speech final

Week 4: Deliver & Submit Your Persuasive Speech (please write the speech out for me, so that I can records it for the assignment. It must be 8-10 minutes long. I you run short, I will add to it. Use the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence for this speech. I have attached the other documents that you can use for the speech. This will give you more clarification on the speech.

Objective: This is the moment you’ve been preparing for! Your task is to  record and upload your final persuasive speech. Your speech should demonstrate everything you've learned: strong organization, clear vocal and physical delivery, use of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, and proper citation of sources. You’ve spent four weeks refining your ideas—now it’s time to speak with confidence and impact.

Requirements:

· Speech should be 8-10 minutes long.

· Submit a  video of your speech as a file upload or share a  URL (YouTube unlisted,Google Drive, etc.). Write the speech instead of recordings. I will record it.

· If you are using YouTube, Google Drive, or any other platform that generates a URL for your speech: Paste the URL of your video at the top of your final outline document.

· Final outline must be full-sentence format and include a  APA-style Works Cited page.

· Cite at least  six credible sources out loud in your speech.

· Follow the structure of  Monroe’s Motivated Sequence throughout.

· Display effective vocal and physical delivery skills (see Week 3 content).

Final Speech Preparation Checklist

· Choose a quiet, distraction-free space for recording

· Ensure good lighting (natural light or a soft lamp facing you)

· Position camera/device at eye level, centered in frame

· Test audio and video quality with a short test recording

· Have your final speech outline and notes ready (use bullet points, not full script)

· Rehearse your speech aloud several times

· Time your speech to fit within the required limits

· Record and review practice sessions to improve delivery

· Practice vocal variety and natural gestures

· Use breathing and positive self-talk to manage nervousness

· Dress as if presenting to a live audience

· Relax, smile, and begin recording confidently

· Upload final video to YouTube (set to Public or Unlisted)

· Copy YouTube URL and paste it at the top of your final outline document

· Submit your final outline document with video URL by the deadline

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Speech Analysis

Adrionna Hill

Fayetteville State University

Speech 200

Dr. Deirdre Hawkins

July 19, 2026

Speech Analysis

Summary and Outline Importance

The persuasive goal of the speech is to convince college students to take regular, intentional mental health breaks to reduce the risk of burnout and enhance academic performance. Based on Monroe's Motivated Sequence, the speaker establishes the mental health crisis among students, presents practical solutions, and motivates the audience to take specific action.

The outline was essential in revealing the organizational strategy of the speech. Monroe's Motivated Sequence provided a clear direction, showing how each step built upon the previous one to create a persuasive flow. I could clearly see how the speaker moved from engaging the audience emotionally through the 3 a.m. scenario to presenting evidence of the crisis, then giving solutions and motivating action.

Effective and Ineffective Organization Examples

Effective Transitions: The speaker used clear signposting transitions like "Now let's talk about why this problem matters" and "So, what can we do about it?" They effectively guided the audience through the speech without confusion.

Effective Organization: The need step was specifically strong, using credible statistics from the American College Health Association and NAMI to establish the severity of the problem. The visualization step was also effective as it presented two contrasting scenarios, which enabled the audience to emotionally connect with the benefits of taking mental health breaks.

Area for Improvement: One transition could have been stronger. The transition "But what would this actually look like in our lives?" effectively moved to the visualization step, but the speaker could have added a brief recap of the proposed solution before transitioning to reinforce the solution in the mind of her audience.

Strength

The speaker's greatest strength was using pathos (emotional appeal) in the attention getter. The opening scenario ("It's 3 a.m. Your laptop is glowing, your eyes burn, and your heart feels like…") was highly relatable and immediately connected with the lived experience among the audience. This emotional hook created empathy and made the audience receptive to the message.

Area for Improvement

The speaker could improve pacing and emphasis. In some sections, the speaker spoke too quickly, making it difficult for the audience to absorb the information. Slowing down and using strategic pauses after key statistics, for example, would have allowed the audience to process the gravity of the problem.

Strategy for My Speech

I plan to apply the contrasting visualization technique. The speaker effectively presented two scenarios, one without mental health breaks and one with them, which enabled the audience to visualize consequences and benefits. This technique makes the persuasive message concrete and emotionally compelling. I will use a similar two-scenario structure in my speech on requiring mental health education for first-year students, contrasting outcomes with and without such programs.

References

Monroe's motivated sequence - The grand Valley State University speech lab - Grand Valley State University. (n.d.). Grand Valley State University.  https://www.gvsu.edu/speechlab/monroes-motivated-sequence-46.htm

SPEE 200-Introduction to Speech Speech Draft & Practice Reflection Worksheet

Recommendation: Before you begin your speech draft outline, please review the example provided in Canvas. Your outline should resemble the outline example provided. Please keep in mind, we are not writing an essay (paragraph form). You will deliver your speech using a speaking outline to help maximize your eye contact and connection with your audience.

Part	Details / Instructions	Your Response
1. Full Speech Draft Upload	Upload your complete speech outline document below. Your outline should include: · Introduction (thesis, preview, credibility, audience relevancy) · Monroe’s Motivated Sequence steps (Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action) · Conclusion (review main points, call-to-action) · Properly formatted works cited (in APA style)
2. Practice Delivery Reflection	After practicing your speech aloud at least once, reflect on the following:
a. Timing	How long was your practice speech? Did it meet the required time? (8-10 minutes)	My practice speech lasted approximately 9 minutes and 15 seconds, which falls within the 8–10 minute requirement. I timed myself twice to ensure accuracy.
b. Clarity	Were there parts where you stumbled or felt unclear? Which?	I stumbled slightly in the Visualization step when describing the contrasting scenarios. I found myself trying to decide how much detail to include in each scenario, which caused a brief pause. I also felt a bit unclear in the Satisfaction step when listing the components of mental health education. I needed to slow down to ensure the points were delivered clearly.
c. Transitions	Did your speech flow smoothly from one point to another? Where could transitions be stronger?	Overall, the transitions flowed well. However, the transition "But what does this actually mean for students and for colleges?" into the Visualization step could be stronger. I would revise it to: "Now that we know what the solution looks like in theory, let's visualize what it actually means for you as a student." This would make the connection between the solution and visualization more explicit.
d. Emotional Tone	Did you use emotion to connect with your audience? How effective was it?	I used an empathetic and urgent tone throughout, particularly in the Attention step and Visualization step. The contrasting scenarios were effective in evoking emotion. The first scenario created a sense of concern, while the second scenario inspired hope. I believe this emotional contrast helps the audience see the value of the solution.
e. Challenges	What part of the speech or delivery was most challenging? How do you plan to improve?	The most challenging part was maintaining steady pacing while presenting statistics. I tend to speed up when delivering data. To improve, I will:  1. Practice reading the statistics aloud with intentional pauses after each key number. 2. Mark my outline with pause reminders (e.g., "PAUSE" in bold). 3. Record myself and review the pacing to ensure I'm giving the audience time to absorb the information.