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Persuasive Preparation Outline (20pts)

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Assignment Guidelines/Instructions

1. GOAL OF SPEECH: The goal of this assignment is to move the audience to take action

to stop/decrease a specific global issue happening within their nation, state, local

areas/organizations – not just think differently, but do something specific. You will use

the same global issue from your Informative Speech.

2. TOPIC CHOICE: First, you chose the topic from the list provided for your Informative

Speech. If you received approval and completed the Informative Preparation Outline,

PowerPoint, and Delivery you are ready to create the Persuasive Speech. REMEMBER:

You use the same topic for both your informative and persuasive speeches: BUT

the speeches are wholly different! Work now to choose one side and persuade the

audience of its value and validity to them. ALSO REMEMBER, STUDENTS

CANNOT PRESENT THE SAME TOPIC!!!

3. SPEECH ORGANIZATION OR PATTERN OF DELIVERY: The organization of a

speech and its contents follow certain patterns provided in your textbook. For the

Persuasive Speech your speech organization format MUST follow Monroe’s Motivated

Sequence. See Chapter 6 in the textbook for more information.

An example of the Persuasive Speech Preparation Outline with guidelines and a sample

to follow with these instructions is located at the bottom of this document. NOTE: Items

in RED are instructions, please do not retype the words in red as they are there just to

help you understand the format. Be sure to answer the questions in BLUE for each

main point.

Please note that you MUST answer the four objectives of Monroe’s Motivated

Sequence so follow the guidelines provided or your grade will suffer! Do not make

this assignment harder than what it is by trying to create more work than is necessary.

4. VISUAL AID: A PowerPoint must be created as a visual aid and shown when you present your speech. This PowerPoint is required and will be evaluated on its design and integration into the speech. Speech delivery without a PowerPoint will result in a 10% points penalty from delivery points. You may use other visual aids as you desire.

5. RESEARCH & APA CITATION: At least one source must be orally cited for each main

point during your speech (minimum of 4, best is 6).

REMEMBER, You MUST cite at least one source during each of your main points - no

less than 4 sources in total - in support of your points (ex. according to..., as stated in...,

said by...). This means that they must be verbalized, and not just referenced at the

end… so integrate your sources!!! ***** Also note, the speech is not solely your opinion,

other academically credible sources are needed. Galileo is recommended or Google

Scholar.

***** DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA! Sources from Wiki pages will not be accepted.

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6. WORK CITED PAGE: The research sources must be documented in the outline with int-

text citation and cited in the correct APA format in the Works Cited page set at the end of

the outline, separated by a page break.

7. TIME LIMIT: Your Persuasive speech will be 5 – 7 minutes in length, delivered extemporaneously with your outline/notes only, no sheets of paper-use note card size 4x6. YOU MUST TURN IN A TYPED-FULL SENTENCE PREPARATION OUTLINE WITH REFERENCES BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO GIVE YOUR SPEECH!!!

8. PREPARATION OUTLINE: The preparation outline and speech format should replicate the form and look of the sample.***** Remember, it will include an Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and list of 4-6 References in APA format (cited in-text and within the Work Cited list at the end). The outline format must be labeled and look exactly like the example provided including all headings. It is recommended that you should begin with an essay/manuscript draft of the speech to use when filling in the outline.

REMEMBER, a sample is provided and your submission should replicate (LOOK JUST

LIKE) the sample provided. This includes spacing, tabbing, and alignment. Failing to

follow the example can result in a deduction in points.

*****NOTE: If you give your speech and your Preparation Outline has not been turned in,

your speech loses one point per day until your outline is submitted.

9. ACADEMIC SUBMISSION STANDARDS: All documents should be typed and

submitted as a Word document within MLA/APA standards. At a minimum, the pages

should have one-inch margins, double-spacing, font should 12pt. and in either Arial or

Times New Roman Font ONLY. There should be no grammatical or spelling errors.

Grammar and Spelling errors will result in a loss of points up to 10% of the total points.

10. SAVING FILES: Saved files should be labeled with the owner’s name and assignment

name. For example: Williams_Terry_Informative_Speech_URL

11. ATTIRE: Both online and in the classroom, you must dress professional in business

casual clothing. Hats, hoodies, blue jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or other casual attire worn will

result in a 5% points penalty.

