100 points. 1) To prepare an outline for a persuasive speech. 2) Continue improvement of written communication skills. Include two visual aids with your outline (photos, Power Point, etc. – see example in Canvas). Your goal in this outline (speech) is to move your audience to action (for/against) on a specific issue. Issues may be controversial and of local, state, regional, national, or international importance. You are asking your audience to DO something – get involved, take action. Examples: Legalize marijuana Require child fingerprinting RecyclingSupport/oppose lottery Living greener lifestyleRaise/lower legal drinking age Volunteering Organ donationObesity/healthy eatingGive blood Stop litteringFight against eating disorders Stop smoking/dipping Support arts education Start exercisingPractice better hygiene Spay/neuter pets Domestic violence Mandatory P.E. Texting and driving Format for constructing the outline: We are using the format. YOUR outline should NOT include the information provided in parentheses – they are instructions to help you complete the assignment. Your name SPT 1113 Fall 2021 Topic: (For example, Organ donation) General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: Discuss problem and urge audience to take acti
on. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter (What would you say to get your audience’s attention? .) B. Motivate your audience to listen (Why should we care? What’s the relevance?) C. Establish your credibility (What are your credentials, experience, and/or knowledge?) D. Clearly state the purpose of your speech and the points you will cover. Transition: (complete sentence) . II. Body A. Problem – state the problem in a complete sentence ( Smoking leads to a number of health problems – then list/discuss each of the problems in 1, 2, 3, etc.). 1. supporting information (complete sentences) 2. supporting information 3. Use your sources to provide evidence for each of the problems. Transition: (So, what can the audience do to solve the problem?) B. Solution/Action – Here’s what you (the audience) can do to fix the problem. 1. List/explain specific things we can do or people we can contact. 2. Tell us how we can take action and be a part of the solution. 3. Use your sources to provide evidence. , make sure you urge the audience to . What can they do to fix the problem? Write a letter, sign a petition, call their congressional leaders, change their lifestyle, help others change their behavior, start a blood drive, etc.) III. Conclusion A. Repeat the goal/purpose of your speech and why it’s relevant/important. B. Summarize what the problem is. C. Close with strength and .