“Is it better to live together before marriage or to wait?”‘. I wrote down the information. the outline format of how the speech should be is down.

Topic: “Is it better to live together before marriage or to wait?”‘. I wrote down the information. the outline format of how the speech should be is down.

Persuasive Speech

Description

The persuasive speech is designed such that it gives new information as well as attempts to persuade or change opinions, attitudes or beliefs. This speech is worth 150 points (100 points for speaking; 50 points for your outline).

Research

As part of the persuasive speech research process, you are required to do the following:
• Develop the focus of the topic
• Develop a research plan or strategy – (consider journals, books, newspapers and magazine articles, the internet as some possible sources – please DO NOT use Wikipedia)
• Develop a persuasive speech outline – introduction with attention getter, body (expand main thesis points), and conclusion

Special Requirements

The organization of this speech will be as follows. You should have a coherent introduction with all the essential components that we discussed in class. Naturally at the conclusion of your speech you must also have a clear review of your main points, and a memorable close (preferably a tie-back to the attention getter you started with). Remember to include both sides of the argument but to argue for one side and against the other side.

• Presentation portfolio must be typed (black ink; white paper); handwritten work will not be accepted or graded;
• 8 ½ x 11 (standard letter) paper; stapled in top left corner;
• A complete portfolio consists of: cover page, outline, and bibliography;
• Please do not plagiarize (I plan to double check your speech); if I find that you’ve plagiarized your speech, you will automatically fail the assignment and the course;
• You may not present if you do not have your typed outline with you on your speech day;
• Bibliography must be listed in alphabetical order according to last name of the author (APA style);
• Each bibliographic entry should have a double space between the proceeding entry;
• Five (5) sources (books, articles, etc.) are mandatory for the speech;
• You must mention all five sources within the speech;
• The speech is 6-7 minutes in length; any speech over or under this length of time will automatically lose 5 points;
• The extemporaneous style of speaking is preferred; please do not read, as this exercise is to attempt to improve your public speaking skills;
• Please do not chew gum;
• Visual aids are optional;
• Appropriate/or professional attire is mandatory; you will lose 10 points if you’re not dressed appropriately;
• Punctuality is a must! If you are more than 5 minutes late to your speech presentation, you will lose 5 points;
• If for any reason (other than a documented emergency) you fail to present your speech on the day you’re originally scheduled, you will lose 20 points on your final speech grade;
• You may not change your speech topic once you’ve signed up; please make sure you have conducted significant research and feel comfortable preparing a speech on your topic;
• You will not pass the course if you fail to present this speech.

This the format that should respect:

GENERAL GOAL: To persuade

SPECIFIC GOAL: At the end of my speech the audience will be able to ….

CENTRAL IDEA: Your thesis statement. Sum up your speech as one declarative sentence.

INTRODUCTION

I. ATTENTION GETTER: Put the very first thing you’ll say here. Make this something that can really grab the audience’s attention (a quote, startling statistic, funny story, etc.).
II. REVEAL YOUR TOPIC: Briefly disclose what you’ll talk about. (Example: “Today I have the opportunity to talk to you about ____).
III. MOTIVATE THE AUDIENCE TO LISTEN: Tell us why we should care (you may want to use some of your audience analysis results, here).
IV. CREDIBILITY STATEMENT: Tell us why we should listen to you/why you are especially knowledgeable about your topic.
V. PREVIEW: Today I will discuss three aspects of ______.
A. I will first talk about ______.
B. Then, I will talk about _____.
C. Finally, I will discuss _____.

TRANSITION: Write a statement linking the Introduction to the Body.

BODY

I. Write a sentence describing your first main point.

A. Write a sentence describing your first sub-point (Include full oral citation if applicable- do this as needed throughout your speech).

1. Write a sentence describing your first sub-sub-point if needed.

2. Write a sentence describing your second sub-sub point if needed (citation if applicable- If you use the same source, you don’t need the full citation, just enough to let us know it’s the same one- Example: “Jones goes on to say…”).

B. A sentence describing your second sub-point.
1. Write a sentence describing your first sub-sub-point if needed.
2. Write a sentence describing your second sub-sub point if needed (citation if applicable- If you use the same source, you don’t need the full citation, just enough to let us know it’s the same one- Example: “Jones goes on to say…”).
TRANSITION: Write a statement bridging the first and second points (Example: “Now that we’ve discussed step one, let’s talk about the second step.)

II. A sentence describing your second main point.

A. Write a sentence describing your first sub-point.

1. Write a sentence describing your first sub-sub-point if needed.
2. Write a sentence describing your second sub-sub point if needed (citation if applicable- If you use the same source, you don’t need the full citation, just enough to let us know it’s the same one- Example: “Jones goes on to say…”).

B. A sentence describing your second sub-point.

1. Write a sentence describing your first sub-sub-point if needed.
2. Write a sentence describing your second sub-sub point if needed (citation if applicable- If you use the same source, you don’t need the full citation, just enough to let us know it’s the same one- Example: “Jones goes on to say…”).

TRANSITION: Write a statement bridging the second and third points.

III. A sentence describing your third main point.

A. Write a sentence describing your first sub-point.

1. Write a sentence describing your first sub-sub-point if needed.
2. Write a sentence describing your second sub-sub point if needed (citation if applicable- If you use the same source, you don’t need the full citation, just enough to let us know it’s the same one- Example: “Jones goes on to say…”).

B. A sentence describing your second sub-point.

1. Write a sentence describing your first sub-sub-point if needed.
2. Write a sentence describing your second sub-sub point if needed (citation if applicable- If you use the same source, you don’t need the full citation, just enough to let us know it’s the same one- Example: “Jones goes on to say…”).

TRANSITION TO CLOSE: Write a sentence signaling to the audience the end of the body and the beginning of the conclusion. (Example: “As I end my speech today, I want to leave you with this quote from (full citation)…”)

CONCLUSION

I. RE-STATE CENTRAL IDEA: Reemphasize the main idea in a memorable way.

II. REVIEW: Today we talked about _____(re-state your main points here).

A. First, we discussed ___.
B. Then, we talked about ___.
C. Finally, we discussed ____.

III. TIE BACK TO AUDIENCE: Relate back to our needs and why the information we learned is important to us. Remember not to persuade, here, if you are giving an informative speech.

IV. CLOSURE STATEMENT: Give your speech a polished sense of finality. Refer to the introduction, end with an inspiring quote (if you transitioned with a quote you could refer to part of it again), or use one of the other tactics discussed in the book. Make sure your speech “sounds finished” and the audience is left with a positive ending impression.

Reference Page

List your references on this page; please use APA format.