12. ONLINE CLASSES AUDIENCE: For online classes: Your speech assignment requires

you to record the speech in front of an audience of 4 people, and you must show the

audience at the beginning and end of your video. The video must show a clear view your

face and must have audible sound that can clearly be heard with limited camera

movement. Limit background noise as it can distort your delivery and cost you points for

poor delivery audio quality. Check lighting to make sure the video is not too dark and the

camera does not move during recording. You must talk about and show your PowerPoint

(informative and persuasive) or Visual Aid (special occasion) during your speech to

receive credit for the PowerPoint in the Delivery and grade. A lack of audience for

speech delivery will result in up to a 20% points penalty.

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FINAL NOTE: ALL SPEECHES ARE DELIVERED FROM A STANDING POSITION.

Speeches delivered from a seated position will lose a letter grade in points.

13. ONLINE CLASSES SPEECH SUBMISSION: Upload your speech to YouTube and

provide the speech link in the Blackboard forum for the week the speech is due.

Make sure your YouTube account is set to allow only those with a link to your speech to

view it. You will have peer reviews to complete as assignments as well, so we all need

access to the speech videos.

14. SPEECH SCORING: Lastly, all speeches are mandatory and required to pass the

class. This speech is worth 100 points total.

15. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!

16. LATE SUBMISSION: Speeches and assignment deadlines are mandatory and late

submissions/make-ups will only be allowed when there was previous arrangement made

with the instructor or if there is documentation, the situation was urgent.

DETAILS in Review:

• 5 – 7 timed minutes – 100 points

• General purpose: to persuade

• Speech method: extemporaneous

• Required: Full-Sentence Typed Preparation outline with reference list in APA format, 3 different sources – 20 points

• Required: At least 1 visual aid (one must be a PowerPoint).

• Online videos must show the audience at the beginning and end of the video.

TOPIC:

When working with your topic, consider the following requirements:

• You will provide the audience with FACTS and data on a specific global issue that you have THOROUGHLY researched in addition to your opinion. But the speech as a whole is not solely based on your opinion, and you must use no less than 4 academic credible sources. This IS the time to persuade the audience how to get rid of the problem and take a stance on the issue explored in detail in your informative speech. NOTE: if you did not have enough research or main points (3) in the Informative speech, you will need to make up for the lack of material in this speech.

• You will cite at least 3 sources during your speech (2% points deduction for each missing minimum source or lack of verbal/written citation).

• Failure to address the topic from a global perspective will result in a 50% points loss. Notably, the US national perspective should only comprise 25% of the total of the speech content to be truly global in presentation and perspective.

• The topic should be a global issue from the provided list you feel people need to know more about or have general misinformation on. This topic must be approved by the instructor.

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OUTLINE SUBMISSION FORMATTING:

When submitting written work for the speech, the following requirements apply,

• You should use Arial or Times New Roman font

• Your font should be size 12 ONLY

• Your work should have a header identifying the student, course, and assignment

• Your work should be in APA formatting

• All work must be cited from the sources (plagiarism will result in a 50% points deduction.

• All sources MUST ALSO be verbally cited in the speech (2% points deduction for lack of sources or citation)

• Proper Grammar/Spelling required (10% points deduction)

• Follow the sample formatting for proper credit.

EFFECTIVE VERBAL SPEECH DELIVERY POINTERS:

• Make eye contact with the entire audience (don’t just read from your notes or read from your PowerPoint presentation)

• Vary your pitch (work on how much excitement you have in your voice and avoid sounding monotone)

• Cite your sources after you state a fact, statistic, or story. Say, “according to the Drug Enforcement Administration website…” or “…as stated by Dr. John Doe, the founder of the Medical Institute.”

• Stand up straight

• Use gestures to reinforce your message

• Relax and breathe

• Work on using transitions between ideas. Don’t just state the title of the PowerPoint slide you are talking about as your transition. Instead, say, “Finally, it is important to know…” or “The next area of interest for this topic is…”

• Pause at the beginning and end of your speech. Don’t start your speech by saying, “good morning. My name is and I will be talking about .” Instead, tell us an interesting fact, statistic, or story and then introduce your topic. We already know your name as it should be listed on the first slide on your PowerPoint.

