CSCM1030: Public Speaking and Persuasion
Fall 2022
Research Paper Assignment: 150 points
Research Presentation: 150 points
Paper Due Date: November 14, 2022
Presentations: November 14-18
Assignment:
Research is the process of bringing together information from a variety of sources and
compiling the information together in your own words. Your research topic must be one
that you can use for your persuasive speech at the end of the term. Therefore, you must
choose a topic and equally present both sides of the issue. Your topic must be approved by
your instructor. Any paper turned in with an unapproved topic will be given a /150&or the
final grade.
Your final paper will be 5-7 pages in length and will follow the American Psychological
Association (APA) style of documentation. Please be careful when writing your paper; you are
not to write in first person. This is a third person piece of writing from an informational
standpoint. Do not include any personal opinion when writing.
Requirements:
1. Your final paper is 5-7 pages in length. This length requirement does not include your
cover page, abstract, or reference page.
2. You must use a minimum of 6 sources for your paper. Two sources must be peer
reviewed pieces. The remaining may be what you choose; however, there must be a
mixture of sources (Internet, books, journals, video tapes, magazines, interviews, etc).
3. When you present you must equally show both sides of the topic that you researched´he pro and con. Because this paper will provide you with the information needed for
your persuasive presentation, you must achieve a balance in your research. You will not
display any bias towards either side of the argument, both in your writing and your
speaking.
4. A rough draft of your paper must be brought to class on November 7 (50 points).
5. Your speech requirement is 4-6 minutes.
Assignment Layout
12-point font
1-argins
Double Spaced
APA cover page required
APA abstract required
APA page numbering required
APA reference page required
Banned Topics
Student athletes being paid
Legalization of marijuana
Euthanasia
Abortion
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Capital Punishment
Studying abroad
Gun Control

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