The purpose of this assignment is to: Practice constructing arguments in support

The purpose of this assignment is to:
Practice constructing arguments in support of a single proposition/thesis; in other words, use different types of evidence to “prove” a point.
Use your understanding of your audience to adapt the arguments you construct.
Use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade.
Improve upon your skills of organization and delivery.
Practice oral communication skills.
Take a strong side on an issue and present three to four reasons why you support or oppose this issue.
InstructionsState and defend a controversial thesis statement. The key focus here is using your argumentation skills to support a disputed/contentious issue. Be careful to avoid false reasoning.
Find supporting materials. While this speech is representative of your opinion or position on the topic, your opinion is not enough to meet the standards of an argument. Find outside sources such as books, articles, websites, and interviews of experts on your topic. You must include a minimum of five outside sources for your speech. You will need to cite your sources orally during your speech. You want to convince your audience to accept your thesis. Therefore, you need to make a case in support of your thesis by using evidence. In general, evidence can be taken from your personal experience and your research (statistics, charts/graphs, examples, testimony, quotes, facts, etc.).
Perform an audience analysis. This is a persuasive presentation. Speaking effectively is greatly dependent on how well you analyze your audience and adapt your speech to them. Reflect on the demographic of the class and think about their interest and knowledge of your topic. The more audience-centered your speech is, the more effective your speech will be.
Write an outline of your persuasive speech using the speech outline template. A persuasive speech has a desired outcome that demands a specific thesis. Be very clear on what you wish to persuade your audience to do or think. Using the template, you should also include the following:
Any key research or quotes (supporting material)
At least five reputable sources for this speech (not blogs or unreliable websites)
Transitions
Submit a document that reflects the information requested in the template. Be sure to include three main points with subpoint details. Use full sentences and include specific wording that you want to use in the speech