PUBLIC SPEAKING

Prepare a 10-minute persuasive presentation on a topic you strongly support. The presentation will be given live in your classroom or by video podcast or audio-enhanced slide presentation.

This speech requires considerable research and skillful use of persuasion methods. Special emphasis must be provided to evidence and reasoning. This assignment stresses audience analysis and adaptation.

Incorporate a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation or another form of media identified in Ch. 13 of The Art of Public Speaking.

Follow Monroe’s Motivated Sequence in Ch. 15 of The Art of Public Speaking, and include a measurable final action step in your presentation.

Submit a preparation outline.

Present your informative presentation by delivering it in class, or by submitting the video podcast in your Learning Team forum. Delivery should be extemporaneous or using a speaking outline.

Lead a question-and-answer session after your presentation in class, or in an online discussion.

Provide feedback by filling out an Individual Speech Evaluation Form for each presentation. This week’s speech is graded on all subheadings of the form.