Persuasive Speech Assignment Overview ( Need outline and information for the speech)

11/6/2020 Persuasive Speech Outline and Example: Communications Studies 1 Sec 023 (23228) Fall 2020

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Persuasive Speech Outline and Example Persuasive Speech Outline Format

Introduction

1. Attention Grabber (question, quotation, song lyrics, imagine a scenario, action, joke (needs to relate to topic), story, etc.

2. Thesis Statement: Describes what your are persuading us about (1 sentence). 3. Significance: Why is your topic important for the audience to learn about, how will they benefit? 4. Preview Main Points (say main point titles: effects of the problem, causes of the problem and

the solution)

Body

Main Point 1: The Effects of the Problem (In order to convince an audience that something must be done, you must first convince them a problem exists. In this section of the speech you must provide evidence and examples of the problem to create a feeling of dissatisfaction for the audience.)

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Main Point 2: The Causes of the Problem (Here you explore the root causes of the problem. Give the audience reasons the problem exists (current policy, historical information, etc.) and why nothing is being done about it)

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11/6/2020 Persuasive Speech Outline and Example: Communications Studies 1 Sec 023 (23228) Fall 2020

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Main Point 3: The Solution to the Problem: Your policy (This solves the problem). Only one policy change is needed for this speech.

-subpoint (support your solution, explain how it’s logical,)

-subpoint (explain how we will benefit from this solution)

-subpoint (cite source)

Conclusion:

1. Review Main Points (say main point titles: effects of the problem, causes of the problem and the solution)

2. Visualization Step: Describe what will happen in the future if the problem is not solved 3. Action Step: Tell the audience what they can do about it 4. Closer (refer back to opening line, imagine a scenario, ask a question, use a quotation, etc.)

Persuasive Speech Outline Example:

Introduction

1. Attention Grabber: How many of you? Scenarios 2. Thesis Statement: You all should get a Minor Degree in Communication Studies before

graduating college. 3. Significance: benefits, work, relationships, family, friends, confidence 4. Preview Main Points (say main point titles: effects of the problem, causes of the problem and

the solution)

Body

Main Point 1: The Effects of the Problem -a lot is trial and error, lack of knowledge and strategy

-smart people with difficulty relating to others

-conflicts occur and people don't know how best respond and resolve

-people don't realize potential for impact in their communication in daily lives (Dan O'Hair, A Speaker's Guidebook)

11/6/2020 Persuasive Speech Outline and Example: Communications Studies 1 Sec 023 (23228) Fall 2020

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Main Point 2: The Causes of the Problem

-students have busy lives, rush to get through college fast (often without minor degree) Steven Pasille, faculty, csus,

-students don't realize knowledge of communication skills helps in all walks of life (Ron Adler, Comm. At Work)

-students don't realize how beneficial a minor degree can be (more competitive for jobs)

Main Point 3: The Solution to the Problem: You all should get a Minor Degree in Communication Studies before graduating college.

-take extra time for minor degree, small amount of time and $ for a big lifetime payout

-helps get the job, on the job, career advancement, in relationships, family, life

-will bring people closer for better shared experiences

-more confident in who you are and what you want to accomplish

Conclusion:

1. Review Main Points (say main point titles: effects of the problem, causes of the problem and the solution)

2. Visualization Step: imagine you are in a situation where.... 3. Action Step: start planning for it today, look over requirements where you will transfer to, take ge

COMM classes 4. Closer: George Shaw (writer) once said, "The problem with communication is often the illusion

that it has been accomplished effectively".