Persuasive-Speech-Topic-Why-Volunteer-in-the-community-

Persuasive Speech-Topic: Why Volunteer in the community?

- You must refer to at least three (3) sources and incorporate at least one quote, one statistic, and one specific example.
- Use of a three-dimensional visual aid is also required.
This speech is required by the course syllabus. These are your time restrictions:
- Minimum time is 4 minutes.
- Maximum time is 7 minutes.
Persuasive Speech Checklist

Ask yourself the following questions as you are preparing your Persuasive Speech:
1. Are all of my claims supported by evidence?
2. Do I use sufficient evidence to convince my audience of my claims?
3. Is my evidence stated in specific rather than general terms?
4. Do I use evidence that is new to my audience?
5. Is my evidence from credible, unbiased sources?
6. Do I identify the sources of my evidence?
7. Is my evidence clearly linked to each point that it is meant to prove?
8. Do I provide evidence to answer possible objections the audience may have to my position?
9. Have I used a variety of supporting material, including statistics, quotations, and examples
***Please utilize Sample Outline for Persuasive Speech provided***