Against Marajuana
This is a very specific research paper that is a debate against Marijuana. My partner will do For Marijuana. and I will do Against Marijuana. This paper has to be exactly how the teacher depicts on The instructions in the links. i added. PLease Read the Instructions very carefully and make sure to add everything it needs. Aldo measure to include the topic map. ?? which you can do it seperate from the Research outline.
Preparing an Effective Persuasive Presentation
Prof. Betty Eugene
SPC
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HOW TO GET AN
“A”
ON THE FINAL PRESENTATION
First-Things-First
? Remember these three rules as you go over your
outline.
1. Every symbol must be accompanied by a complete
sentence.
2. Each symbol must have no more than ONE sentence.
(Symbols in the introduction no more than three. Sub-sub
points, no more than two).
3. Keep each sentence short and simple. Remove any
unnecessary filler words.
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Elements of a Persuasive
Presentation
? Wording the General Purpose
? Wording the Specific Purpose
? Wording the Thesis Statement
? Introduction
? Body
? Citations
? Conclusion
? Transitions
? Reference Pages
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Wording the General Purpose
? You General Purpose is to persuade.
? It must be short and simple.
? For example:
? To persuade my audience to stay away from drugs.
? To persuade my audience that aliens exist.
? To persuade my audience to support an increase in the legal driving
age.
? To persuade my audience that abortion is wrong
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Wording the Specific Purpose
? Remember you are persuading not informing, therefore, you must
avoid “informative terms”
? Informative terms
? Describe, identify, define, explain, etc.
? Word your specific purpose correctly. Choose the right verb to
represent your audience’s behavioral outcome (Support,
Oppose, Believe or Do Something).
? At the end of my presentation my audience will be ENCOURAGED TO…
? At the end of my presentation, my audience will be encouraged to stay away
from drugs.
? At the end of my presentation, my audience will be encouraged to believe aliens
exist.
? At the end of my presentation, my audience will be encouraged to support an
increase in the legal driving age.
? At the end of my presentation, my audience will be encouraged to believe
abortion is wrong.
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Wording the Thesis Statement
? Remember the thesis is a proposition!
? Make sure your thesis statement is a claim
? Make sure your thesis statement is a complete sentence.
? Use the same words in your thesis as your General Purpose
and Specific Purpose.
? In my opinion:
? Everyone should stay away from drugs.
? Aliens exist.
? The legal driving age should be increased.
? Abortion is wrong.
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Introduction
? Remember, only Roman Numerals.
? Each Roman Numeral must be accompanied by at least one complete
sentence. NO MORE THAN TWO SHORT AND SIMPLE SENTENCES.
? I. Grab our attention with a story, a question, or a startling statement.
? II. Tell us why the topic is important to us. Use words such as “you.”
? III. Tell us your qualifications. Remember, in addition to your experience and/or
education, I’m looking for a statement similar to this: I have done the research.
? IV. State thesis and preview your three main points.
Remember, your main points must answer the question your thesis statement is asking.
For Example: Everyone should stay away from drugs.
Question: Why should everyone stay away from drugs?
I. Drugs are bad for the body
II. Drugs are addictive.
III. Drugs can alter moods and perception.
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BODY
The body is the most important part and should be prepared FIRST!
? The body must follow the proper structure.
? Main points are represented by roman numerals.
? Main points are always ONLY ONE GENERAL SENTENCE.
? Think of a main points as a title that you came up with.
? The main points should not be specific.
? The main point should be your idea not someone else’s and
therefore does not need a citation.
? The main points must be written in complete sentences
? The main points must be parallel to one another.
? Signpost
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Transition
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Transition
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Transition
? The example on the left is just an example. ? You must, however, follow all three principles.
Principle of division: ? For every 1, there is at least a 2. ? For every I, there is at least a II. ? For every i, there is at least a ii ? For every A, there is at least a B. ? For every a, there is at least a b.
Principle of Subordination ? Use correct margins ? Use only numbers and letters ? Organize numbers and letters in proper order.
Principle of parallelism ? Sentence structure remains the same for all main
points.
? All symbols must be accompanied by complete
sentences. ? For example:
I. Drugs are bad for the body.
II. Drugs are addictive.
III. Drugs can alter moods and perception.
BODY
? SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT.
? FACTS, FACTS, FACTS, FACTS
? EVIDENCE, EVIDENCE, EVIDENCE, EVIDENCE.
?YOU WILL FAIL IF YOU DON’T
HAVE ENOUGH SUPPORT!!!!
? EXAMPLES, CASE STUDIES, AND
STATISTICS ARE NEEDED TO
SUCCEED!!!
