PERSUASIVE SPEECH

Persuasive Speech # 2 Assignment Description

You will prepare a typed outline in APA format. Your outline must be uploaded to Turn it In. Please use the Outline Template provided. You must do your own original work. You may not use another student’s speech or an existing persuasive speech. Taking others’ ideas as your own is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in serious academic consequences. LENGTH: 7 minutes TOPIC: You will persuade your audience to act on an issue/problem of policy. It is important to pick a topic you are interested in, but you also need to consider your audience. Choose a topic you can relate to the class. REQUIREMENTS • Monroe’s Motivated Sequence: Your speech will follow the 5 step psychological process:

Attention (Introduction), Need (Main Point #1), Satisfaction (Main Point # 2), Visualization (Main Point #3), and Call to Action (Conclusion).

• Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: You will need to demonstrate all three persuasive appeals in your

speech. • Sources: At least 3 credible sources need to be used in your speech and included in your

outline. You must cite them verbally during your speech, use in-text citations in your outline, and include them in a bibliography at the end of the outline.

o Sources must be cited in proper APA. o Only 1 of the 3 sources may be websites, YouTube videos, and/or video

documentaries.

• Plain 3x5 Note-cards: You are required to use 3x5 note-cards during your speech. If you have not prepared note-cards, you will not be able to bring up your formal outline.