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Assignments COMM 110 |
Speech
Three: Persuasive or Special Occasion Speech
OPTION ONE: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH
Purpose: To give one of the
following types of speeches
*Speech of
Tribute
*Speech of
Introduction (Welcome)
*Speech of
Presentation
*Speech to
Commemorate
*Speech to
Entertain
*Speech to
Dedicate
*Speech of
Farewell
*Speech of
Nomination
*Speech of
Acceptance
*Speech of
Recognition
Length: 5-8 Minutes.
Subjects: You select the
subject.
Audience: You select your
audience and inform us about the audience and the occasion before begin
speaking.
Groups:
(OPTIONAL) If
you like, you may work with other members of the class to develop a series of
speeches which fit together. For example, one person could give a speech of
introduction for a second speaker who would give a speech to commemorate or
entertain. Or, one could nominate another person for a position and that person
could give a speech of acceptance, etc. Use creativity and work together.
Anyone want to run for President of the
Required:
(a) An
outline including title, specific audience selected, organizational method,
specific purpose, written introduction and conclusion, and sentences for all
main headings in body of the outline.
(b)
Supporting materials in left margin of outline. (facts, statistics, etc.)
(c) At least
three reliable sources used in speech preparation will be listed at the end of
the outline (interviews, newspapers, etc.) in a bibliography (APA).
(d) At least
three citations given in the speech & noted in left margin of outline.
(e) Audience
adaptation analysis at the end of outline (be sure it is complete; who are
these people?; demographics; etc. and how did you adapt or adjust material to
take them into account). Note: This is to be a THOROUGH audience analysis!
(f)
Appropriate dress required. (Coat and tie for men; blouse and skirt or suit or
nice dress for women.)
Criteria:
(a)
Effective, attention getting introduction.
(b) Effective
use of supporting materials.
(c)
Appropriate adaptation to selected audience.
(d) Focused
conclusion that shows creativity.
(e) Quality
of content, use of language, voice, & physical behavior (gestures,
movement, eye contact, etc.).
(f)
Originality and creativity shown in presentation.
(g) No more
than THREE note cards.
(h)
Appropriate organization for the type of speech selected?
(i) If used,
visual aids used effectively.
(j) Was
there appropriate energy and enthusiasm?
(k) At least
three citations given during the speech.
OPTION TWO: PERSUASIVE SPEECH TO ACTUATE
Purpose: To change the
listeners' convictions or beliefs and urge them to pursue a COURSE OF ACTION
congruent with the speaker's beliefs.
Length: 5-8 Minutes
Subject: You select the
subject. Remember, thorough audience and subject analysis are needed. Be sure
your topic is something which can be advocated in terms of moving toward a
specific course of action. (Speech to actuate).
Audience: You will be speaking
to either the members of the class or to an imaginary audience.
Required:
(a) An
outline including specific purpose, supporting materials used in left margin
(just write the type of evidence used), and methods of organization..
(b) Use of at
least four reliable sources--place all sources of information in a COMPLETE
bibliography at the end of the outline (use APA format for the bib.).
(c) Audience
adaptation statement in which you discuss how you adapted the information and
organized it to persuade your listeners they should move to action (that is, do
something). Remember, this speech is not just to change an attitude--it is to
persuade them to do something specific now.
(d)
Appropriate dress required. (Coat and tie for men; blouse and skirt or suit or
nice dress for women)
(e) At
least three citations in speech and noted in left margin of outline.
Criteria:
(a) Was the
speech persuasive (or was it just another speech to inform or convince)? Did it
advocate the listeners to pursue a specific course of action after convincing
them of a certain attitude, belief or value? Was the course of action
realistic? (That is, something they could actually do; was it feasible?) Was it
appropriate? Was it specific?
Was there a
clear indication of why the audience needed to know about this issue and do
something about it?
(c) Was the
speaker’s intent clearly indicated early in the speech? (i.e., thesis
statement) If not, was it
appropriate given the special nature of the topic?
(d) Were
there at least three citations in the speech?
(e) Was the
introduction interesting and attention getting? Was it focused? Was the
conclusion focused? Did it clearly appeal for specific action?
(f) Were
supportive materials effectively used?
(g) Was there
appropriate audience adaptation?
(h) Were
reliable sources used? (Minimum of 4)
(i) Was there
a clearly stated & narrowly defined topic?
(j) Was there
high quality content?
(k) Did the
speaker use note cards unobtrusively? (limit of 3)
(l) Was there
an appropriate development of ideas? (logical, organized, etc.)
(m) Was there
energy and conviction?