Session 1: Today we will continue our demonstrations for the Web Based Informational Campaign. Following the demo I will allow for studio time to implement the techniques shown in class. We will also discuss the requirement for the accompanying Persuasive Speech.
PERSUASIVE SPEECH ASSIGNMENT
Week 11, Session 2 Before Class (10 points)
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this assignment is to present a speech designed to persuade us that there is a significant and harmful problem that merits consideration, and that, through the implementation of a policy change solution the problem will be solved and/or result in solutions or advantages. NOTE: Use your Web Based Informational Campaign as the slideshow for your presentation. The speech should be presented in four to six minutes and should contain the usual components of a good speech.
LOGISTICS / REQUIREMENTS
The speech should contain the following elements that should be easily identified by the listeners:
1) Make sure the topic is clear to the audience.
2) Use clear and compelling components in your introduction: opening attention-getter, identification of the topic and the thesis statement.
3) Structure the problem to emphasize one or more main points, and to contain evidence that proves the significance.
4) Present solution(s) in a clear manner with emphasis on the listeners’ understanding of the proposed policy change.
5) Include an “argumentation” section that contains a plan-meet-need argument and/or a comparative advantages argument along with other pre-emptive arguments, such as workability, cost, disadvantages and/or desirability.
6) Include a variety of evidence forms with at least three (3) different sources cited in the Web Based Informational Campaign.
7) Use emotional appeals where appropriate and necessary.
8) Include a conclusion, summary, and a final statement.
9) Demonstrate a competence in the style and delivery of the speech, and experiment with interesting phrasing. Attempt to use “poetic” appeals in your speech.
10) Prepare for delivery on the assigned date and complete the speech within the time limit.
Session 2: Today we will discuss the reading assigned last week: “The Critical Perspective” from Modern Rhetorical Criticism by Daughton/Hart. Your concept summaries of this reading are due today on Canvas before class starts. Bring a copy of your concept summary as a guide for the discussion.