Speech Assignment Sheet {a how-to manual} [be sure to read this item in its entirety]

last update = 11/18/14

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-------- Convince me ---------
THE 
PERSUASIVE
PRESENTATION  

12/13/14e

 

THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST PREPARED SPEECH OF THIS SEMESTER,

 SO YOU WILL WANT TO  "PULL-IT-ALL-TOGETHER".

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PRESENTATION DATES:

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:

TOPICS GUIDELINES:

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS:

LIST OF CURRENTLY RESERVED TOPICS

SUBMISSIONS: Preliminary [including PPSP]  /  Final [including 2 changes for this presentation only]

 

 

PRESENTATION DATES: (both classes) _12/1/1 , 12/3/14 , 12/8/14__In the next week or so, each person will receive a specific presentation date. Volunteering is strongly encouraged. You can include a preferred date when you email your topic and/or your PPSAP. As always, refer to the Presentation Schedule for the assigned dates & jobs.
 

 

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:TOTAL!  LS =  6 to 7 minutes-  | TA = 6 to 8 minutes  [to be used strategically] [you will be stopped if you go overtime.]  

*HINT:  If you want to have an effective presentation,  don't use this extra time to: 
<1> squeeze in more points                or
<2> tackle topic that is too broad        or
<3> slowly set up your visual/presentation aids     or
<4> get on your soapbox & present a topic from an informative &/or speaker-centered perspective       

 

Instead, the extra time should be used for employing well rounded & strategically structured persuasive principles in order to target your audience ( the people in THIS class)  (Use the guidelines from your notes, from Chapter 17 (13e= Ch16(12e=ch17) & from the online slide shows/tutorials)

This means you'll need to use a variety of communication techniques as covered this semester. Also you will want to demonstrate creativity  & communicator competence in the way you develop your  supporting materials for "PROVING" your persuasive "argument." (a.k.a. supporting your thesis statement with evidence and reasoning--[In Persuasive speaking, the thesis is often called the "proposition"]
 

 

TOPICS: As always, specific topics are up to the individual. Successful persuasion aims to satisfy the audience's needs  (e.g. relevancy) as well as the interests & enthusiasm of the speaker (e.g. advocacy). Topics are first-come, first served and will need to be screened for appropriateness by the Professor.  The topic reservation process will start in Mid November. Email your choice directly to the Professor who will maintain an online topics-reservation-list linked to the course calendar.


  

REQUIREMENTS OF PRESENTATION:

 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. An extemporaneous  speech is NOT simply saying an essay out loud.  Resist the temptation to write out major passages  in

 word-for-word format as you prepare.
 
 

  4.  Remember, persuasion is all about AFFecting your the listeners--not simply expressing an opinion.   [You will definitely need to make use of class notes, the text  [esp. Chap 17 [16(13e) {17(12e)}] ,  the online slide show, Blackboard tutorials and appropriate outside reading] 
 
 
 5. Visual aids are strongly recommended (as long as they don't disrupt timing). In fact, some people 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 17.3 on p.433 [ Fig 16.4on  p.407-8 (13e)]  [Fig. 17.4on  P.464 (12e)]]  in order to evaluate yourself as you practice your presentation.
  


THERE ARE TWO(2) SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS PRESENTATION:

 I.  Preliminary submission:  For this presentation, you are required to submit a Preliminary Persuasive Speech Plan  (aka "Adaptation Plan" - [see p.435 in your text [variations exist on p.409 in 13e // 465 in 12e] ]) Using your chosen persuasive  topic, complete all 5 bullets: items 1-5  within the "Sample Speech Plan and Outline "  section.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT YOUR USUAL OUTLINING ASSIGNMENT! Follow the directions carefully & please note that this assignment differs from anything you have done so far. This "PPSP" should be posted to me via e-mail A.S.A.P - preferably by  Tues 11/25 but absolutely no later than Friday  11/28. Earlier submission makes it more likely you will receive a timely response. 

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

____Change #1:____

> This time you will be submitting a printed, 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 in which you  specifically explain your use of the elements & techniques of persuasion. This  explanation  also should discuss how you used them and why you selected the particular textbook elements that you did [Chapter 17  (13ed=Ch16  //12ed = Ch 17) ]. [i.e. Tell me which  persuasive  strategies  you have employed & why]  

 

____Change #2:_____

 > At least one session before your presentation date,

you must submit this hardcopy, 3-part, 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 by over overlooking this detail:  Internet source citations must list at the very least, 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 is not sufficient to just list "web" or to just list a URL.  It  also would  be wise to refer to the guidelines in the Department of Communication's Policy on Academic Honesty .

 

              

 NOTE:  You always have the option of talking in person with your professor in order to go over your topic & outline in person---or you can  e-mail me with your  questions.      


 
 

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