speech for a public speaking class; Persuasive Speech

Problem Cause Solution

Description:

This is a 4-6 minute speech. You are required to present within the time limit. I will give a 30-sec. leeway. 30 seconds one minute over or under,

3 points will be deducted. Anything over or under one minute, 5 points will be deducted.

Main difference between informational speech and persuasive speech is that in order for the persuasive speech to be effective, you must include

quality research and effective arguments for and against your stand/opinion (in the form of quotes, verbal citations, statistics).

Source Requirement: You are to cite no fewer than 4 published sources (verbally in your speech and in your outline). These must be quality sources

(remember the criteria for quality of sources Ehow, Wikipedia, About.com, Ask.com, etc¦ are not sufficient).

A Visual aid is required for this speech.

You must use notecards for speaking notes.

Assignment:

Choose a problem, whether it’s local, national or global and address the problem. It can be controversial. It cannot be one of the prohibited topics.

You will include causes of the problem and what may happen if the problem is not addressed. Provide a feasible solution to the problem. If a solution

already exists, explain why this current solution is not effective, then provide a plan as to how you would implement the new solution. If others

have implemented a solution similar to yours you can use these as examples to show how this potential solution has worked for others. Make sure you

provide enough evidence to establish that both a problem and a solution exist. If you’re asking your audience to take action to participate in the

solution, you must give specific things they can/should do.
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Persuasive Speech Outline Template

In addition to listing your 4 sources in the bibliography, you need to cite all 4 sources IN the body of the outline. (follow sample outline).

Introduction

I. Attention-Getter

II. Relate importance of topic to audience

III. Credibility Stmt.

IV. Preview main points

Body

Again, you can have more than 2 subpoints (A, B), but you must have at least 2. Must have at least 1 Sub-subpoint (1, 2, etc..) for each subpt. Main

points and subpoints must be in complete sentences.

I. (Write out PROBLEM here- everything related to problem goes under here)

Transition:

II. (Write out CAUSE(s)&/or EFFECT(s) everything related to cause/effect goes under here)

Transition:

III. (Write out SOLUTION(s)- everything related to solution goes here)

Conclusion

I. Review main points

II. Closing stmt.

Bibliography (4 sources required must be in proper APA or MLA format)