The speech topic is on Competitive Food Eating Contest Should Be Outlawed.It should be 4 pages.I attached the outline template and the hostile topics assignment requirements. Due on 9th march 4pm pst.

Advice & additional information about using this template.

1. Preliminary Information in italics and in parentheses is to label the parts of the outline to aid your understanding. DO NOT include the italicized information on the speech outline you turn in.

2. The font for this outline is Times New Roman 20 point to make it easier for you, the speaker, to glance at when you are giving your speech.

3. Each main point, subpoint, and sub-subpoint is only ONE declaratory, sentence. And I mention that fact a number of times in this outline. This means that the main points, etc. in your outline should be only ONE declaratory sentence.

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. This outline template is different from most because I ask that you separate out the Evidence that supports a main point or subpoint. I ask that you do this so I can determine whether you understand the difference between evidence and information/argument. This approach also allows you to write more than one sentence when discussing evidence.

5. Ideally, your outline should be 2-4 pages using the 20-point font size. Don’t forget to put page numbers on each page. This one is 4 pages partially to avoid breaking off in the middle of a point.

6. Use outline designations (I.A.1.a.) instead of bullet points. Using numerals and letters further indicates the hierarchy necessary for an effective outline.

7. Use the formatting used in this document, when means you indent subpoints and sub-subpoints. This helps you when you speaking before the audience. You can quickly figure out where you are because of the physical layout of the outline.

Speaker’s Name

Date

Introduction

I. (Attention Grabber) Start your speech by immediately capturing your audience’s interest and by showing how the topic is relevant to the audience.

II. Provide additional information relevant to the topic such as definitions of key terms, background information, examples to further explain purpose or importance of the topic and begin to establish your credibility.

III. (Thesis/Purpose Statement) The thesis/purpose statement is a declaratory sentence that clearly and concisely explains the purpose and subject of your speech.

IV.
(Preview the main points) Preview the main points of your speech because this helps your audience understands how you are going to explain your thesis/purpose statement.

Body

I. (1st main point) State main points in a declaratory sentence (like this).
A.
(subpoint) Subpoints are stated in a declaratory sentence parallel in form to the other subpoints.

Evidence: Describe the evidence supporting this subpoint and reference its source.

Evidence: Use this format to indicate evidence in your speech.

B. (subpoint) Subpoints are subordinate to the main point.
1. (sub-subpoint) Sub-subpoints may be necessary to fully explain a complex subpoint.

Evidence: Evidence can be used to support main points, subpoints, sub-subpoints, etc.

2. (sub-subpoint) Sub-subpoints are each distinct from the other sub-subpoints.

3. (sub-subpoint) Sub-subpoints are not evidence.

C.
(subpoint) Subpoints are coordinate to other subpoints.
Evidence: Describe the evidence supporting this subpoint and reference its source.

II.
(2nd main point) State main points in parallel form.

A.
(subpoint) Follow the same format of subpoints, sub-subpoints, and evidence for each main point.

B. (subpoint) You cannot just have one subpoint or sub-subpoints.

III.
(3rd main point) State main points in precise language to summarize the information included in this point.

Evidence: Sometimes you have no subpoints supporting the main point; Instead you just have evidence that directly explains the main point.

Conclusion

I.
(Summary statement) Review your main points specifically and concisely.

II. (Reiterate thesis/purpose statement) Remind the audience of the purpose of the speech and challenge them to respond to the speech by putting to use what they have learned (if informative speech).

III. (Powerful ending) Close your speech memorably to make a lasting impression on the audience.
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Hostile Topics assignment requirements & guidelines

To-Do Date: Mar 3 at 4:00pm

Select a topic from the list of hostile topics and seriously defend the topic as stated. You can propose a topic that I must first approve.

Requirements specific to this assignment

Total points

100 points

Speech length

8 minutes maximum

Speech delivery

Extemporaneous

You can present this speech in class (on March 3 or March 10) or submit a recording of the speech (by March 10).

Outline

Yes (use outline template)

The outline is submitted online before you give your speech.

Works cited page

Yes (separate page attached to outline)

Citation style

MLA

Sources

Minimum 5 different sources

Evidence/supporting material

Minimum 3 different types of evidence

Visual aids

Allowed to show images (such as photos, charts, tables, maps, etc.) Any type allowed

What you must submit to me when you present your speech

A copy of your outline, works cited page, and visual aids (when practicable)

Further explanation about the assignment: 

Persuasion is the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing others’ attitudes (their judgments), beliefs (their knowledge), and behavior/actions. While we use various methods of proof to try to persuade others, we rely on strong evidence and sound reasoning that resonate with our audience to develop effective persuasive speeches. Accordingly, you must do more than state your opinions and assertions. You will need to support those opinions and assertions with valid evidence. Don’t forget that that you need to state the sources of any evidence as part of your speech because the audience does not have your outline or works cited page. You also want to anticipate and respond to major counter-arguments against your position. Your credibility is also enhanced when the audience is aware that you use reliable, well-qualified sources and you fairly address and rebut counter-arguments.

Any persuasive speech should be well organized, but particularly so for this speech because your presentation time is limited. Review the various organizational patterns for persuasive speeches to ensure you select the most appropriate for your topic.

Finally, this assignment requires you to be more strategic in selecting and ordering your arguments and evidence in this speech because many in your audience are likely to be hostile to your proposition.

Purpose of this assignment: This assignment helps you continue to develop your critical thinking skills because you are taking a position that contradicts the perspectives of many in your audience. More importantly, this speech gives you an opportunity to practice persuasive speaking, which is essential in our professional, personal, and civic lives.