Persuasive Speech Of Policy Outline Template (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

UALR SPCH 3320

Feedback Form: Persuasive Speech of Policy

Speaker: ___________________

Revision Required

Yes

Deal Breaker: Unethical Argument

Yes

Deal Breaker: Reading

Yes

Deal Breaker: Inadequate Evidence

Yes

N = Needs Improvement

S = Satisfactory

O = Outstanding

Introduction

N,S,O

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Initial Credibility: Speaker conducts himself/herself professionally before speech. The

speaker is dressed professionally to communicate credibility and respect. The speaker scans

audience before beginning.

Attention Getter: Attention getter uniquely focuses audience on speech purpose.

Relevance: The speaker establishes a deep connection between those in the audience and the

topic.

Credibility: The speaker introduces him/herself and establishes expertise through his/her

knowledge of the subject, personal experience with the topic, as well as disclosing personal

motives for interest in the topic.

Thesis: The speaker clearly states the central policy idea of the speech.

Preview: The speaker explicitly states the main points of the speech.

Delivery: The speaker uses voice and body to draw the audience into the speech. The

speaker makes meaningful eye contact during the introduction. The speaker uses purposeful

movement.

Body

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Content Structure: The main points clearly reflect Motivated Sequence., tie directly to the

thesis statement, and are relevant to the audience.

Audience Connection: Listener relevance links focus on shared values and experiences

Problem: The argument asserts a clearly explained problem, supported with strong

reasoning and avoids mental coercion.

Plan: The argument asserts a clear plan that explains who should do what (and how) and

acknowledges the existence of competing plans.

Practicality: The argument asserts why the plan will work, outlines short/long term

consequences (positive and negative) of the plan, and explains how the plan explicitly

addresses the problem.

Appropriate language/pathos usage: Word choices are accurate and clear, correct grammar

is used, and jargon is defined. Elevated persuasive language (punch words) is used

ethically.

Evidence: Claims are supported with properly cited AND qualified research. (Minimum of 6

citations included.)

Transitions: Speech has explicit, elevated transitions between introduction and body,

between main points, and between the body and conclusion.

Delivery: The speaker uses voice and body to emphasize key information in the argument as

well as develop an appropriate sense of pathos. The speaker makes meaningful eye contact in

a sincere effort to connect with the audience. The speaker continues to use purposeful

movement.

Conclusion

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Restate thesis: The speaker clearly restates the central policy idea of the speech.

Summary: The speaker explicitly reviews the main points of the speech.

Clincher: The conclusion is marked with a clear reference to the attention getter used in the

introduction and concludes with a strong call to action.

Delivery: The speaker uses voice and body to communicate the conclusion of the speech.

The speaker makes meaningful eye contact throughout the entire ending.

Terminal Credibility: Speaker conducts himself/herself professionally after giving speech

and Q&A.

PowerPoint/ Q & A Period

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PPT Construction: Slides are relevant, clear, concise, and use an alternate symbol system.

PPT Integration: Slides are concealed/revealed in the speech, referenced appropriately, and

demonstrated smoothly.

Time: 8-10 minutes

Q&A: The speaker opens/closes the floor clearly. The speaker answers questions in a

poised, confident manner. The speaker demonstrates understanding of topic and related

research.

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