE SPEECH, and submit the finished assignment via Google Classroom:

What is a Persuasive Speech?

A persuasive speech is a specific type of speech in which the speaker has a goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view. The speech is arranged in such a way as to hopefully cause the audience to accept all or part of the expressed view. Though the overarching goal of a persuasive speech is to convince the audience to accept a perspective, not all audiences can be convinced by a single speech and not all perspectives can persuade the audience.

EXAMPLES:

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Persuasive speeches are composed of both logical and emotional appeals.

Logic appeals are arguments that present a set of information and show why a conclusion must rationally be true. For example, arguments heard in court are logical arguments.

Emotional appeals are appeals that seek to make the audience feel a certain way so that they will accept a conclusion. Negative political ads, for example, often incorporate emotional appeals by juxtaposing an opponent with a negative emotion such as fear.

The effectiveness of a persuasive speech also depends on factors beyond the words of the speech. The willingness of the audience to accept a new view, the body language of the speaker, and the environment in which the speech is given all can affect the success of a persuasive speech.

Requirements:

1. You must include an Outline and an Essay/Speech for your persuasive speech assignment. You are required to do research on this project. Three sources must be quoted in your speech and cited in your formal outline from any source.
2. Working outlines and speeches must  be  typed.    The outline must include a  thesis,  preview, introduction,  main  points, summary/conclusion and transitional statements.   A formal final outline, with a work cited page, is due along with your written speech by the established deadline.  It must be typed in 12-point size.  The work cited references must be in APA style.
3. 2-3 Pages in length (excluding your Title Page and Work Cited Page), 12pt font max, 1 inch Margins, Double Spaced

OUTLINE FORMAT

Introduction:

1. Attention Catcher:
2. Listener Relevance Link:

• Speaker Credibility:

1. Thesis Statement:
2. Preview:

Transition Statement:

Body of Speech:

1. First Main Point:
2. Supporting Point:
   1. Data:
   2. Data:
3. Supporting Point:
   1. Data:
   2. Data:

Transition Statement:

1. Second Main Point:
2. Supporting Point:
   1. Data:
   2. Data:
3. Supporting Point:
   1. Data:
   2. Data:

Transition Statement:

• Third Main Point:

1. Supporting Point:
   1. Data:
   2. Data:
2. Supporting Point:
   1. Data:
   2. Data:

Transition Statement:

Conclusion:

1. Restatement of Thesis:
2. Summary of Main Points:

• Clincher:

References:

List the sources of information that you have used in the preparation of your speech.

Follow the APA guidelines.

You may also find additional information on how to write a Persuasive Speech in your textbook.

Persuasive Speeches must be written in your own words. If it is determined that you have plagiarized any portion of the assignment, you will fail the assignment, and possibly the class. Please see the University policy on plagiarism in your syllabus for more information.

Written Persuasive Speeches are due via email NO LATER than 11:59pm on Sunday, April 26^th.

EASY “A” OPTION:

If you record yourself presenting your Persuasive Speech using your smartphone or camera and upload the video to Google Classroom, you will earn an A for this assignment:

• Must be 3-5 Minutes in length
• Must Present sourced information (3 quotable sources)
• Must include Intro, Body, Conclusion

Additionally, if you select this option and follow the assignment guidelines, I will double this grade for the lowest speech grade that you’ve earned so far in the class.