Assignment 6.1: Prepare a Persuasive Speech

Research Requirement:

tep 1 Select a topic. Choose a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches that was highlighted in the lesson. Step 2 Review lesson information. Review the information in Lesson 2 of the course about creating a specific purpose statement and thesis, deriving a question based on the thesis, and using the question to determine the main points to cover in the speech.  Step 3 Provide information about your topic. In a document, determine and enter the following information about your topic: Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience.) Topic General purpose Specific purpose Step 4 Select a pattern. Based on your knowledge of patterns of organizing speech information, select a pattern of organization to use to create an outline for your speech. Step 5  Open the corresponding outline template document below. Step 6  Create an outline. Using the template, create a full-sentence, preparation outline for your speech. Follow the guidelines presented in the lesson for using a consistent set of symbols, using full,  and declarative sentences. Step 7 Save and submit your assignment. When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox. Outline.doc