Given the importance of being competent when making public presentations, you are required to make a persuasive speech as your signature assignment for this class. Your goal is to persuade the audience for or against a question of policy, fact, or value. The persuasive speech may deal with almost any subject of interest to you as long as the treatment of the topic does not denigrate others or violate standards of ethical acceptability. Audience analysis is crucial when preparing and presenting any type of speech. It is important to select a topic that is useful or interesting and to tailor it to your fellow students.
Your speech should be between 6 and 8 minutes long.
Practice your speech to ensure it meets the time guidelines.