Crafting a Persuasive Speech: Captivating Your Audience on Key Issues

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Persuasive Speech Assignment Details For this assignment, deliver a speech about the issue that your group picked for the Group Research Project. Some people will already agree with your stance, while others do not. Remember that you are persuading those who disagree and reminding those who agree why they agree with your opinion. Leave no one out of your speech. OUTLINE This is the outline that you need to follow. Please make sure that your format closely follows this format and style. Do not use any other outline found outside this course. Your completion of this outline clearly shows that you understand all the parts involved in creating a powerful speech. This assignment requires that you fully compose your speech and write it out via this outline format. The development of this written document helps demonstrate that: your work is original (as this outline is checked for plagiarism using the TurnItIn tool integrated into this course) your sources are properly cited via either APA or MLA style throughout the speech you are capable of developing a well-written and professional speech Outline Format I. Introduction A. Attention Getter B. Motivation for Listening C. Establish Credibility D. Thesis Statement E. Preview of Speech (Main points) Transition to the body of the speech II. Body A. Establish the Problem 1. Analysis (opinion) and research 2. Analysis (opinion) and research 3. Analysis (opinion) and research Transition B. Establishing Opposing Viewpoints 1. Buildup and Refutation  2. Buildup and Refutation 3. Buildup and Refutation Transition C. Call to Action 1. Visualization/Solution: How would your plan work? 2. Specific plan of action: What can we do? Include your audience. Transition to conclusion III. Conclusion A. Summary of Main Points B. Reiterate Call to Action C. Throwback to Attention Getter Research Research is required for this speech. You...