persuasive speech

by | Mar 29, 2024 | Writing

Description

Your signature assignment for this class is to give a persuasive speech. You will prepare for this speech by choosing a topic that must be approved by your instructor. Next week, you will write your speech outline, and during the final week, you will record your persuasive speech.

Topic
Persuade the audience about a question of fact, value, or policy. Refer to chapter 16 in The Art of Public Speaking for a description of each question that gives rise to a persuasive speech and its recommended organization. You are expected to write your speech from “scratch.” The idea is to learn the speech process by selecting the topic, analyzing the audience, preparing (researching and outlining) the speech, and delivering the speech.

Topics that you should avoid:

  • Religion
  • Politics
  • Health care
  • Depressing subjects

Note: Speaking on political or religious topics (abortion, capital punishment, marijuana, same-sex marriage, war, etc.) is rarely effective. People have deep-rooted feelings on these topics that have developed over many years. You are not likely to change anyone’s mind in a six- to eight-minute speech; however, you might create a hostile audience. Do not set yourself up for failure. Focus on a question of fact, value, or policy that is politically and religiously neutral. Also, you have the next three years to focus on healthcare topics; try to pick something different. Topics such as donating blood and organs are “preaching to the choir” because we are all going into health care. Finally, depressing subjects are a bummer; pick something fun and exciting.

Once you have chosen a topic, write and submit a short rationale for your topic choice. Your instructor will either give you approval or offer another suggestion. Be sure you have topic approval before starting your outline in week 8.

Rubric

Persuasive Speech Topic

Persuasive Speech Topic
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Critical Analysis
20 to >15.8 pts

Meets Expectations

Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant assignment requirements. Lists the following: general purpose statement, specific purpose statement, the central idea, and a few potential points. Fully explains reasoning for all statements given.

 15.8 to >13.8 pts

Approaching Expectations

Presents an accurate analysis of significant assignment requirements. Lists the following: general purpose statement, specific purpose statement, the central idea, and a few potential points. Does not fully explain reasoning for all statements given.

 13.8 to >11.8 pts

Falls Below Expectations

Provides insufficient explanations of significant assignment requirements. Lists the following: general purpose statement, specific purpose statement, the central idea, and a few potential points.

 11.8 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Does not, or incorrectly, answers with insufficient explanations.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
3.75 to >2.96 pts

Meets Expectations

Answers are well written. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.

 2.96 to >2.59 pts

Approaches Expectations

Answers are well written and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors.

 2.59 to >2.21 pts

Falls Below Expectations

Answers are somewhat organized and lack some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors.

 2.21 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Answers are not well written and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.

3.75 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
1.25 to >0.99 pts

Meets Expectations

Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.

 0.99 to >0.86 pts

Approaches Expectations

Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout.

 0.86 to >0.74 pts

Falls Below Expectations

Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.

 0.74 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.

1.25 pts

Total Points: 25

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