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The purpose of the persuasive speech is to change or influence your audience’s beliefs,
attitudes, values, and/or behaviors. What do you want them to do or think? Your speech
should be delivered extemporaneously within 5-7 minutes and you are required to include
a minimum of three credible sources. A visual aid may be included, but is not required.You
can use one of the following organizational patterns:1. Monroe’s Motivated Sequence (an
organizational pattern that attempts to convince the audience to respond to a need that is
delineated in the speech through five sequential steps)2. Problem-solution organization in
which your main points would consist of a problem and proposed solution.You will be
graded by the following criteria:1. Select a relevant, appropriate, and important topic.2.
Develop an introduction that orients us to the topic and speaker.3. Use an effective
organizational pattern.4. Research, synthesize, and utilize compelling supporting
materials.5. Develop a conclusion that reinforces the thesis and provides a memorable
closure.6. Demonstrate careful choice of words.7. Effectively use vocal expression and
paralanguage to engage the audience.8. Demonstrate nonverbal behavior that supports the
verbal message.9. Successfully adapt the presentation to the audience.10. Skillfully makes
use of visual aids, if used.11. Constructs an effectual persuasive message with credible
evidence and sound reasoning.12. Required formal outline is written well with all
components, in the proper format, and submitted on time.• Assignment components
adapted from Lisa Schreiber, Public Speaking ProjectReview the Persuasive Speech
Assignment Requirements page and post any questions/comments you have within your
initial thread.Discuss what you want to accomplish for this speech. State your topic. State
your Specific Purpose. What do you want to improve upon from previous presenting/public
speaking situations? Write TWO FULL PARAGRAPHS.Respond to at least two classmate’s
initial posts with a PARAGRAPH on each one. This is all REQUIRED to earn full credit on this
assignment.