Body
I. Main idea 1 (narrative/story)
(Internal summary)
(Transition to conclusion)
II. Main idea 2 (significance of narrative)
(Internal summary)
(Transition to conclusion)
Conclusion
I. Summary:
II. Review (each main point):
III. Tie to the introduction:
IV. Creative concluding thought (end with impact):
Description for Speech 2
Organizing and Outlining the Informative Speech
Time: 4–5 minutes
All informative speeches have an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion with at
least three verbal citations.
Introduction: The introduction should compel the audience to listen through the use of
an attention-getter and it should provide a preview. The preview usually includes the
thesis statement and an overview of the main points.
Outline Worksheet for Informative Speech 2
Title:
Speaker:
Specific Purpose:
Thesis Statement:
Introduction
I. Attention-getter:
II. Establishment of ethos:
III. Thematic statement:
IV. Preview (each main point):
First . . .
Next . . .
Finally . . .
(Transition)
Body
I. Main idea 1
A. Subpoint and/or supporting material (such as a statistic or a quotation)
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
B. Subpoint and/or supporting material
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
II. Main idea 2
A. Subpoint and/or supporting material
1. Sub-subpoint (optional)
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
B. Subpoint and/or supporting material
1. Sub-subpoint (optional)
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
III. Main idea 3
A. Subpoint and/or supporting material
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
B. Subpoint and/or supporting material
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
(Internal summary)
(Transition to conclusion)
Conclusion
I. Summarize (overall theme):
References
Description for the Informative Communication Research Paper
(Optional Assignment)
Purpose: To enhance social-science research writing skills by applying, analyzing, and
transforming the informative research topic into a cohesive, succinct research paper. The
goal is for students to gain a better understanding of the similarities, differences, and
encouraged to consult their instructor for further information on citing credible sources.
Requirements: This paper must be four to six pages in length, excluding references.
Additional sources and references are strongly encouraged (e.g., in addition to the text).
Students must submit two copies of the paper. One copy will be returned; the other will
stay on file. In addition, the paper should be solidly organized and use correct grammar
and spelling. (Specific requirements can be found on the following page.) This paper is
expected to include:
1. an introduction (with a thesis statement)
Points: Please submit two copies of the paper. Specific grading criteria can be found on
A Paper
two copies of paper
four or more additional sources
exceptional grammar
B Paper
two copies of paper
three or more additional sources
few grammatical errors
C Paper
one copy of paper
at least one additional source
three or more grammatical errors
three or more spelling errors
D Paper
one copy of paper
no additional sources
F Paper
does not follow assignment
Description for Speech 3
Organizing and Outlining the Persuasive Speech: Action
Time: 5–6 minutes
Organization plays a central role in a persuasive speech: the speech must logically
establish why the audience must change a belief, attitude, or action. (Unless audience
members believe there is something wrong with what they are doing or feeling, they are
A. Monroe’s Motivated Sequence (problem-solution format)
1. Gain the audience’s attention. Attention-getters grab the audience, arousing
2. Identify unfulfilled needs. The speaker must establish a clear, urgent, and
3. Propose a solution that satisfies the needs. Present the solution to the needs or
4. Visualize the resulting satisfaction. Intensify audience members’ desire for the
5. Define specific actions. In the final step, the speaker must turn the audience’s
B. Making the most of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
To make the most of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, the steps should be followed in
sequence is the identification of the audience’s needs before proposing a solution.
