touchstone 5- persuasive speech- please write speech based on submitted file- Use that file for speech
QUESTION
Touchstone 5: Persuasive Speech Revision
ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will utilize the outline you submitted for Touchstone 4 and deliver a 5–7 minute persuasive speech that incorporates feedback and other tips and strategies you’ve learned throughout the course.
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
Touchstone Support Videos
Choosing the Right Language
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
Using Your Voice
Communicating Nonverbally
Filming Your Speech
A. Directions
Step 1: Review Outline
Review the outline of the persuasive speech that you delivered in Unit 4 as well as the feedback that you have received. Your speech should include an introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions.
The introduction should contain your key message.
The body should cover your main topics and support to back up your main points. Make sure that all information, evidence, and persuasive strategies (ethos, pathos, and/or logos) are relevant and from credible sources.
The conclusion should summarize your main points and repeat your thesis.
The transition should help you shift from one topic to another.
Refer to the following lessons for support:
The Speaking and Rough Draft Outlines
Establishing Credibility: Topic, Thesis, and Main Points
Introducing the Topic, Thesis, and Main Points
The Role and Use of Transitions
The Role of the Conclusion
Step 2: Incorporate Visual Aid
Think of an effective way to incorporate at least one visual aid that will be relevant to your purpose and message and will enhance your speech.
Refer to the following lessons for support:
- The Dos and Don’ts of Using Visual Aids
- Using PowerPoint and Other Presentation Software
- PowerPoint Formatting and Delivery Tips
- Step 3: Create New Notes
Create notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting your speech. You should not read your speech word-for-word from your notes. Make sure to cite any sources you have used as you deliver your speech.
Refer to the following lessons for support:
Step 4: Use Clear Language
- Ensure that the language you use is consistently clear and appropriate to the audience, which helps the audience connect with you and your topic. Explain any technical jargon you use where necessary.
Refer back to the following lesson for support:
Make It Memorable and Enhance Audience Understanding
- Step 5: Practice Speech
Practice presenting your speech, focusing on your voice, your nonverbal communication, and your use of one or more visual aids. Aim for a speech 5–7 minutes in length.
- Refer to the following lessons for support:
Best Practices in Public Speaking
Using Your Voice: Volume and Rate
Using Your Voice: Articulation, Pronunciation, Dialect, and Vocal Variety
Eye Contact, Facial Expression, Movement, and Gesture
Step 6: Review Rubric
- Before filming, review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated.
Step 7: Film Speech
Film yourself presenting the speech. Be sure that you can be easily seen and heard—at minimum, your head and shoulders should be visible in your video, and you should make eye contact with your audience by directing your speech toward the camera.
Important: Be sure that your speech’s purpose, audience, and thesis are clear. If you choose, you can state this information at the beginning of your video before you begin your speech.
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
The Purpose and Thesis Statement
Step 8: Review Video
- Review your video, be sure that you can be easily seen and heard, and that you have directed your speech to the camera. Refilm as needed. Your speech should be delivered in one video with no cuts or editing.
Step 9: Review Checklist and Requirements
- Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Step 10: Submit
- Upload your video using the blue button at the top of this page.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the recording process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
- ? I have reviewed my Touchstone 4 outline.
? I have read all of the feedback that I received on my Touchstone 4 outline.
? I have incorporated the feedback to improve my speech.
? My speech includes the following components: introduction, body (main points), conclusion, and transitions.
? I incorporated at least one visual aid in my speech.
? I have selected sources that are credible and support that is relevant.
? I have used language that is appropriate to my audience.
? I have filmed a video of myself presenting my speech.
? The video of my speech is 5–7 minutes in length.
? I have reviewed the video and I can be easily heard and seen.
? In my speech, I am focused on connecting with the audience, only looking at my notes occasionally.
? I have adhered to all the requirements.
? I have read through the rubric and I understand how my Touchstone will be evaluated.
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