• Come prepared with copies to class (or submitted in Blackboard for online students) by the due dates: your preparation outline, sources and visual aid. Refer to the book and assignment instructions for information on each.

• Appeal to the audience’s social, biological, and psychological needs and wants

• Test your technology before the day of your speech.

• You must speak with passion!!! Think Barrack Obama or MLK Jr. during his “I have a dream” speech.

• Please see the following Preparation Outline examples and grade sheets.

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(Don’t forget the header!) (The format below is your guideline for the Prep Outline)

PREPARATION OUTLINE (Instruction Note, you should have a draft essay manuscript of your speech completed first, you can then pull the appropriate sentences into the Preparation Outline. An essay/manuscript will not be graded or accepted instead of the preparation outline) Topic: Topic Name (Instruction Note to Student: Topic picked from the approved list provided and approved by instructor.) Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about… (Instruction Note to Student: This statement is not stated in the speech, it is the goal you set for yourself in presenting the topic.) Central Idea/Position Statement: The sentence describes the topic and your position on the topic and its importance. (Instruction Note to Student: Note, this sentence begins with the topic and contains NO personal pronouns to start.) Main Points: Speech organized into 3-5 main points listed here by number. (Instruction Note to Student: Suggest you have three main points that are well organized and in logical pattern.)

I. INTRODUCTION (Instruction Note to Student: Your goal here is to draw us into your speech…start your speech: it will include an Attention Getter, a sentence defining and describing the topic to the audience, a sentence telling them your purpose for the speech and why it should be relevant to them, a statement on your part explaining your credibility, the central idea sentence, and close the introduction with a preview statement of the main points.)

A. Attention Getter: Wake the audience up! (Instruction Note to Student: This step helps us focus our attention on you and your message. It

is suggested that you begin with a story, quote, statistic,

definition, use of suspense, etc. Never begin with, "Hi I am

and today I am going to talk about .")

B. Introduce YOURSELF: (Instruction Note to Student: After you have finished the attention getter now is the time to introduce yourself. We

need to know who you are to relate to you better.)

C. Relevancy Statement: (Instruction Note to Student: This is important! – Let the audience know why they need to know your information or

why it is important to listen (AKA audience motivation))

D. Credibility Statement: (Instruction Note to Student: Share why you as a speaker can speak on this topic. Establish that you have done

extensive research from expert sources, with knowledge,

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trustworthiness, competency and objectivity on the

issue/topic.)

E. Position Statement: (Instruction Note to Student: State your Central Idea here. The central idea of the speech, much like the claim or main

argument of an essay. Note, this sentence begins with the

topic and contains NO personal pronouns to start.)

F. Preview of Speech:(Instruction Note to Student: Tell them what they will learn, share your main points (Here summarize your speech in one

sentence and continue by previewing the main points of the

speech):

Today, I will tell you first, ,

second, and finally, .

Connective Link: NOW that we've covered , let's go to .

(Instruction Note to Student: Or something MORE CREATIVE WOULD BE WONDERFUL.

Use as creative approach with the connective links if you'd like! Just remember that your

transitions need to review your last point AND preview your next point. They show a

connection and are a good time to remind the audience why this information is important.

(Connective Link here precedes the Body of Speech and one will then precede each main

part of the speech)

II. BODY (The majority of the speech goes here… - should be 2/3 of the whole)

Main Points:

A. NEED STAGE: What is the problem that must be solved?

1. Prove to the audience that the issue exists and that it is a serious problem that

must be solved.

2. Why does this issue/problem exist?

a. What is one of the major causes or reason why the issue/problem is

happening according to experts?

b. What is the other major causes or reason why the issue/problem is

happening according to experts?

3. Describe the two most potential causes for the problems in detail give current

examples.

a. Focus on 1st potential cause w/current situations or examples for support.

b. Focus on 2nd potential cause from current situations or examples to

support it.

Connective Link: We've covered , NOW let's move to .

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(Instruction Note to Student: Again, use a more creative approach with the connective links

if you'd like! Just remember that your transitions need to review your last point AND preview

your next point. They should not be repetitive but show a connection. (precedes Satisfaction

Stage_Main Point 2) –

B. SATISFACTION STAGE: States or answers: what are the probable overall

solutions to the issue/problem?

