This document outlines the format for a problem-solution persuasion speech. It includes sections for the title, name, general purpose, thesis, introduction with an attention getter and common ground, and a preview of main points. The body should include a statement of the problem with evidence it exists and is significant, harms caused by the problem, and that the status quo will not solve it. Next is a statement of the causes of the problem with evidence and that the status quo cannot eliminate it. Then the solution is stated along with how it will work, why it is practical, and why it is desirable. The conclusion summarizes the problem, solution, and restates the thesis with a final statement. Supporting details, citations
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Asion Speech Problem Solution Outline Format
This document outlines the format for a problem-solution persuasion speech. It includes sections for the title, name, general purpose, thesis, introduction with an attention getter and common ground, and a preview of main points. The body should include a statement of the problem with evidence it exists and is significant, harms caused by the problem, and that the status quo will not solve it. Next is a statement of the causes of the problem with evidence and that the status quo cannot eliminate it. Then the solution is stated along with how it will work, why it is practical, and why it is desirable. The conclusion summarizes the problem, solution, and restates the thesis with a final statement. Supporting details, citations
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L.
Wilson Southwest State University Updated 2005
Persuasion Speech Problem Solution Outline Format
Title Name General Purpose Thesis same as introduction and II. Introduction I. Attention Getter II Common Ground III Thesis Inciting agency + action word+ solution IV. Preview with signposts Body I. Statement of the problem A. Statement showing the problem exists 1. Evidence the problem exists 2. Evidence the problem exists 3. Etc
As with all outlines.
Cite your material with (#)
Cite ALL Sub-points Cite the main points that use researched information.
(Is it common everyday knowledge? If not cite it!)
Only full sentences
Format counts Punctuate! Numbers under 10 get spelled out You proofread and have two others proofread it Print sources? Credibility? Common ground in main points? Notes? Time?
B. Statement showing that it is a significant problem (it is a big widespread problem)
1. Evidence showing it is significant 2. Evidence showing it is significant C. Statement showing that there are harms associated with the problem. 1-3. Category that there are harms (physical, mental, financial, social etc) OR Evidence that there are harms being done with this problem existing. (make sure it is in a logical format!) D. Statement that the status quo will not solve the problem. 1. Evidence that the status quo will not solve the problem. 2. Etc Transition II. State your solution. (Same as your thesis and header) Inciting agency + action word+ solution A. Statement of how your solution will work. (nuts and bolts of the entire plan) 1-3 This is the nuts and bolts section of how your solution will work. Thinkimplementation and execution of the solution. B. State that your solution is Practical (it will work in our current system)(it will be easy to adopt) 1-3. This is where you will show how it will be logically and easily adopted into the current systems, how it has worked in other places and how it will solve the problem. C. Statement that your solution is desirable. (remember to have benefits for EVERYONE) 1-3 show there are many good things to come out of your solution, how things will improve and/or how/why the public will support the change. Conclusion I. Summary of the problem II. Summary of the solution III Re-statement of the thesis IV. Final statement.
L. Wilson Southwest State University Updated 2005
Persuasion Speech Problem Cause Solution Outline Format
Title Name General Purpose Thesis same as introduction and II. Introduction I. Attention Getter II Common Ground III Thesis Inciting agency + action word+ solution IV. Preview with signposts Body I. Statement of the problem A. Statement showing the problem exists 1-3. Evidence the problem exists B. Statement showing that it is a significant problem (it is a big widespread problem) 1-3. Evidence showing it is significant C. Statement showing that there are harms associated with the problem. 1-3 Category that there are harms (physical, mental, financial, social etc) OR Evidence that there are harms being done with this problem existing. (make sure it is in a logical format!) Transition II. Statement on the cause or causes of the problem. A. Cause #1 1-3 Evidence B. Cause #2 1-3 Evidence C. Statement on why the status quo will not eliminate the problem. 1-3 Evidence Transition III. State your solution. (Same as your thesis and header) A. Statement of how your solution will work. 1-3 This is the nuts and bolts section of how your solution will work. Thinkimplementation and execution of the solution. B. State that your solution is Practical 1-3. This is where you will show how it will be logically and easily adopted into the current systems, how it has worked in other places and how it will solve the problem. C. Statement that your solution is desirable. 1-3 show there are many good things to come out of your solution, how things will improve and/or how/why the public will support the change. Conclusion I Summary of the problem II. Summary of the solution III Re-statement of the thesis IV Final statement.