Speech #3 is a Persuasive Speech that includes documented research on a topic of your choice (length of 4 minutes). It is important for the speech to provide background material for the audience, who might not be familiar with the topic of your choice. It's a good idea for students to divide the speech into 3 sections: the background information, the opposing side's view, and then your view. There are different methods of providing the background information all of which involve research. It is also important to prepare an outline and submit it ahead of time. The outline is where you can cite your sources, but you should also build in references to your sources in the speech itself. Father's should be a part of a child's life