Persuasive Speech Assignment: Tips, Strategies, and Guidelines

Overview of Assignment 3.2

Persuasive speech Assignment 3.2 Just write the speech( (3-4 min) View the Assignment 3 Overview to gain an understanding of the overall assignment requirements (Assignment 3.1 and 3.2), available topics for this assignment, and grading criteria. To complete this assignment (Assignment 3.1): Download the Assignment 3.1 Microsoft Word Sample Outline Format to complete your speech outline. Submit the completed Microsoft Word Template in the Blackboard submission area for this assignment.

By now, you’ve learned how to develop, research, and organize a speech in addition to gaining confidence as a speaker. For your third assignment, you’ll put all of these skills to good use by preparing and delivering a researched, persuasive speech.Persuasive speaking is challenging because the goal is to create, reinforce, or change people’s beliefs or actions. Your success will depend on your ability to adapt your speech to the audience and to support your message with credible resources.

Reference Chapters
• View the Sample Persuasive Speeches located in Week 6 of your course.
• Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade.
This chapter provides information on the three types of persuasive speeches and how to organize them Methods of Persuasion.

This chapter provides strategies for building credibility, using evidence and reasoning, and appealing to emotions Strayer Writing Standards
• You are required to use at least two quality resources for this assignment. Follow the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) for citing each source. The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation.
• Per SWS and APA guidelines, your outline must incorporate in text and reference page citations Earn the Persuasion Microcredential
• Complete this assignment and the course with a 70% or higher to earn the Persuasion Microcredential. Access Course Info/Strayer University Credentials in the left menu for more information

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.

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!