C. Outlining the persuasive speech
Outline Worksheet for Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
Persuasive Speech 3
Title:
Speaker:
Specific Purpose:
I. Introduction
A. Attention-getter:
B. Establishment of ethos:
(Transition)
II. Need
A. Main idea 1 with supporting material (such as a statistic or quotation)
1. Subpoint (optional)
1. Subpoint (optional)
2. Subpoint (optional)
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
III. Satisfaction
A. Main idea 3 with supporting material
2. Subpoint (optional)
B. Main idea 4 with supporting material
2. Subpoint (optional)
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
IV. Visualization
A. Main idea 5 with supporting material
1. Subpoint (optional)
2. Subpoint (optional)
B. Main idea 6 with supporting material
1. Subpoint (optional)
2. Subpoint (optional)
(Internal summary)
(Transition to conclusion)
V. Action
A. Summarize and review taking action (overall theme including each step of
Monroe’s Motivated Sequence)
B. Tie to introduction
C. Creative concluding thought (end with impact)
References
Group Presentation Option 1
A Professional Presentation: Learning to Use PowerPoint
them. As noted by communication scholars, “Brilliance without the capability to
communicate it is worth little to any enterprise” (Wilden & Fine, 1994). Leaders in many
fields rank presentation skills as a top need for employees, and, in today’s world,
presentation skills include technological skills. More and more businesses are using
Purpose: The goal of the professional presentation is for students to learn how to:
persuade (change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors)
Description of PowerPoint Assignment
Groups of five students
Time: 20–25 minutes
Using information in Chapter 22, “Using Presentation Software,” each group will be
responsible for creating a professional presentation on PowerPoint software, and then
giving the presentation. In order to accomplish this task, groups will be required to
complete the following:
1. Define the “intended audience,” and do an audience analysis (understand the
3. The product, service, or recommendation can be either something that currently exists
4. Design a PowerPoint presentation using the outline provided. Presentations should
have as many slides as it takes to cover all points thoroughly. Groups should use a
5. Groups should be creative and unique in designing their slides. They might use a
Examples of Topics
Hints: Remember, topics can be existing products, ideas, or recommendations, or they
can be created by the team. This speech can mix factual events with fictional events. Be
Outline Worksheet for Group Presentation Option 1
Title:
Speakers:
Specific Purpose:
Intended Audience:
I. Introduction
A. Attention-getter:
B. Identify “intended audience”:
C. Establishment of ethos:
D. Thematic statement: selling a product or a service
E. Introduce group members and the topic each will be speaking on.
(Transition—to the next speaker)
II. Overview
A. Briefly describe the product or service.
B. Describe the problems your product/service solves.
C. Outline the different models available.
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
III. Features and Benefits
A. Outline the features of your product. Group features in logical categories, and
state the benefit of each feature (use one slide per category).
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
IV. Applications
A. Discuss how the product or service can be used by different groups (giving
real examples when possible).
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
V. Specifications
A. For products, give relevant technical specifications (using as many slides as
necessary).
B. For services, detail the terms and conditions under which the service is
offered.
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
VI. Pricing
A. Detail the product models available, and list specific prices for each model
and additional options.
(Internal summary)
(Transition)
VII. Availability
A. List availability dates.
B. Describe where the product can be purchased, or where orders should be
directed.
VIII. Conclusion
A. Summarize the major theme of the speech.
Group Presentation Option 2
Introduction to Debate and Argumentation
by Philip D. Dalton
Introduction
People engage in different types of persuasive encounters and disagreements every day.
From political discussions to television advertisements, attempts are constantly being
made to persuade us to act or think differently. As productive as these encounters can be,
unfortunately many of them result in unproductive, heated arguments.
Section I: Classifying Arguments
Stasis
The concept of stasis is used to help identify exactly why two parties in an argument
disagree. Stasis is the point at which agreement ends. It is the cause that generates,
determines, and characterizes a controversy (Loeb Dieter, 1950). To make this clearer,
let’s visualize an argument as two people walking toward each other on a catwalk. Once
One example that clearly illustrates the concept of stasis is the 2011 trial of Dr. Conrad
Murray, who was Michael Jackson’s physician at the time of his death in 2009. Dr.
Murray pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. The prosecutors would argue that
there was enough evidence to accuse him of gross negligence in administering an
bridge to the 21st century.” Likewise, his opponent, Senator Bob Dole, asked people at
the Republican National Convention to allow him to be a “bridge to the past.” While it is
clear that neither candidate was actually proposing the construction of a time-bridge to
take us ahead or back in time, it is less clear what either of them hoped to accomplish.
Steve: “The room is a mess. Could you either clean up or at least keep your mess in your
area where I don’t need to deal with it?”
Mike: “Hey, you aren’t the cleanest person either. Are you ever going to take the trash
out?”
Steve: “I would take the trash out if I was the one putting trash in it. I don’t even stay
here anymore on account of the room being so messy.”