1. Describe in detail how you think the issue/problem should be solved

a. Solution for only the 1st cause of the problem you discussed in Point I.

1) Support this with a source or fact or statistic.

2) State experts’ stand on this solution

b. Solution for only the 2nd cause of the problem you discussed in Point 2.

1) Support this with a source or fact or statistic.

2) State experts’ stand on this solution

2. Tell us why you think your point of view on why the solutions will work.

a. Give us 2-3 facts to back up your point of view.

1) Give examples and details that support fact #1 view.

2) Give examples and details that support fact #2 view

b. Use pictures and statistics to illustrate the point

c. Cite specific cases and stories to illustrate your point.

Connective Link: We've covered , NOW let's talk about .

(Instruction Note to Student: Again, show a connection. (precedes Visualization Stage_Main

Point 3) –

C. VISUALIZATION STAGE: Answers the questions about what will life be like

with and/or without your solution?

1. 2-3 Benefits of the proposed solutions

a. Help us picture the benefits of 1st possible solution and the consequences

if we do not implement the solution.

b. Help us picture the benefits of 2nd possible solution.

2. If you only choose one you believe the most strongly, tell us the consequences.

Be very graphic and dramatic, but realistic here. We need to feel and see the

consequences!

a. Use pictures and statistics to illustrate the point

b. Cite specific cases and stories to illustrate your point.

Connective Link: We've covered , NOW let's talk about .

(Instruction Note to Student: Again, show a connection. (precedes Action Stage_Main Point 4) –

D. ACTION STAGE: States, How can the audience get involved and help

implement the solution?

1. Tell the audience how to get involved.

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2. Gives 2-3 overall ways they can get involved in varying degrees.

a. First Steps

b. Major Steps

c. Everyday Steps

3. Provide and review the simple, everyday things they can do.

4. Next, give contact info for

a. People mentioned or tell them to seek out their community leaders

b. Programs mentioned.

5. Their involvement should directly relate to the specific solutions

you covered in Main Point 1.

III. CONCLUSION

A. Signal to Closing (of speech): (Instruction Note to Student: This sentence signals the end of your speech approaching) , "To sum things up…" or something more creative).

B. Restate your Specific Purpose and Central Idea: (Instruction Note to Student: This sentence is a combination of both the specific purpose (aka you goal for the speech) and the central idea, it reminds the audience of the topic and why it is important. Reemphasize the central idea in a memorable way – use quotations, stories or rhetorical questions that help us understand the importance of your message.)

C. Summary Sentence: (Instruction Note to Student: This sentence summarizes the main points you have just shared in the speech)

D. Audience Response Statement: (Instruction Note to Student: This sentence tells the audience again how they benefit from knowing it

and shows the connection between you, the audience, and the topic. Remind them what they can do to participate in the solution.)

E. WOW Statement: (Instruction Note to Student: This sentence is a memorable closing statement that ties everything together. Also, make this statement serve as a signal that you have concluded your speech. (Final thought you want left in the mind of the audience. Gives you a way to end; never, ever end on "that's it" -- plan out the end, better yet, tie back to the introduction's attention getter)

F. Thank You! (Instruction Note to Student: Be professional and courteous, always thank the audience for their time and/or attention)

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WORKS CITED

(Instruction Note to Student: USE PAGE BREAK tool here to separate the outline and Work Cited pages) References should be in APA format – click the link for help! Use at least three different

references for this speech and they must be cited in the BODY of the outline with proper

APA in-text citation, listed in the Work Cited, and verbally during the speech.

The Preparation Outline must contain a minimum of four sources in proper APA format. There

should be at least one for each main point in the BODY. The sources must be cited in the

outline with proper APA in-text citation and cited properly under the Works Cited section. A

single URL is NOT correct citation! Don’t forget to use the References Tab in Word to help you

with correct formatting!

When presenting your speech you must orally cite a minimum of four sources. These can be the

same or in addition to the ones above. Please refer to the book for more information on how to

cite sources orally.

These sources must be academically valid sources and different from your Informative

Outline!!!! DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA!!