BODY
? EACH MAIN POINT MUST…
? HAVE AT LEAST TWO FACTUAL EXAMPLES.
? FACTUAL EXAMPLES INCLUDE STORIES, STATISTICS, CASE
STUDIES.
? HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITATION.
? BE WRITTEN IN YOUR WORDS AND SUPPORTED BY
FACTS.
? NOT BE VAGUE
? NOT LACK SUBSTANCE
BODY
? THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF VAGUE IDEAS AND IDEAS
LACKING SUBSTANCE.
I. Drugs are bad for the body.
A. Drugs can make you sick.
1. Some side affects of drugs are headaches and cramping.
2. Another example of a side effect is feelings of drowsiness.
B. Some people can become paralyzed by drugs.
1. People might not be able to walk.
2. People might not be able to breathe.
The above example will NOT WORK IN A PERSUASIVE
PRESENTATION.
? Avoid words like some, many, and most without providing a numerical value.
? Give actual stories, and case studies when introducing examples.
? Provide concrete information and facts instead of vague ideas.
BODY
I. Drugs are bad for the body.
A. Drugs can make a person sick and can even be lethal.
i. Aspirin which is a common over the counter drug has significant side
effects. According to Huskisson and Wojtulewski, “Known side effects
of aspirin include tinnitus, deafness, and gastrointestinal disturbances”(698).
ii. In children, acetaminophen, a chemical found in tylenol has been known to
cause autism (Good 364).
iii. “A hundred thousand people die every year because of adverse drug side
effects” (Langreth and Herper 62).
B. Drugs, such as Botox can lead to serious complications.
i. On October 21, 2009 Richard Hart a patient of Dr. Yi Pan sued because he
was rendered paralyzed after receiving 300 units of botox for a medical
condition he has called torticollis, which is a disease that causes problems
in the neck (The Lowe Law Firm).
ii. A study using mice as experimental subjects found that, although
there were some positive effects as a result of the use of botox, bone
loss happened gradually over time with continued use (Warner,
Sanford, Becker, Bain, Srinivasan and Gross).
The following is an example of substantive information that includes facts and evidence as
well as citations.
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CITATIONS IN THE BODY
? Remember, if its in the reference page, it must appear in the
body, and if it’s in the body, it must be mentioned verbally in
the speech!!!!
? In parenthesis at the end of the sentence place the author’s
last name and page number. If there is no page number, place
only the last name in parenthesis. If there is no name, place the
first few words of the title.
? The period goes after the parenthesis.
? For example
? (Brown 9).
? (Smith).
? (Where the wild things are).
CITATIONS
? Paraphrase as much as possible.
? Put information in your own words and cite the source.
? If you gather information from another source and place
it word-for-word into your document, place quotation
marks around the statement.
SIGNPOSTS
? Sign posts goes before the body.
? It tells your audience where you are and where you are
going.
? In my first point I will discuss how drugs affect the body.
? To begin my presentation, I will look at the affects of drugs on
the body.
? First, lets look at how drugs affect the body.
TRANSITIONS
? Transitions connect two ideas.
? For example,
? I. Drugs are bad for the body.
? II. Drugs are addictive.
? We looked at the affects on the body, let’s take a look at how
addicting drugs can be.
? Not only are drugs bad for the body, but they are also addicting.
CONCLUSION
? I. Restate thesis and main points.
? II. Close
? For Example:
I. Today, we looked at why everyone should avoid
drugs. We saw how they are bad for the body, how
they can lead to addiction, and how they can alter
mood and perception.
II. If ever you are given the choice between natural
methods and chemical products to cure disease, why
not choose natural?
References
? Must be in alphabetical order by author’s last name or
title.
? You must have at least four credible sources.
? Only one source can be internet-only.
? Go to the library’s online RESEARCH DATABASES with
your library card!
? www.browardlibrary.org
? Ucl.broward.edu
References
Visit Bibme.org for proper Referencing Format
Good, Peter. “Did acetaminophen provoke the autism epidemic.”
Alternative Medicine Review 14.4 (2009): 364+. General OneFile.
Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Langreth, Robert, and Matthew Herper. “Fixing Pharma.” Forbes
Global 16 June 2008: 62. General OneFile. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
“The Lowe Law Firm Files Suit over Alleged Botox Overdose.”
Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week 28 Nov. 2009: 2547. General
OneFile. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Warner Sarah, Sanford David, Becker, Bain, Steven D. Sundar
Srinivasan & Ted S. Grossa. Botox induced muscle paralysis
rapidly degrades bone. Bone, 38, 2, 257-264.
Now its your turn!
Do you have the following in your outline?
