Objective: The preparation and presentation of this speech will increase your understanding of the basic principles of persuasive and/or informative speaking, outlining to speak, audience analysis, the use of presentation aids, and basic delivery skills. Special emphasis and grading criteria will be on the organizational methodology selected.  Do not be tempted to copy a speech from YouTube as that will be considered plagiarism and subject to a penalty

You will deliver a 6-8 minute persuasive or informational TED Talk using a persuasive or informational organizational method. If it is persuasive, the purpose of this speech is to reinforce or change the beliefs, attitudes, and/or actions of the audience. If it is informational, the purpose is to share knowledge with your audience.

You will be graded on the quality of your sources, delivery, and audience analysis

• A typed, full-sentence outline preparation outline with a bibliography or works cited page submitted in the learning management system in the assignment window.
• At least three sources of information (not including sources for presentation aids) are required
• One visual aid is required for this presentation. This does not have to be a PowerPoint but can be an object.
• Again, delivery will be conversational (extemporaneous) with the use of a speaking outline on note cards. PLEASE DO NOT READ YOUR SPEECH WORD FOR WORD!! It will result in a deduction of points
• Connect with your audience by looking at them and being conversational