Prepare a persuasive speech outline to be used with Speech #4
Research and list 2-3 sources using APA format
Use the school's online database for at least one source
Assignment Overview
In this writing assignment, you will review the process used to select a topic and determine the specific purpose and main points for a speech.
Deliverables
You will identify the following and create the outline for your persuasive speech.
Topic
General Purpose Statement
Specific Purpose Statement
Central Idea Statement
Three to five main points and details
Submit a one-page APA formatted outlinePreview the document answering the listed questions about your persuasive speech and your persuasive speech outline. Your specific purpose statement should give a description of who your audience is as well as what you hope to accomplish.
Step 1
NOTE: This assignment is part of the requirements for your Speech # 4, the Persuasive Speech. You will be using this outline for your Persuasive Speech topic.
Select a Topic (Links to an external site.)
Limit the scope of your topic to fit a five-seven minute speech.
Step 2
Review the information in the course about creating a general-purpose statement, a specific-purpose statement, and a central idea statement.
Using the APA Outline TemplatePreview the document, list your statements for your topic and create an outline using three-five main points and details.
Step 3
Understand the importance of reputable references. A successful presentation depends on having reputable support material for your points. It is necessary to let your audience know exactly where you got your information. You need to refer to your sources while speaking so your audience will know where it came from.
You may use the internet for 1-2 sources, but 1 source needs to come from the school's online databases, https://digitalprairieok.net/discover/. Directions on how to do this can be found in student resources for this course.
Cite your sources in an APA formatted reference page. It is the last page of the outline template. Preview the document
Note: Failure to reference your sources is considered plagiarism. It is a serious offense. Grammarly checks for this.