PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND ALSO SEE PROPOSAL SPEECH TEMPLATE ATTACHED –

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND ALSO SEE PROPOSAL SPEECH TEMPLATE ATTACHED -SPC 3602 Proposal Speech and Outline Guidelines
Purpose: This goal of this speech is for you to deliver a persuasive speech that proposes a change
to an existing federal, state, or local law. You will use this skill in the workplace to persuade
others to support your point of view (i.e. pitching a product, gaining a client).
Task: In this 8-10—minute speech, you will select an existing federal, state, or local law and
persuade your audience that the law should be changed. 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 do research in order to prepare
and develop this speech. You should back up your thoughts with supporting material. Use the
FIU Library resources to find credible sources for your speech. You should cite at least 7 sources
using APA style both verbally in your speech and in your outline. An outline is required for this
speech. A visual aid, such as PowerPoint, Prezi, handout, or physical object/s, is required for this
speech as well. You should have two audience members.
A successful speaker will:
 Select a topic appropriate for your audience and speech situation.
 Use Monroe’s Motivated Sequence organizational pattern.
 Avoid logical fallacies.
 Include 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.