Persuasive Speech
Problem-Solution Organizational Format
Student Learning Outcomes:
In completing this assignment, each student will:
Communication
2.3 organize the body of the work using organization or a pattern appropriate to the discipline.
2.4 appropriately incorporate supporting materials (i.e., explanations, examples, illustrations, statistics, analogies, and quotations from relevant authorities).
2.5 use contextually appropriate verbal, nonverbal, or visual elements and techniques in oral presentation.
Critical Thinking
1.1 critically consider issue/problem and clearly state the issue/problem, delivering all relevant information.
1.2 select and use information to investigate a point of view or conclusion.
Teamwork
Problem Solution Speech
PURPOSE
This speech is designed to apply all of the concepts you have learned so far in this course. It
is a 5-10 minute persuasive speech. You will choose a topic from 30-minute prep in which you can identify problem(s) and solution(s).
You will either find a solution already in place elsewhere, or create a
solution to fix the problem. In this speech, you will inform your audience about the social
problem, and then persuade us that your solution is the right one.
REQUIREMENTS
I. Organizational Requirements
A. The organizational pattern for this speech is problem/solution.
B. You will have two main points to this speech.
1. The first main point is informative. It will teach your audience
about the problem.
2. The second -main point is persuasive. You will persuade us to believe
that your solution is the best solution and will actually work.
II. Research Requirements
A. This speech requires research to fully develop your ideas.
B. You must use 6 or more sources/references in your speech.
1. Do NOT use Wikipedia, or any other unreliable sources
2. Include a References section at the end of the outline
in APA format
C. Cite all sources during your speech and in your outline to avoid plagiarism.
1. Cite all sources orally in the speech
2. Cite all sources in the text of the outline (in-text citations)
III. Visual Aid Requirements
You are required to create a PowerPoint Presentation that has a minimum of 7 slides. The slides should be displayed while you are presenting. The slides should consist of mostly images with limited text.
IV. Outline
A. On the speech due date, you are responsible for submitting a typed outline of
your speech with the PowerPoint link inserted at the top. It should be a FULL sentence outline, which utilizes complete sentences. If there is not a video link (You Tube) to accompany your outline, you will receive a zero. If there is a video link without an outline, that will earn a grade of zero as well. Please ensure that you submit an outline with video link inserted at the top of the outline. Other things to note:
B. use the outline template.
C. Include transitions between main points
D. Include your source citations in the text of the outline
E. Include reference list in APA format with your different published
source materials
SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARATION:
The largest amount of effort should go into developing the ideas you want to present.
Make sure your main points clearly represent these ideas.
Give special thought to your introduction and conclusion. These parts of your speech can make a strong impression that affects your persuasiveness.
Make use of supporting materials (i.e. statistics, definitions, testimony, examples).
Begin your research as soon as possible so that you have plenty of time to consider
how you want your speech to progress.