Final Part 1 Group Speech Instructions on Faculty Webpage Pick group and topic sooner than later Group must be solidified by 3/30 class period (for speech workshop) 3 groups of 4 students AND 1 group of 3 students. Persuasive Speeches Chapter 16 Recap/Lecture Your next speech…. April 6th and April 8th Speech sign ups: Monday, March 30th 4 to 6 minutes Research required: at least 4 sources (with citations) Areas of Focus: EVERYTHING Materials: Keyword outline & note cards Visual aid: PowerPoint (emailed to powerpoints2goldman@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on the day before your presentation; also bring a back up copy) We will discuss use of PowerPoint next week Informative vs. Persuasive Knowledge and Understanding vs. Attempting to change or convince Similarities: clear and concise, organized, strong delivery, ethical, credible, appropriate use of language Importance/Role of Persuasion Persuasive speech: ‘attempting to create, reinforce, or change your audience’s beliefs or actions’ (p. 300) Understanding persuasion—important for speakers and listeners Speaker as advocate Ethical Persuasion Ethical goals and methods Avoid subtle and blatant dishonesty Power of language ‘learn about all sides of issue and competing viewpoints’ (p. 301) Persuasion as Psychological Process 2 or more viewpoints; competing or different angle/degree Degrees of Persuasion Strongly opposed -------------- Strongly in favor Audience analysis/centeredness knowledge AND attitude Mental dialogue (give and take) with audience Set realistic goals Will everyone change their beliefs/opinions after hearing one speech? Target Audiences; Audience Centeredness Advertising = big example of persuasion and targeting audiences Check out these ads; what’s the persuasive message & who is the target audience? Types of Persuasive Speeches Persuasive speeches on Questions of Fact Questions of Value Questions of Policy Addressing Questions of Fact True answer exists; may not have enough information yet Inconclusive info Speculations and Predictions Choose side -- present those facts, persuasively Popular org. pattern – Topical Main points = reasons to agree Addressing Questions of Value Includes facts; Demands value judgments Right or wrong? Good or bad? Moral or immoral? Fair or unfair? Pick a side; justify your claim Standards for the value judgment? Popular org. pattern – Topical Establish the standards apply the standards Addressing Questions of Policy Course of action – should or shouldn’t be taken Can include questions of fact and/or value; step further by deciding what should be done Passive agreement vs. Immediate action Convincing that something should be done vs. Convincing someone to do what should be done (specific call to action) Must identify need, plan, and practicality Addressing Questions of Policy Popular org. patterns Problem-Solution Order Problem-Cause-Solution Order Identify the problem analyze cause of problem solution to problem Comparative Advantages Order Need/seriousness of problem plan for solving the problem/practicality Each main point = why your solution is better than others Monroe’s Motivated Sequence (MMS) Attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, action Will practice next week Speech Workshop #13 Topic Plan and Audience Analysis Speech Workshop #14 – Due Wednesday, March 18th Find an example of a short GOOD or BAD persuasive speech Be prepared to pull up link and discuss Bring in a typed 1 page, double-spaced document with the following Link to speech Explanation of why it was good or bad You must comment on speakers persuasive technique, organization, AND delivery Should be at least a paragraph!