----------- PERSUASIVE SPEECH -----------

TOPICS: As always, specific topics are up to the individual, but you should make an effort to satisfy both the audience's needs as well as the enthusiasm of the speaker. It is recommended that your topic be currently relevant.

A ltopics sign -up sheet may be circulated in class so that you can reserve your desired topic or you can just email it to me.

1. All presentations should demonstrate your comprehension of the following course concepts:

2. Outlining & speech structure will be major factors of consideration and grading.

3. The presentation delivery must be EXTEMPORANEOUS. Points will be deducted if you deliver from a word-for-word manuscript
HINT: This also means that your preparation needs to be extemporaneous, as well. Remember, an extemporaneous speech is NOT simply an essay being said out loud.

4. All presentations must be Persuasive & should indicate an understanding and mastery of the elements/principles of persuasion. [You will definitely need to make use of class notes, the text [esp. Chap 17(12e)] , the online slide show and appropriate outside reading]

5. Visual aids are strongly recommended (as long as they don't disrupt timing). In fact, some of you still may need to fulfill your Presentation Graphics requirement.
HINT: When they are well integrated into the oral message, visual/audio presentation aids greatly assist the ETHOS & PATHOS components of persuasion .

6. Use your text's Persuasive Speech Evaluation Checklist [Fig. 17.4: P.464] (12e) [ Fig. 18.4: P.483] (11e) in order to evaluate yourself as you practice your presentation.

SUBMISSIONS (2) FOR THIS PRESENTATION:

I. Preliminary submission: For this presentation, you are required to submit a Preliminary Persuasive Speech Plan (aka "Adaptation Plan" - [see p. 465 [12e] in your text. Using your chosen persuasive topic, complete item #4 [5 bullets] in the "Speech Assignment: Comm..." section at the top of the page. ]
NOTE: THIS IS NOT YOUR USUAL OUTLINING ASSIGNMENT! Follow the directions carefully & please note that this assignment differs from anything you have done before. This "PPSP" should be posted to me via e-mail A.S.A.P - preferably by T 11/25, but absolutely no later than: Fri 11/28- 4:00 pm.

II. Final submission: Note these changes in the standard operating procedure for submitting the final, hardcopy version of your presentation outline---

____Change #1:____

> This time you will be submitting a typed, hardcopy, packet for your final Persuasive Speech outline

-- containing these 3 components:

1) The usual extemporaneous outline, with all its parts & using correct outline format {note: Don't rely on your word processing program to give you the correct outline format}

2) plus the Bibliography (at least 3 sources). Use standard bibliography format. ( APA or MLA) see below***

3) plus the"Page 2" -- This is an extra page with 1-2 paragraphs which specifically explain your use of the elements & techniques of persuasion. This explanation should also discuss how you used them and why you selected the Chapter 17 elements that you did. [i.e. I want to know which persuasive strategies you have employed & why]

____Change #2:_____

> At least one session before your presentation date, you must submit this hardcopy, final speech, outline packet. However, this one-session-in-advance-requirement is waived for those people who are scheduled to speak on the first day.

*** REMINDER: Several people lost points this semester because over overlooking this detail: Internet source citations must list the [1] URL,[2] the Title of the particular Webpage you used, [3] the Date that you accessed the page & [4] (If available) the last date that the page itself was updated. It would also be wise to refer to the guidelines in the Department of Communication's Policy on Academic Honesty .