Com 201

Assignment 3.1 

Persuasive Speech Outline

Due Week 6: 80 points

1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your persuasive speech.

o Topic A: Should Children Under the Age of 10 Own Cell Phones?

Deliver a speech on question of value.

o Topic B: Should Self-Driving Cars Be Legal?

Deliver a speech on question of policy.

2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.

o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 3.1” section 

located in Week 6 of your course.

o Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you'll 

stay within the 4-minute time limit.

o You must use at least two quality resources.

3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in Blackboard (this is separate from 

your speech/self-review).

4) For this assignment, you will not compose an essay or speech. You are only 

required to submit an outline. 

Assignment 3.2

Persuasive Speech and Self-Review

Due Week 7: 200 points

1) Part 1: Record or upload your speech.

o Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read 

your notes word for word.

o Follow the technical instructions for recording your video in the “Assignment 

3.2” section located in Week 7 of your course.

o Remember to watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want 

to record another version?

2) Part 2: Complete the self-review questions.

o After you have recorded your speech, address the self-review questions in the 

“Assignment 3.2” section located in Week 7 of your course. This reflection 

helps you step back and take a second look at your work, with an eye on 

improvement and highlighting your achievements!

3) Submit your speech and self-review in Blackboard.