Task: In this 5-7-minute speech, you will select a topic and persuade your audie

Task: In this 5-7-minute speech, you will select a topic and persuade your audience to adopt your point of view on a current and controversial topic. You should use Monroe’s Motivated Sequence organizational pattern for this speech. Each of the 5 steps in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence should be identifiable in your speech. You will need to research to prepare and develop this speech. You should back up your thoughts with supporting material.
You should cite at least 5 sources using APA style both verbally in your speech and your outline. Three sources should be academic and two can be non-academic. An outline is required for this speech. Please use the Persuasive Speech Outline Template to write your outline. A visual aid, such as Power Point, Prezi, or physical object/s, is required for this speech as well. If you use an electronic visual aid, please sync your slides with your speech- the easiest way to do this is using Zoom’s “Share Screen” feature.
A successful student will:
Select a topic appropriate for your audience and speech situation.
Use Monroe’s Motivated Sequence organizational pattern.
Avoid logical fallacies.
Include a fully developed introduction, main points, conclusion, transitions in your speech.
Write a clear thesis.
Cite the minimum number of sources properly using APA style, both verbally and in your outline.