Broward College Causal / Effect-Cause Main Point Organization Pattern

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1)

A one-page (250-word) paper

Step 1 Research a speech.

Using your course materials and the internet, research a speech that you feel is particularly effective, then analyze each speaker’s style and language strategies.

Step 2 Answer the questions.

In a one-page (250-word) paper, address the following:

  • Who was the speaker, and what was that speaker’s main topic?
  • What CORE style(s) does the speaker use in his or her speech? Cite the choice of word phrases and other clues from the speech to justify your answer.
  • What you believe is the speech’s specific purpose?
  • What strategies did the speaker use to achieve the specific purpose of the speech?
  • Do you believe the speaker was successful in achieving the specific purpose of the speech?
  • How does style and word choice in this speech impact the effectiveness of the message?
  • How can you incorporate some of these techniques into your own speeches?

2)

An outline that is based on the format we’ve been using.

Step 1 Select a topic.

Choose a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches that was highlighted in the lesson.

Step 2 Review lesson information.

Review the information in Lesson 4 of the course about creating a specific purpose statement and thesis, deriving a question based on the thesis, and using the question to determine the main points to cover in the speech.

Step 3 Provide information about your topic.

In a document, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

  • Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience.)
  • Topic
  • General purpose
  • Specific purpose

Step 4 Select a pattern.

Based on your knowledge of patterns of organizing speech information, select a pattern of organization to use to create an outline for your speech.

Step 5 Open the corresponding outline template document below.

Step 6 Create an outline.

Using the template, create a full-sentence, preparation outline for your speech. Follow the guidelines presented in the lesson for using a consistent set of symbols, using full, and declarative sentences.

Step 7 Save and submit your assignment.

When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox.

outline template.doc

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