Type of Speech: Research-Based Persuasive Speech Supported By Audio-Visual Aide
(PowerPoint)
Topic: Sales Pitch/Ultimate Vacation Destination
Length: 5 – 7 minutes
What may I use to speak from: You will speak from bulleted phrases typed into the
notes section of each PowerPoint slide; you will not use note cards!
What do I have to make sure to include in order for the content to count as a grade?
 You MUST cite the source for every fact that you share that is not common
knowledge, AS YOU SPEAK.
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You MUST include the source for every picture used in your presentation.
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You MUST have a properly formatted list of Works Cited at the end of your
presentation. Every source that you cite during the speech must be in this list, and
conversely, every source in this list must be cited at least one time during the
speech.
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You have been selected by your boss at your travel agency to present to a
presentation to the senior class as to the ultimate location for their upcoming
spring break. You are among many speakers who will be presenting a variety of
locations to them. Your goal is to sell them on your location. (Behavior at these
locations will be guided by the rules as stated in the Student Handbook.)
Things to include in this order:
 1 Title slide: Name of location, appealing graphic, and your name
 2 Map slides
o Map 1 - General location in the world
o Map 2 - Relationship of location to Minooka
o In your speech, you will tell them:
 How will they get there?
 If flying, taking a train, or driving – how long?
 Cost of transportation there?
 3 slides: Description of general features of location
o Three things the area is known for (1/slide)
o Why does this appeal to teens?
o At least one major graphic per feature
 1 slide: 30 second to 1-minute video clip to as an overview of the location (You
must use the https: address from YouTube, or it won’t play. You will need to
search for this video on YouTube by accessing it via https:)
o Insert this video correctly using the “Insert” menu
 3 slides: 3 Sightseeing Options (1/slide)
o Name? What do you do there?
o Why is it a good thing to do?
o How will it appeal to teens?
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o What is the cost?
o What are the hours? (if appropriate)
o At least one major graphic per sightseeing option
3 slides - Food particular to area
o What kind of food can I expect to eat when there?
o Pick out at least 3 dishes/meals OR 3 restaurants
 Name and ingredients and cost OR
 Name of restaurant; location; type of food available; famous
dishes; costs
o At least one major graphic per featured food/restaurant
3 slides - Lodging ((MIN. of 3)
o Budget hotel (name, location, amenities, cost/night)
o Moderate hotel (name, location, amenities, cost/night)
o Luxury hotel (name, location, amenities, cost/night)
Works Cited Slide(s)
o Pictures and videos must have the link under each graphic on the slide – 8
pt. bold
o Each source that you used a fact from must be listed
o Must be in proper format (http://www.easybib.com; Use “Website”
option)
o Must be in alphabetical format
o Do NOT insert just a URL link! This is NOT properly formatted
o *****If you do not include this, your project is considered plagiarized
and will receive a 0 for content.
o Where you got your information must be cited on a separate slide labeled
“Works Cited” and each entry must be in proper format and in
alphabetical order. (http://www.citationmachine.net)
o All information must be put into your own words and sources of
facts/quotes/statistics, etc. that are not common knowledge must be
cited aloud during the speech!
To be included:
 Include Animation between slides
 Min. of 1 image per slide; follow design rules as covered in handout
 Works Cited
What you need to turn in:
 PowerPoint slides WITH speaker notes (phrase form only)
o Please copy and paste your speaker notes and your Works Cited into a
Word document and submit it to http://www.turnitin.com PRIOR to the
first day that speeches start.
o No Works Cited, no credit for content. Pictures/sound/content not
included in Works Cited, no credit for content (Plagiarism).
Delivery focus:
 Use of body as communication tool: facial expression, energy, enthusiasm,
gestures, movement
 Conversational tone
 Practiced; knowledgeable
 Adapting to meet the needs of the audience
 Interaction with audience; Ability to engage audience
 Use of persuasive techniques
o Logos
o Pathos
o Ethos
 Ability to handle an audio-visual aide appropriately
 Quality of PowerPoint presentation
o Content
o Mastery of software features
o Use of the tool