Directions
- Think about a persuasive speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context and any length, but it must be persuasive.
- See the list of example speech occasions and purposes for inspiration, if needed.
- Plan your speech, considering what your introduction, main points, and conclusion will include.
- Organize your speech, following the structure of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. Your speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should contain your key message. The body should cover your main topics and support to back up your main points. Make sure that all support is relevant and from credible sources. Your conclusion should summarize your main points and provide a call to action.
- Create notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting your speech.
- Practice presenting your speech. Aim for a speech that is 3 to 5 minutes in length.
- Before filming, review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated.
- Film yourself presenting the speech. Be sure that you can be easily seen and heard, and direct your speech to the camera.
- Review your video to ensure that you can be seen and heard. Refilm as needed.
- Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
- Upload your video using the blue button at the top of this page.
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Speech Occasions
Personal
Academic
- Presenting academic work (argumentative paper, research, or report)
- Academic speech and debate
Community
- Speech at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)
- Community action speech (asking for something, promoting a policy, etc.)
- Political speech (on behalf of a candidate, yourself as candidate, etc.)
Business
- Presenting to colleagues or peers (pitching ideas, etc.)
- Presenting to superiors (project proposal)
- Convention presentation (pitching new products, rally speech, teachable moments, etc.)
Submission checklist
_ I have selected a speech purpose that is persuasive.
_ My speech follows the structure of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.
_ My speech has an introduction, body, and conclusion.
_ The introduction includes my key message (thesis).
_ The body includes my main points and support.
_ I have selected sources that are credible and support that is relevant.
_ I have used language that is appropriate to my audience.
_ The conclusion summarizes my main points and includes a call to action.
_ I have filmed a video of myself presenting my speech.
_ The video of my speech is 3 to 5 minutes in length.
_ I have reviewed the video and I can be easily heard and seen.
_ I have adhered to all of the requirements.
_ I have read through the rubric and I understand how my Touchstone will be evaluated.
Requirements
- All video content must be appropriate for an academic context
- Speech must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited
- Video is 3 to 5 minutes in length
- Your video submission should include your name and the date
Name: Sean Williams
Date: March 28, 2021
Video URL:
IMG_0451 (1).MOV
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Touchstone 3 Rubric and Feedback
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Rubric Category
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Feedback
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Score
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Organization
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Good start here! The Speech structure meets all the requirements however some support is missing, or one element of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence is not represented. The Action step of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence was missing, and the summary was weak.
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20/25
Acceptable
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Persuasive
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Good job! The speech took a clear stance on an issue and the arguments and approach were consistently persuasive in nature. My only suggestion here would be to add verbal source citations to your empirical support.
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18/20
Proficient
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Use of Appeals
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The speech only contained one type of appeal (logos.) It lacked appeals to ethos and pathos. It might be helpful to refer to the “Using Appeals in Persuasive Speaking” section of Unit 3 to review this.
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9/20
Needs Substantial Revision
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Balance of Appeals
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The speech contained one type of appeal effectively, however the other appeals were underused, used ineffectively, or absent. Please see my comments above.
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13/20
Needs Improvement
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Language
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You have a good start here. The language was predominantly clear and appropriate to the audience, generally helping the audience connect with the speaker and the topic. However, your arguments would be more persuasive if you used language that reflected the severity of the problem and the urgent need to solve it.
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12/15
Acceptable
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Overall Score:
72/100
Acceptable
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Dear Sean,
Thank you for submitting Touchstone #3. You are making progress on your speech. You took a stand on an issue and had good empirical evidence. In preparing for your final Touchstone there are several things you should do:
1. Strengthen the conclusion by adding the Action step of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and a stronger summary.
2. Add appeals to ethos and pathos.
3. Provide verbal citations for your sources.
4. Use language that reflected the severity of the problem and the urgent need to solve it.
It’s important to keep in mind that your incorporation of this feedback into Touchstone #4 will be worth
one-third (1/3) of your grade for that speech.
Finally, please remember that
for Touchstone #4, you will need to use a visual aid
. Congratulations on passing Touchstone #3! I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Sincerely,
E.D. Grayden
