For this COM 104 class you will be performing a persuasive speech using the problem-solution pattern (See Chapter 11.2 Page 558-559). In addition to the problem-solution pattern, we will also add an action piece for this class to make our speeches a Problem-Solution-Action speech.

Unlike the informative speech that was assigned previously in this class, your persuasive speech is meant to persuade or win your audience over to your solution to the problem that you have identified.

Included within this portion of this website are tips for choosing your persuasive speech topic, example outlines from previous students, and the outline template you should use to create your persuasive speech outline.