Preparing and Outlining a Persuasive Speech

Objective

• Prepare a persuasive speech.
• Summarize concepts and challenges specific to persuasive speeches

Assignment Overview

In this assignment, you will explore the process used to prepare a persuasive speech. You will create an outline of your topic selection and speech.

Deliverables

Create an outline for Speech #4, the persuasive speech, including an introduction, 2-5 main points, and a conclusion.

In addition, identify the following:

• • Description of your audience
  • Topic
  • Thesis
  • What question will you answer in your speech based on your thesis statement?

Submit a one-two page double-spaced paper including the outline and the items above

Step 1

NOTE: This assignment is part of the requirements for your Speech # 4, the Persuasive Speech. You will be creating an outline to be used for your Persuasive Speech topic.

Review the information involved in planning a speech.

The main steps involved in preparing any speech include the following:

• Choose the Right Topic
• Narrow Your Topic
• Structure of Your Speech
• Prepare an Outline
• Practice
• Deliver Your Speech

Step 2

Select a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches– questions of fact, value, or policy. Identify the following elements in your topic:
Identify the following elements:

• Category
• Description of the audience for your speech (define your audience)
• Topic
• Specific purpose
• Thesis
• A question based on your thesis statement that you will answer in your speech.

Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in three to five minutes.

Step 3

Develop an outline that corresponds to the pattern of organization you have selected to prepare for your speech. Create the outline of your speech using the SpeechOutlineTemplate7th.docx download. Or you may choose another outline template from the internet.

• Locate several speech template outlines on the Internet.
• Select the one you believe is appropriate for your speech.
• Copy the template outline and paste it into your word processing document.

Step 4

Save and submit your assignment.

When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place, and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox.

Assignment 4.1 Rubric

5 points Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure

5 points APA-style title page and reference page

30 points Content: Outline following the guidelines/template

40 Points