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PERSUASIVE PREPARATION WRITTEN OUTLINE GRADESHEET

Name: _________________________ Class: ________________________

FORM Content: 10 points _____ Header and Document Title and Topic present (section complete) _____ Speech Title/Specific Purpose/Central Idea (section complete ) _____ Introduction elements included (attn. getter, credibility, relevance, and preview) _____ Conclusion elements included (summary, audience response, WOW statement) _____ Sources included in body of speech (at least one source for each of the

4 required main points) _____ Connective Links (clearly indicated in parentheses)

FORM Specific Format: 10 points _____ Written in complete sentences following the sample. ALA style _____ Outline format (information points with each new level labeled & indented 5 spaces) _____ Headings (INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CONCLUSION sections and with WORKS

CITED under page break-each in bold) _____ Body of speech (outlined following the sample and using Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

with clear points and sub-points) _____ Works Cited (page break and minimum of four sources in correct APA format)

Deductions: up to 10 points** _____ Failed to Follow Sample Form and Formatting (all sections) _____ Failed to Grammar/Spell Check – Errors Found

TOTAL = _____/20 points

**The preparation outline must be typed. It should be placed on 4x6 notecard size sheets for use during the speech delivery. The outline should be written in complete sentences with appropriate headings and outlining. If you miss the deadline date for this assignment, you lose one point per day that it is late unless arrangements were made prior to the deadline. However, you MUST complete and turn in a preparation outline in the correct format to me PRIOR to your speech or you will receive a ZERO for your speech.

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PERSUASIVE SPEECH DELIVERY GRADESHEET

TIME LIMIT: 5-7 minutes POINTS VALUE: 100 points

Name:___________________________ Date:____________ Speech Time:________________

INTRODUCTION: up to 6 pts

_____ Attention Step: Gained audience attention – Woke the audience up!

_____ Introduced Self

_____ Gave the audience a reason to listen (relevancy-importance of topic)

_____ Established Credibility – Shared why as a speaker you can talk on subject

_____ Central Idea/Position Statement: Introduced the topic & position

_____ Previewed the problem, solution, action

BODY: up to 15 pts

_____ Used effective Connective Links w/ effective transitional words or

phrases to get into the body smoothly from the Introduction

_____ Need Step: Clearly identified/explained the problem and causes

- what is going wrong

_____ Satisfaction Step: Clearly identified the solutions and – information to

resolve the issue _, _, _

_____ Visualization Step: Created visual imagery within the speech – life with

or without your solutions _, _

_____ Action Step: Explained what the audience should do to help

implement the solution _, _, _

_____ Clearly presented the main points with strong subpoints

_____ Cited at least 1 source for each main point

_, _, _, _ (4+ total)

_____ Used factual evidence, sources, data well

_____ Showed strong knowledge of the subject and used

logical reasoning

_____ Enhanced the main points with appropriate supporting material, facts,

stats, stories, incidents, examples etc. _, _, _, _, _, _

_____ Achieved credibility by clearly and appropriately citing credible sources

for information presented in proper verbal form

_____ Integrated sources verbally into speech instead of references

at the end _, _, _, _ (4+ total)

_____ Used transitions between main points

_, _, _, all presented clearly

_____ Used emotional appeals effectively

_____ Avoided fallacies in reasoning Page 1

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CONCLUSION: up to 5 pts

_____ Paused and signaled that the speech was ending

_____ Summarized the speech – main points you have just shared

_____ Reemphasized Specific Purpose and Position Statement in a

memorable way – showed importance

_____ Convinced, stimulated, or motivated the audience to take

some form of action

_____ Provided closure – a memorable closing statement that

tied everything together.

DELIVERY: up to 9 pts

_____ Attire – Dressed appropriately in a professional appearance _____ Eye Contact – Had eye contact with the audience

– did not have pages or read notes _____ Used supportive and appropriate gestures and movements _____ Used a conversational tone/extemporaneous style of delivery

– did not read pages or notes _____ Avoided “um,” “uh,” “like,” and other distracting sounds _____ Had appropriate rate, volume, pitch, and enunciation _____ Demonstrated confidence and professionalism _____ Spoke with enthusiasm and sincerity _____ Stated courteous Thank You at conclusion for audience’s attention

