Choose a topic that is significant, contemporary, meaningful, and relevant to the audience. Analyze the audience, link the topic to them in a way that will gain and hold attention and interest, and agreement. Formulated into one sentence, the specific purpose identifies the precise response the speaker desires from the audience (agree). Do not use infinitive phrases, i.e., “to inform” or “to persuade.” Place the label for the specific purpose sentence flush with the left margin. The thesis sentence (addressed to the audience, not the instructor) summarizes everything the speaker intends to say during the speech. Place the label for the thesis sentence flush with the left margin. The i should gain attention, orient the audience by stating the topic, offer a reason for listening, and preview the body of the speech. The introduction (which may be outlined or written word-for-word) is designed to Do not say “I will tell the story of ____,” or “I will do X, Y, or Z.” Actually outline or write the story here in the Introduction, such as “Have you ever found yourself repeating mistakes you have made before?” Actually outline or write the question here. Enclose transitions within parentheses ( ) on a line or lines separate from the rest of the outline. Transitions may link major sections OR main ideas OR subordinate ideas within the body of the speech. The must contain 2-5 main points using patterns of organization covered in the textbook; other patterns of organization must have prior approval by the instructor. Each main point must be well supported by 2-5 1st-order sub-points designed to illustrate the main points (examples, illustrations, facts, quotations, etc.) Don’t overload the audience with information. Move from simple to complex ideas. Move from familiar to unfamiliar ideas. Define your terms. The body develops your ideas, condenses your thinking and research, ensuring that you have done an adequate job of preparation. The entire outline should contain more material than you have time to use in your speech and must be at least 3 pages in length [2 full + 1 partial). You must use two-five (2-5) main ideas and two-five (2-5) subordinate (sub-points) points for each main point or higher-level sub-point. The should restate or summarize the main points and communicate a sense of finality (verbally or nonverbally indicate that you have finished talking). You may end with a story or quotation. The conclusion (which may be outline or written word-for-word) is designed to The reports where you found the information for your speech. There are two general sources of information: your own personal experience and what you have learned from outside sources (reading or interviewing). You must indicate where you obtained your information. You are expected to provide at least six sources for this speech. If some of your information came from your own experience, specify that personal experience in the bibliography. For example, “I based this speech on water safety totally upon my personal experience as a lifeguard at Norms’ Resort, Cottage Lake, for the seven summers from 1959 until 1965.” Your personal experience will count as only one of six or more sources of information required. You must include and cite properly (in APA format) at least one source from the Columbia College library database. Do not use Wikipedia as a source of information. However, if you cite electronic sources, provide enough information so that I could duplicate your search. Include at least the author or editor, title, date, publication medium, publisher, and the Universal Resource Locator [URL], which includes protocol, site, path, and file. Preparation Outline 4: Persuasive
Belief by Student’s Name (Example) I want the audience to understand the modes of delivery. (Example) There are four modes of delivery. Preparation Outline # 4: Persuasive-Belief by Julie Smith I want the audience to believe that the ability to communicate effectively is important to their success on the job. The ability to communicate effectively is important to your success on the job. Gain the attention of the audience, build your credibility if necessary, and get the audience ready to hear the rest of the speech. Realistically speaking, almost all workers communicate on the job. Workers are rewarded for effective communication on the job; some workers are even promoted due to their ability to communicate effectively on the job. , focus the audience’s thinking on your topic, and leave them in the proper mood. . by Stephen E. Lucas. 8th edition. New York: McGraw-ll, 2004. by John M. Penrose, Jr., Robert W. Rasberry, and Robert J. Myers. 5th edition. Mason, OH: South-Western College Publishing (An International Thomson Publishing Company), 2004. By Ronald B. Adler and Jeanne Marquardt Elmhorst. 8th edition. New York: McGraw-ll, 2005. By Charles Conrad and Marshall Scott Poole. 6th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, a Division of Thomson Learning, Inc., 2005. 6th edition. Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2003. By Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe. 5th edition. Pearson Education, Inc., Boston, 2003. The purpose of this speech is to get the audience to agree with you or believe you. You should discuss an issue that is significant, contemporary, meaningful, and relevant to the audience. Analyze the audience, linking the topic to them in a way that will gain and hold attention and interest, and agreement. This speech should be 6-8 minutes long. You will lose points if your speech is less than 6 minutes or is longer than 8 minutes and 15 seconds. Use at least 3 outsides sources of information (6 for maximum credit) for this speech. Cite these sources orally in your speech. Use written sources, credible online sources, and personal interviews. Two of the three sources must be a current or appropriate book or article. You must use at least three different types (examples, illustrations, statistics, testimony) of supporting materials. The should gain attention, orient the audience by stating the topic, offer a reason for listening, and preview the body of the speech. The must contain 2-5 main points using patterns of organization covered in the textbook or have prior approval by the instructor. Each main point must be well supported by 2-5 1st-order subpoints (what the textbook calls “subpoints”) designed to prove the main points (examples, illustrations, facts, quotations, etc.) Persuasive speeches deal with questions of fact, value, or policy. The of the persuasive-belief speech should focus the audience’s attention upon your topic, leave them in the proper mood (ready to believe you) and communicate a sense of finality (verbally or nonverbally indicate that you have finished talking). between major sections of the persuasive-belief speech (introduction, body, conclusion) and the main points should be carefully planned and used while delivering the speech. Use transitions to move the audience’s attention from section to section and from main point to main point in the body of the speech. You must use an method of delivery (not manuscript, not memorized, not impromptu). Try to use eye contact, facial expressions, posture, gestures, appropriate volume, pronunciation, articulation, and vocal variety effectively while delivering your speech. Think about delivery in rehearsals. During the speech, concentrate on the importance of communicating the message to the audience.