Assignment: Prepare a Persuasive Speech
Select a topic.
Choose a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches that was highlighted in the lesson.
• Step I: Review lesson information.
Review the information in Lesson 2 of the course about creating a specific purpose statement and thesis, deriving a question based on the thesis, and using the question to determine the main points to cover in the speech.
• Step II: Provide information about your topic.
In a document, determine and enter the following information about your topic:
o Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience.)
o Topic
o General purpose
o Specific purpose
• Step III: Select a pattern.
Based on your knowledge of patterns of organizing speech information, select a pattern of organization to use to create an outline for your speech.
• Step IV: Open the corresponding outline template document below.
• Step V: Create an outline.
Using the template, create a full-sentence, preparation outline for your speech. Follow the guidelines presented in the lesson for using a consistent set of symbols, using full, and declarative sentences.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.