OVERALL PRESENTATION: up to 7 pts

_____ Stayed within the 5-7-minute speaking limit

_____ Met assignment guidelines regarding topic and intention

_____ Cited at least 1 source for each main point during the speech (4+ total)

_____ Turned in easily understood speaking notes used during speech (this is

not the outline submission) – just ideas to stimulate memory

_____ Turned in a final typed full-sentence preparation outline that met

guidelines

_____ Effectively used a visual aid (PowerPoint must be one of the visual aids)

_____ Listed at least 4 references using APA/MLA format at the end of the

outline in Work Cited list that were cited verbally as well

_____ ONLINE – Met assignment audience guidelines

– had at least 4 adults audience

TOTAL GRADE: _________ (points) x 2.5 = ___________/100 Comments:

5-7 minutes – 100 points Page 2

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SAMPLE PERSUASIVE PREPARATION OUTLINE

Student Name

Assignment Name

Course Name/Number

Date

Speech Type: Persuasive

Speech Topic: Organ Donation

Speech Title: Where Does It Come From?

Specific Purpose: With this speech, I want to persuade my audience to donate their

organs and tissues when they die and to act upon their decision to donate.

Position Statement: The need is constantly growing for organ donors and it is very

simple to be an organ donor when you die.

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Attention Getter: How do you feel when you have to wait for something you really, really want? What if it was something you couldn’t live without?

B. Introduce Myself: Hello, My name is Liza Doolittle

C. Credibility Material: Well, my cousin was five years old when he found out he needed a new kidney. He went on the organ waiting list right away. He was called twice during a six-month span that they had a kidney available only to find out that the kidney wasn’t a good match. He had to wait again. The third time was a charm. A small adult was in an accident and his kidney was a good match.

D. Relevance to Audience: This story had a happy ending but so many do not. One of the people on the waiting list for an organ transplant might be someone you know.

E. Preview of Speech: Today I’d like to talk to you about first, the need for organ donors in our area, second, how you can become an organ donor after you die, and finally, how your family and organ donor recipients benefit from your donation.

CONNECTIVE LINK: (I’ll begin by telling you about the need for organ donors.)

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II. BODY

A. People around the world but also right here in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa,

and Illinois, need organ transplants and they need our help.

1. The problem is that there is a lack of organs and organ donors

who make organ transplantation possible.

a. The need is for many organs and tissues according to the

Iowa Statewide Organ Procurement Organization (1997) in their

brochure, such as

1) the heart, heart valves,

2) lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas,

3) corneas, bone, skin, and blood vessels

(Iowa Statewide Organ Procurement Organization

1997 brochure).

b. A new name is added to the national waiting list every 16

minutes; that means that 3 people will be added to the list during

the time we are in class today.

1) According to LifeSource, the problem is that 10 people will

die each day waiting for an organ transplant (Apr 1998)

2) According to LifeSource Statistics, the reason is that are

only on the average 5,000 donors nationally per year (Oct

1998).

c. You can choose to donate any needed organs, or you can

specify which organs or tissues you wish to donate.

2. Organ donation is very important.

a. The following poem by Robert Test entitled, "To Remember

Me," shows the importance of organ donation.

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"Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise,

a baby’s face or love in the eyes of a woman…

Give my heart to a person whose heart has caused nothing

but endless days of pain…

Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in

my body and find a way to make a crippled child walk…

Take my cells, if necessary, and let them grow so that,

someday,

a speechless boy will shout at the crack of a bat and

a deaf girl will hear the sound of rain against her window

(South Dakota Lions Eye Bank, undated brochure).

b. Not only is this a problem nationally but also it is a big problem

right here at home in the Midwest.

1) Nationally according to LifeSource Statistics, there are

over 62,000 people waiting as of October 7, 1998.

2) As of October 7, 1998, there are 1,422 people from

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and part of

Wisconsin that are on the organ waiting list (Oct 1998).

3) The sad part is according to LifeSource Newsnote,

there have only been 104 donors in the Midwest so far from

January 1998 through August 1998 (Oct 1998).

CONNECTIVE LINK: (I’m sure that you can see the need for people like you to

donate your organs. The majority of this class has already said they

would like to donate their organs when they die. But you might be

asking, well, how can I make sure my organs are donated after I

die? Let me tell you.)

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B. This is how you go about making sure your organs are donated.

1. Talk with your family about your decision.

a. They will be involved in the donation arrangements

when you die.

b. If they do not know your wishes of becoming a donor, your

wishes may never be carried out.