? General Purpose 10pts
? Specific Purpose 10pts
? Thesis Statement 10 pts
? Introduction 10pts
? Body 60pts
? Citation in each main point 10pts
? Conclusion 10pts
? Sign-posts and Transitions 10pts
? Reference Page 180pts. An outline without a reference
page will receive 0 credit
? 3-5 3X5 note cards. I did not write on the back of note cards.
? I did not preface my introduction. (My name is…I’m going to talk about.
? My opening words were not read but extemporaneously delivered.
? I began my presentation with the attention getter.
? All elements of the introduction: attn. getter, relevance, credibility, thesis and
preview were stated in order.
? Introduction (part I) attention getter in the form of a ______________________
was clearly stated.
? Introduction (part II) I demonstrated the importance of my topic to my all
audience members.
? Introduction (part III), I established why I am qualified to speak on this topic by
including my research and experience, training, etc.
? Introduction (part IV), I stated the thesis and the main points.
? Sign post stated to lead into body.
? I sufficiently developed Main point I through my explanations and with
examples, illustration, statistics.
? I included verbal citations to support main point I.
Use the following guide as a CHECKLIST to ensure that when
you deliver your speech all the necessary elements are included
in your oral speech.
Checklist (cont).
? Transition stated connecting MPT I to MPT II
? Main point II sufficiently developed and explained with examples, illustration,
and statistics.
? I included verbal citations to support main point II.
? Transition stated connecting MPT II to MPT III
? Main point III sufficiently developed and explained with examples, illustration,
and statistics.
? I included verbal citations to support main point II.
? Transition stated connecting MPT III to conclusion
? I included verbal citations to support main point III.
? I stated the last transition, which connects MPT III to the conclusion
? Conclusion (I), I restated the thesis and main points.
? Conclusion (II) closed with a ___________________.
? I did not read my conclusion.
? Overall, I delivered extemporaneously and maintained 90% eye contact.
? My entire presentation did not exceed 7 minutes.
? I have my power point slides
? Based on my practice performance, I am ready to present to my audience.
PREPARING YOUR POWER
POINT SLIDES
Power point rules
? Include a title page with the title of your presentation
and your name.
? Power Point slides must be emailed the night before
presentation.
? Do not cut and paste any part of your outline
? Introduction
? Conclusion
? Follow the Contrast Rule
? Follow the 28 pt. Font Rule.
? Images Vs. Words
Contrast rule
28pt. Font rule
? Font size should not be any smaller than 28pt. Font.
? Font size can be larger than 28pt. Font.
Images vs. words
I. Competitive sports can have a significant adverse affect on a person’s body.
A. 30 million children and teens in the US participate in organized sports (Boston Children’s
Hospital).
B. Approximately three million injuries occur each year.
1. Almost 1/3 of injuries occurred in childhood are sports related.
2. Teenage athletes get injured at the same rate as pro athletes (American Academy of Orthopedic
Surgeons).
3. Injuries in Children affect both growing bone and soft tissue, which can lead to life-long growth
problems (Sharma et al, 2003).
4. Competitive sports can damage muscles and joints.
C. Contact sports such as football can result in a higher number of injuries than non-contact sports
such as swimming (Boston Children’s Hospital).
D. Contact sports can also cause concussions.
I. Concussions are a violent blow to the skull, which can cause trauma to the brain.
II. A member of the Brain injury Resource Foundation (####) stated that athletes from the Pee-Wee to
the professional always want to play again after an injury.
III. Playing with a concussion can be deadly.
II. Transition: Many people only think about the physical injuries, much consideration
should be given to the mental injuries that competitive sports can cause.
BAD
GOOD
• 30 Million children and
teens participate in
sports in the U.S.
• 1/3 of all childhood
injuries are sports
related
• Head Injuries can lead
to concussions
Empower.com
bad
good
• Teenage
athletes get
injured at
the same
rate as pro
athletes
John doe
Competitive sports
Competitive Sports Are Bad
? PHYSICAL EFFECTS
? SHORT TERM EFFECTS
? LONG TERM EFFECTS
Competitive sports have physical effects
• 30 Million children
and teens
participate in
sports in the U.S.
• 1/3 of all childhood
injuries are sports
related
• Head Injuries can lead
to concussions
Empower.com
Competitive sports have physical effects
• Teenage
athletes get
injured at
the same
rate as pro
athletes
Competitive Sports have Short Term
effect
? Lowers self esteem
? Emotional bullying
? Picked last syndrome
Competitive Sports have Long Term
effects
? Boys are taught to be competitive
with sports.
Momlogic.com
Competitive Sports are Bad