What This Document Is
This is a completed outline for a persuasive policy speech delivered in a Public Speaking (SPCM 200) course at Colorado State University. The speech, titled “Daddy Issues,” argues for the implementation of paid paternity leave in the United States. It follows a Problem/Solution organizational pattern.
Why This Document Matters
This outline is valuable for students in public speaking courses, particularly those needing a high-achieving example of a persuasive speech outline. It demonstrates effective structuring, use of supporting evidence (including citations), and attention to audience engagement techniques. It’s useful for understanding expectations for similar assignments and observing a successful approach to advocating for a specific policy.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a completed *outline* – it provides the framework for a speech, not the full speech itself. It doesn’t include the delivered presentation, speaker notes, or visual aids. It serves as a model for *creating* a persuasive speech, not a substitute for the learning process.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes: a specific purpose statement and thesis statement, a detailed introduction with an attention-getter and credibility statement, a clearly defined problem section with supporting research, a proposed solution, and a transition to further discussion. It also contains in-text citations to sources like Webster’s Dictionary and articles from Rebecca Ray and Luke O’Neil. This preview does *not* include the complete speech text, delivery notes, or any visual aids that may have accompanied the presentation.