Directions Complete this worksheet to focus in on the controversial topic you ch

Directions Complete this worksheet to focus in on the controversial topic you chose for your persuasive presentation. Once you complete this worksheet, upload it to receive instructor feedback. You can then begin developing an outline for your presentation. Please review the rubric on the last page of the document. Step 1: The Topic What is the topic of your speech? Why did you chose your topic, and what do you already know about it? Step 2: Brainstorming Questions Now that you have explored what you know about your topic, list questions about your topic. You want this list to be as long as you can make it. Don’t feel confined by simple questions about background information. You will find that type of information as you research. Instead, dig deeper into questions that encourage thought and connections. These questions will guide your research process. Read through the questions you generated. What questions are interconnected or related? What patterns do you see? What questions can be combined into more detailed, focused questions? Step 3: Purpose Statement What is the specific persuasive purpose of your presentation? What do you want from your audience—for them to change their opinion or for them to take action? Step 4: Audience Who is the target audience of this persuasive speech—the “change makers”? How may this audience require you to adapt your speech to persuade them? Step 5: Supporting Materials Locate two reliable and credible sources that will provide evidence for your persuasive speech. Read and annotate the sources carefully to ensure you have a strong understanding of their information. For each source, include the following: • Cite the source using APA format • Summarize the source: What is its the main purpose? What conclusions does the author make? This should be in your own words with no direct quotations. The more precise and thorough your summary, the more helpful it will be when you begin to prepare your speech. • Evaluate the source: Identify what makes the source reliable (currency, relevance, authority, purpose/point of view)? Are there any concerns or weaknesses in the article? How will this source be beneficial as you move into the drafting process? Source 1 Source 2