UNIT #9
Principles
and Structure of Persuasion
OBJECTIVES: When
you have completed this unit, you should be able to
1.
Deliver a persuasive speech
TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENT: Review
Chapters 16 and 17, and page 429-430, The Question-Answer Period.
UNIT ACTIVITIES: Select
one of the two exercises below to earn a maximum of 10 points.
Exercise #1: 117 Ideas for Better Business
Presentations. Read the guidelines at this website, http://www.executive-speaker.com/kirb117.html.
Create a list of 10 of your own most important tips based on your
experience and what you have read here. Defend
why you feel each item is important.
Due Date:
Thursday, Midnight, December 12, 2002 ***NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED***
Send a copy to: Andree
Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Subject line of e-mail: YOUR
LAST NAME //My Q&A Tips
Point Value: 10 points
possible
Deductions for: Incomplete
work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content
error, -1 point for an incorrect subject line in the e-mail, -10 points if you
send a virus.
Exercise #2: Analyze a speaker’s strategies
in handling a question/answer session after a speech. Pages 434-435, #8. Don’t
forget to identify what you are watching, where and the topic. Write a 250-500
word analysis as described in this exercise.
Due Date:
Thursday, Midnight, December 12, 2002 ***NO LATE PAPERS ACCEPTED***
Send a copy to: Andree
Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Subject line of e-mail: YOUR
LAST NAME // Q&A Analysis
Attachment: You may submit as a
virus-free MS Word attachment or
in the body of your e-mail.
Point Value: 10 points
possible
Deductions for: Incomplete
work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content
error, -1 point for an incorrect subject line in the e-mail, -10 points if you
send a virus.
SPEECH OPTIONS:
Select one of the options below
for your 100-point “Persuasive” speech.
Point Value:
100 points possible
Deductions for: Incomplete
work, not submitted on time, 2 points for each misspelled word, -100 points if
you send a virus.
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Option 1 |
Option 2 |
Option 3 |
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Present
and videotape the speech that is outlined at: http://businessmajors.about.com/ |
Present
and videotape the speech that is outlined at: |
Prepare
a persuasive speech using “Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.” **Topic MUST be approved at least 7 days
in advance of due date.*** |
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Prepare
an accompanying PowerPoint presentation of at least 10 slides. OR Prepare
at least 10 overhead slides that you will show to your audience. Send me the overheads with your videotape. |
Prepare
an accompanying PowerPoint presentation of at least 10 slides. OR Prepare
at least 10 overhead slides that you will show to your audience. Send me the overheads with your videotape. |
Prepare
a detailed outline using the example on page 408 as a guide. |
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Prepare
note cards and use them during your presentation. Do
NOT use outline while giving presentation.
Use note cards. |
Prepare
note cards and use them during your presentation. Do
NOT use outline while giving presentation.
Use note cards. |
Prepare
an accompanying PowerPoint presentation of at least 10 slides. OR Prepare
at least 10 overhead slides that you will show to your audience. Send me the overheads with your video tape. |
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Prepare
note cards and use them during your presentation. Do
NOT use outline while giving presentation.
Use note cards. |
Due Date:
Thursday, NOON, December 12, 2002 ***NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED***
Send a copy to: Andree
Swanson, professorandree@aol.com
Subject line of e-mail: YOUR
LAST NAME // Persuasive Speech
Attachment: You MUST submit as
a virus-free MS Word attachment or PowerPoint presentation.
I will accept your overhead slides in MS Word format.
Point Value: 100 points
possible
Deductions for: Incomplete
work, not submitted on time, .25 for each misspelled word, -1 for each content
error, -1 point for an incorrect subject line in the e-mail, -10 points if you
send a virus
Rubric applied:
See attached “Persuasive Speech
Rubric”