Persuasive speech requirements

Persuasive Speech Requirements
Turn in a typed full–sentence outline
Turn in an organized reference page in APA form (www.citationmachine.net) with at least 3 sources!
Turn in Slides (7 – Title, Preview, Body I, II, III, Summary, and References)
pick a topic that’s either Florida-based or college based
Choose a “problem/solution” type topic or one that has two clear arguable sides “for or against”
Pick a topic you genuinely care about – be current, unique, and creative, and avoid ones that are overdone or outdated/resolved
Pick a topic that relates to your audience in a meaningful way (college students, Florida residents etc)
Your thesis MUST be an argument – take a strong stand or clear position
Use the Motivated Sequence or Assertion Structure for the body of your speech (see templates below)
Your speech must demonstrate ethos, pathos, and logos
Your preview must imply persuasion. Today, I will argue. Or Today, I will persuade you that …
Your speech must end with a “Call to Action”
Make an individual document for the full-sentence outline
Individual document for the keyword outline
Individual document for the reference page
Full Sentence Outline
You will use the Motivated Sequence body point structure for this speech OR you may use the Assertion structure body point structure– remember you must frame body points as I, II, & III as clear sub-arguments for the assertion structure
A full-sentence outline shows your entire speech (word for word) in outline form.
An outline is similar to an essay but uses all the elements of the detailed outline structure (Introduction, Attention-getting device, I, II, A. B. C. Conclusion etc…). This outline allows me to see your entire speech in its best possible form as well as your thought process, critical thinking skills, and ability to organize your material. It also backs up your hard work if your delivery does not go as planned.
You must cite a minimum of three sources on your outline and do three verbal citations during your presentation
(When creating your full outline you can use either the motivated sequence template or the assertion template.) samples of them are in the files below.

Key Word Outline
Your keyword outline must be on an 8×11 sheet of paper
A keyword outline uses the same structure as the formal full-sentence outline but uses phrases or partial sentences (keywords) to keep you on track as you deliver your presentation. You should glance at these during your presentation to keep you on track but do not read verbatim from them.

You must practice giving your speech aloud several times while using your slides! Know “your stuff” and deliver a complete speech using the keyword outline as a guide. Your goal is to sound conversational while following your outline.

References
You must verbally cite at least 3 different sources during your speech and document them on a reference page in APA style. *Do NOT use Wikipedia as one of your three sources! Use college-level sources (recognized periodicals, government documents, and academic journals)

You may use www.citationmachine.net

to properly format your citations. Don’t forget to put them in alphabetical order on your reference page. Remember to title that document “References” (not Works Cited/MLA or Bibliography).

(A sample of a reference page is in the file below)

Powerpoint Slides
You must have 7 slides to accompany your speech. An opening slide with your name and title of your presentation, a preview slide showing each main body point, one slide for each main body point, a summary slide, and a closing reference page slide in APA form that shows where you got your information from is best.

In addition to the “One slide per minute rule”, all slides must follow the “6/6” rule, no more than six bullets per slide with approximately 6 words for each bullet.

Each slide must have a heading (usually the main body point or speech section such as Preview, Summary, and Reference. Remember bullets are phrases not sentences and do not use any punctuation.

Make points in each bullet! Each “bullet” should be an informational phrase or brief point on its own and not a question or a single word.

Use contrasting font and background colors and small graphics. Keep your slides easy to read and follow, simple, clean looking, and professional in your style choices!

***If you use verbatim quotes, paraphrase from research, or use graphics you must cite them parenthetically on the slide using the author/year format and on the reference slide!

( use the file called persuasive speech slide to guide you down below)

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