Write and deliver a speech advocating a single position on a topic about which you are passionate. The topic should be significant beyond your personal experience and have at least two clearly defined divergent positions. Your speech will argue for one position. The topic should be something that has the potential to change your audiences opinion, beliefs, or behaviors about. Topics should be focused in nature and appropriate.
Organize your speech according to a specific organizational pattern, such as causal or Monroe Motivated Sequence. Main and supporting points should show unity, coherence, balance, and mutual exclusivity. The speech should be easy to follow, understand, and remember. Information should be adapted to the audiences level of knowledge. A central idea should be maintained throughout the speech, with a clear purpose and thesis.
Use a variety of supporting materials that will clarify and support your claim, respectfully present the opposing perspective(s), and hold the interest of your audience. The information should go beyond your personal experience. Cite all information that isnt common knowledge or doesnt derive from your personal experience and ideas. A minimum of FIVE OUTSIDE SOURCES is required and must be cited in both the outline and speech.
Sources should be:
Credible. Sources should be drawn from library resources and databases. Avoid using primarily one source. If your topic requires an outside source, please clear it with me before your speech date. Two sources must be scholarly.
Current. A minimum of three sources should be within the last five years (from 2014 or later).
Cited accurately. Sources should be cited in the speech, outline, and bibliography. Papers will be reviewed for plagiarism; appropriate consequences will be enforced. APA formatting is required for the in-text citations and reference page.
Include a complete introduction and conclusion. The introduction should contain an attention-getter, purpose, relevance, and thesis/preview statement. The conclusion should include a restatement of the thesis, a review of the main points, and a memorable closing thought.
