Ted Talk #2
Point Value: 20 points
Assignment: Research, outline, and deliver a 4-6 minute Persuasive Ted Talk.
Talk that demonstrates excellence in the areas that we have discussed all
semester: persuasive theory, topic selection/audience sensitivity, credibility
establishment, research and citation, organization, argument, and delivery.
You will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Topic Selection (Must be approved by instructor)/Audience Sensitivity
a. Topic exhibits social significance
b. Research, language, and visual aids complement the tone
appropriate for selected speech topic
c. Research, language, visuals aids used captures audiences’
attention
d. Topic must be current, which means that the sources used
within the speech must be published within the last two years
and should articulate its recent relevance
2. Credibility Establishment
a. Professional Attire
3. Research and Citation
a. Communicate 5 credible sources cited (APA/MLA formatting )
orally, within outline and within Power Point
b. Each main point should be supported by at least one citation
c. Vary source type
4. Organization
a. Provide clear internal summaries and transition statements
b. Problem-Cause-Solution Format
c. Introduction, 3 Main Body Points, and Conclusion (Use
“Speech Outline Format” below)
5. Argument
a. Clarity of key ideas
b. Clear reasoning
c. Well-supported analysis
6. Delivery
a. Conversational style of delivery
b. Utilize direct eye contact
c. Vocally expressive
d. Display Confidence/Nonverbal Composure
e. Commitment to Memory (No notecards)
7. Powerpoint
a. 6-8 Slides
b. Professional Quality
c.
d.
e.
8. Time
a.
Effective Sizing
Appropriate Display Time
Communicate Ideas Visuals
4-6 minute
Speech Outline Format
I.
II.
III.
Introduction (1 minute)
a. Hook/Attention Getter:
b. Introduce Type of Speech & Topic
c. Preview Main Points
1.
2.
3.
Body
Transitional Line—“So let’s turn our attention to…[please use your own
sentence here—this is just an example]”
a. Problems--Main Point 1 (1 minute)
1.
Your ideas:
i. Source:
Transitional Line—“So now that we have discussed X, let’s turn our
attention to Y”[please use your own sentence here—this is just an example]
b. Causes--Main Point 2 (1 minute)
1.
Analysis supported by at least one source
i. Source:
Transitional Line—“So now that we have discussed X and Y, let’s turn our
attention to”[please use your own sentence her—this is just and example]
c. Solutions--Main Point 3 (1 minute)
1.
Analysis supported by at least one source
i. Source:
Transitional Line—“So today I discussed…”
Conclusion
a. Reintroduce topic (part of transitional line)
b. Review main points
c. End on Attention-getter/hook
APA/MLA Work Cited Page