A brief tutorial on creating and delivering persuasive speeches. Topics include what it means to persuade, functions and types of persuasive speaking, and picking topics for persuasive speeches. - COMMpadres Media
Definition of Persuasive
per·sua·sive /pərˈswāsiv/
Adjective: Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
Synonyms: convincing, cogent, conclusive, potent, demonstrative. - From Dictionary.com
Selecting a Topic and Pro/Con Databases
To get ideas on a topic and/or find information to write your speech please look at the following databases:
Congressional Quarterly provides in-depth unbiased reports of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
Hundreds of topics. “Pro” and “Con” positions are presented. Descriptions, definitions, infographics of relevant statistics, news and histories cover all aspects of most topics.
This database brings together academic articles, audio, videos, opinion essays and primary sources about contemporary controversies and hot topics. Whether you need a balanced view or support for your position, Opposing Viewpoints is the first place to go when you're researching a controversial or contentious issue. It's also a great place to find or narrow a topic.