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In this guide, we explore effective strategies for preparing and delivering a persuasive speech. Focused on advocating for equal rights for left-handed people, we discuss the importance of organization, content clarity, and evidence relevance. Key tips include structuring your speech with a compelling hook, supporting your position with logical reasons, and using credible evidence. Additionally, peer evaluations can enhance your delivery and persuasion skills. Remember to keep your audience engaged and informed for maximum impact.
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Communication English 3 October 17, 2013
Today - Things to consider for preparing your speech - Practice Speech: Equal Rights for Left-Handed People
Task 2 Deadline for telling me partner and topic: TOMORROW - 11:59 p.m.
Next Class (Tuesday) - Come prepared to give your Task 2 speech. Consider this your rough draft. You will give your speech to a group and receive feedback from that group.
Tips for being persuasive 1. Organization Follow this basic format: - Tell them what you’re going to tell them. - Tell them. - Tell them what you told them.
Tips for being persuasive Tell them what you’re going to tell them. - Interesting Hook - Introduction - Statement of the speech’s purpose (position)
Tips for being persuasive Tell them. - Reasons to support your position. - Evidence to support your reasons.
Tips for being persuasive Tell them what you told them. - Closing comments. - Re-statement of your position (“Therefore, …”)
Tips for being persuasive - Content Things to consider: Reasons - Are the reasons logical? - Are the reasons believable? - Are the reasons clearly stated?
Tips for being persuasive - Content Things to consider: Reasons i.e., “The death penalty must be abolished because it’s bad.” • This is a weak reason. - It is vague (underdeveloped) - There is no logic - It is not believable; the concept of “bad” is too broad.
Tips for being persuasive - Content Things to consider: Evidence - Is the evidence logical? - Is the evidence believable? - Is the evidence clearly stated? - Most importantly: Is the evidence relevant?!
Tips for being persuasive - Content Things to consider: Evidence i.e., “Recent research, using ANOVA data, coupled with Factor Analysis demonstrates that the death penalty has a significant negative effect on society, being especially influential on people in the 12 – 16 age demographic.” • This supporting evidence is: - Not fully explained - Difficult for a general audience to follow; hence, it is less likely to be accepted. - While it may be logical, the abstract nature of these stats do not present a clear case to the audience.
Tips for being persuasive - Content Things to consider, overall: - Make sure your reason(s) and evidence are going to connect with your audience (without “stretching the truth”). - Check for logic, relevance, and clarity. - Make sure your reason(s) and evidence are fully developed. Do not make the audience assume.
Practice Presentation Peer evaluation: - For your group members only. On a piece of paper write: 1. Clarity 2. Delivery 3. Persuasiveness 4. Overall impression