2. Mark your driver’s license so that your license indicates your

intent to donate. Each state varies.

a. Fill out, sign and carry a uniform donor card with you.

b. The Gundersen Lutheran Hospital has a donor card such as

this that says what organs you wish to have donated and also has

places for your family members to sign as witnesses after you have

discussed your decision with them (1998).

CONNECTIVE LINK: (You can see that it isn’t difficult to be an organ donor. Now

let’s look at what may happen if you choose to donate your organs and

what may happen if you choose not to.)

C. Organ donation benefits both the donor’s family and the recipients.

1. If you do donate your organs, your family and the people who

receive your organs might benefit in a similar way like this family.

2. In a story told in a University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

brochure,

“A seventeen-year-old died of head injuries in a car accident.

His mom decided to donate his organs. His heart went to a

prison chaplain, his kidneys went to a mother of 5 children

and a Vietnam vet. The Vietnam vet is "energetic" and finally

is getting his college degree. The teenager gave life to others

and his family feels a sense of satisfaction and comfort that

other lives have been touched by his (1991).

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3. The problem arises when you are thinking about becoming a donor

but never do anything about it.

a. Then, no one knows your wishes your organs

will not be donated and the gift they may provide is lost.

b. The consequences of this are more people waiting for organs

and there will still be an incredible shortage of available organs.

CONNECTIVE LINK: (This is why it is important to make the decision about

donating your organs right away!)

D. You can do your part today and take the steps to be an organ donor.

1. Complete and mail the form I have provided, and you will receive

an official donor card in a matter of weeks!

2. I have also attached a pamphlet explaining the organ donor process.

3. Please take extra forms and pamphlets and pass them out to your

family and friends.

III. CONCLUSION:

A. Signal to Close: As you can easily see, donating your organs can be one of

the most important decisions you ever make and also the greatest gift you could

ever give.

B. Summary Statement: I’ve told you about the need for organ donors in our

area, how you can become an organ donor after you die, and finally, how your

family and organ recipients benefit from your donation. You become a donor by

talking to your family and making sure they know you want to be a donor, fill out

and sign a donor card, and indicate your wishes on your driver’s license.

C. Restated Position Statement: With this speech, I hope I persuaded you to

be an organ donor and donate your organs and tissues. The need is constantly

growing for organ donors and it is very simple to be an organ donor when you

die.

Persuasive Preparation Outline (20pts)

& Speech Delivery (100pts) Guidelines

D. Audience Response Statement: What if the person waiting on the list

needing an organ transplant was someone you loved? Imagine if you had a

brother or sister who had unexpectedly died and you were able to meet the

person who received their heart, for example. Think of the satisfaction and

possible comfort knowing that your brother or sister provided life for somebody

else. I challenge you to not wait. Obtain an official organ donor card and make

the decision now to save lives.

E. Wow Statement: I’m going to leave you with a short message from Michael

Jordan who is a sponsor for the Iowa LifeGift Coalition on Organ and Tissue

Donor Awareness and appears in their 1996 brochure. "Please make the

decision to become an organ and tissue donor. Remember: Share your life.

Share your decision."

F. Thank you for your time and attention, I hope you decide to become an organ

and tissue donor today.

Persuasive Preparation Outline (20pts)

& Speech Delivery (100pts) Guidelines

WORKS CITED

Gundersen Lutheran Hospital (Lacrosse, WI): "Life…Pass It On." 1998 brochure.

Iowa LifeGift Coalition on Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness: "Share Your Life,

Share Your Decision." 1996 brochure.

Iowa Statewide Organ Procurement Organization: "Be an organ donor…it’s

the chance of a lifetime!" 1997 brochure.

LifeSource:Newsnotes. October 1998. Accessed November 2, 1998.

<www.life-source.org/newsnotes.htm>.

LifeSource: Questions and Answers. April 1998. Accessed November 2, 1998.

<www.life-source.org/public.htm>.

LifeSource: Statistics. October 1998. Accessed November 2, 1998.

<www.life-source.org/statistics.htm>.

South Dakota Lions Eye Bank: "No Greater Gift…Than Yourself To Others."

Undated brochure.

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics: "A Circle of Life: The Gift of

Organ and Tissue Donation." 1991 brochure.