Unit 6 Assignment: Persuasive Speech

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 6 Points: 30 Overview: In this Unit, we learned about advocacy and persuasion. For this assignment, you will use what you have learned to persuade your audience. Instructions: Create persuasive speech on your submitted topic in the Unit 5.2 Discussion Board. The intent/focus of your speech should be to persuade your audience on your topic. Record the speech using Kaltura. The speech should be three to four minutes long and include the following: A clear visual aid. o An attention-getter. o A thesis. o A preview of main points. o In-speech citations of supporting materials. These citations should be said out loud during your speech. o A summary of points in the conclusion. o A memorable ending. Instructions on recording and uploading a video are located in Unit 3.

Here are my topic's main points & thesis statement and feedback I got from my topic and stuff

Topic: The Importance of Health Awareness

Three Main Points:

• Preventive Health Benefits
• Improved Quality of Life
• Economic Impact

Thesis Statement: Increasing health awareness is crucial for transforming public health by empowering individuals to engage in preventive measures and make informed lifestyle choices and significantly reducing the burden on healthcare systems. Healthy living can be enhanced by fostering a culture of proactive health management and education that increases the overall well-being of individuals, prevents chronic diseases from onset, and enhances the quality of life for those who live it. Furthermore, promoting health awareness helps lower healthcare costs, alleviates the economic strain on individuals and public health systems, and ultimately contributes to a more resilient and healthy society.

This is an excellent topic and I look forward to your full speech.

Remember, all persuasive speeches should incorporatethe three pillars of persuasion- ethos, logos, and pathos.

Ethos: Refers to integrity and the perceived personal character of a speaker. This means they can be trusted.

Pathos: Refers to emotional reasons for attitudes, beliefs, or action. We are influenced by our emotions.

Logos- Rational or logical proof. In persuasive speeches, logical proofs are arguments, reasoning, and evidence to support claims.