spcHisit Persuasive Presentation Assignment 150 Points
PURPOSE
‘The purpose of this assignment is for students to work towards persuacding the class on atopic they are
passionate about, This will be achieved through comprehensive research, the application oflogicand
tiizing the persuasive strategy known as Monroe's Motivated Sequence. Please remember that am
here to help and as always you are able to turn in your outline and /or APA reference page in advance
{or constructive criticism and achieve the best grade possible
PROCEDURE
I. Narrow down a topic: this can be accomplished from perusing your text, browsing the Interne’,
searching Lonestar’s Library Database, or discussing possibilities with your instructor. The key isto
choose a topic you passionate about and would appreciate the opportunity to persuade the class
towaeds your point of view. Iwill need to approve final topics prior to presentation day. Pease keep in
rind that itis extremely impertant that we also practice the skill of respecting our fellow classmates
and refrain from any offensive shetoric, I you are in any way concerned that you might offend your
peers, please see me to discuss further. In addition to this, be sure that your persuasive topic ean be
supported with all five required sources (discussed below). Also make sure that you can break this
topic down into “easily digestible” main points and deliver them within five minutes, Lasty, Ill be
‘presenting a method of persuasion known as Monroe's Motivated Sequence. A significant portion of
‘your grade for this presentation is based on properly organizing your speech by the five steps of the
Motivated Sequence, If you miss this lecture, please consider making an appointment with me, so that
Tan ensure your understanding ofthe persuasive straregy and how to use It in developing your
persuasive argument for this speech,
1, Research- Research requirements for this presentation are identicel to that of The Informative
Presentation, No less than 5 Sources are required. Atleast 2 must be scholarly journal articles of the
remaining 3 only two ean be « non-published Intemet source or interview. Therefore three of the five
sources must be published ina PRINT version. These sources can be found in books, magazines,
newspapers et, (You may also access published sources online, A key that they ave published isthat
you were able to obtain page numbers and/or a publishing company in your source citation.) A
thorough review, truly a step-by-step guide, of researching will be conducted in class, to help cach
student obtain their necessary sources
IML Organize and Outline- A keyword outline format is provided for you. Following this format will,
hhelp to organize your thoughts, as well a ensure a successful presentation, To Keep it keyword, it must
be kept to one page with a maximum of 350 words, Ido not suggest the use of notecards, if thisis
problematic, you may splice your outline and paste it onto three note cards,1V. Practice- An evaluation form of exactly how you willbe graded is also provided. Due to the fact
that PowerPoint presentations are allowed in both the Chapter and Group Presentations, we will not
"use PowerPoint presentations for this informative speech, However if you would like to briefly use
‘one to present images such as photos, graphs, chats, et. you may. Yet they eanrot be used through
ut the entirety of your speech or in anyway to outline out your presentation. A good example of a
useful PowerPoint presentation would be showing images of car crashes due to drunk driving as an
atiention getier fora speech against drunk driving, The maximum time a PowesPoint can be used is?
\V.Present- A sign-up sheet willbe created the week before presentations to determine the day you will
present, As the syllabus points out, presentations may not be made up without documentation of
illness /absence and immediate notification tothe instructor.
SPECIFICS
[As your syllabus outlines, this project is worth 150 points (170 including evaluations) and breaks down
in the following way:
10 Pis, Initial Source and Introduction- ‘Ter points will be allocated (sec syllabus for due dates) for
providing three initial sources as well asthe outlined section of the speech that will serve as an
Introduction, This helps ensure that the student ison the eight track withthe assignment.
10 Pts, Rough Draft Oulline - This typed outline must follow the basic format provided; yet the body
may change as your support warrants, Initial sources must be cited with both orl source ites (fer you)
land APA in-text cites (or me) as indicated in clas lecture. Please staple the Rough Draft Grading
Rubric to bath this document, followed by the Rough Draft APA Reference Page and use it to grade
‘your work by checking any errors either document might have prior to the due date forthe Rough
Deas
10 Pls, Final Outline- This should be typed and must follow the basic outline format provided, AILS
suutves ned to be cited on this one page, keyword document. Citations shad be ited in the right
margin (Author's Last Name, Year of Publication). It is due the day you present, within your
presentation packet (see below}
10s, Rough Draft APA Reference Page- At least 5 sources must be cited in alphabetical order and in
[APA format. Although this isa rough draft does need to be typed.
10Pis, Final APA Reference Page-- At least 5 sources will be provided in APA format, which willbe
covered extensively in class, It's due the day you present and included in your packet (ee below).
