Problem Solution Outline

Problem:
Solution:
Your major:
Specific purpose: At the end of my speech, I will

ABCD A:
Opening B:
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Problem Main reasons it is a problem for concern.
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Alternative Structure
Describe the problem and its effects:
Explain the probable causes of the problem:
Explain who is affected by the problem:
Solution Main reasons for advocating my solution.
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Alternative Structure
How can your solution be implemented?
What actions need to be taken to solve the problem?
Evaluation Criticism 1:
Defense:
Criticism 2:
Defense:
Conclusion: Call for Action:
 Signal Phrases
Provide a list of 12 signal words or phrases you would like to include in your
presentation and say why you will use them.
Why Signal Phrase
e.g., Involve the audience As you may know,
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Due date:
You must upload your outline and a video recording of you practicing your
presentation before Friday’s class of Week 7. Upload to Assignments section of
our course page in the link Speaking Task 2: Problem-Solution Talk.
You cannot present your final presentation if you do not upload both the outline
and the video recording.