55 minutes, see above for more details. fa student
100 Pts, Presentation- The presentation iprefers to have an extta minute this cam be arranged in advance, A visual aid is not required fr this
speech, but an attention gainer is, In order to beable to present the student must provide the following
presentation packet
1 Bvaluation Form with Name and Topie Filed in
2.Final Typed Keyword Outline
3.Final Typed APA Reference Page
4. Rough Draft Documents (including my comments & with Grading Rubric stil attached)
10 Pis, Peer Evaluation- Thisis your final PEER evaluation, (Evaluation 4). A peer will be assigned to
you for evaluation and locate in the Lessons section under Evaluations. Please be sure to fillin most
blanks with both constructive criticism (noting where the peer will want to concentrate on improving)
and positive comments (noting what the peee did well). Also score all tems and total the scores.
10 Pts, Self Evaluation- ‘This you final evaluation, (Evaluation 8). Each student will watch
approximately two minutes oftheir presentation and fll out the self-evaluation form found in the
Lessons section under Evaluations
REMINDERS
4 Please ask questions, either during ot after clas, ifyou are unclear on any aspect ofthis project.
4 Keep in mind you are able to turn in your rough draft outline and APA Reference Page can be
submitted in advance for additional guidance
4+ Besure your speech is persuasive and follows Montue’s Motivated Sequence. If yout missed the
lecture over MMS, please consider making an appointment with me to review the necessary
requirements in properly implementing a MMS persuasive strategy in your speech
4 Refer to The Fresentation Checklist for Success for additional keys to obtaining an "A" on this final
presentation.
4 lany additional help is needed, please let me know, as am hereto help and available by phone or
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L Introduction: ATTENTION
‘A. Attention Getter: (Cite source if necessary)
B.Thesis Statement:
‘C. Connect to Audience: an ee.
D. Speaker Qualifications;
E, Preview Main Points: eects
11.1" Main Point: NEED___
A, Support: __
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11.2" Main Point: SATISFACTION.
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Transition: _
111 3" Main Point: VISUALIZATION, -
‘A. Support: _
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TV, Conclusion: CALL TO ACTION
‘A. In Condlusion:
B. Review Main Points: oF
€.Chincher/Call to Action:Speech 1311 Persuasive Rough Draft Comments
{any ofthe following constructive criticism applies to your rough draft outline and/or works cited
twill be noted below with a check mark.
Outline:
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Score: /10
Did not hit source requirement of S sources, of which need to be scholarly peer
reviewed and no more than I internet source
Closer adherence to Monroe's Motivated Sequence is recuired:
[Attenton- Make this one the best attention getter yet?
NNeed- Establish the problem existing for your audience, makes us feel uneasy with the
status quo and believe change is necessary.
‘Satisfaction- Provide your solution to that problem. Outline out what wil satisfy this need
in society that you have established In our minds.
visualization Help us visvallze the successful implementation of your solution.
Le. “Imagine a worid where we no longer need to worry about
Call to Action- Be very specific here as well as definite, a certain amount of force should
be applied to your argument. Truly urge your audience to action.
Sources must be incorporate more specifically into your speech and outline.
Sources must be cited ina keyword format as you will deliver them as well as in APA
citation style in outline's right margin, Le. (Goff, 2010)
A professional visual aid must be incorporated into your presentation
Clarity and |
‘concise is important, keep itto one page and very keyword.
Argument needs to be developed out more, with more sources and support.
Works Cited: Score:__/10
_ Citations need to be in APA Style
‘As checked above, did not meet research requirement
Source must be alphabetized
Double space between sources
Refer to APA Guidelines regarding capitalization
Refer to APA Guidelines regarding what to italicize
Refer to APA Guidelines regarding page numbers (p, pp.vs. no page #)
Indentafter first lineSPCH 131 Persuasive Presentation Evaluation Form Seore;_ji0o
‘Topic:
L Introduction
‘A, Gained Attention and Interests 13
B, Thesis Statement/ Preview Topic:
C. Connected Topic to Audience: _
D. Established Credibility:
E. Previewed Main Points: __
1 Body
‘A. Main Points Clear and Distinct:
B. Main Points Onganized Logically:
C. Main Points Well Supported:
D. Transitions Clear & Effective: _
E, Cited at Least Five Sources, 2 of which were scholarly journal artic
Incorporated Motivated Sequence into Speech:
1. Attention (scored above as well) A
2. Need,
3. Satisfaction,
4. Vieuatination =~ et
5. Call to Action
UL Delivery
A. Language Clear, Correct and Concise:
B, Avoided Fillers (Le. Uh, Um, You Know, Like, OK, So): is
C. Avoided Distracting Mannerisms (ie. Rocking, Fidgeting, Playing w/ Hai: ore
D. Voice Btfective (Varied Rate, Volume, Pitch):
E. Maintained Bye Contact, Avoided Reading
F. Conversational Tone, Hasy to Listen To:
G. Gestures Used Effectively:
H, Showed Enthusiasm, Positive Energy’
IV. Conclusion
A. Signaled end of Speech (Le. “In Conclusion”):
1B. Summarized Main Points 6 Thesis: ___
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¥. Overt Presenlaton: Within Te Limit-555, 55 6, 6-6,
‘A. Proper Evaluation Form, Outline, Works Cited, Stapled Together