Remember the introduction of a persuasive presentation must begin with the MORE+E Principle:
M=Meaningful. Tell the audience how the speech is meaningful to them.
O=Open. Make a statement that shows you are approachable.
R=Relates to the past. Refer to a past experience that relates to your topic.
E=Expertise. Tell the audience what qualifies you to make your recommendations.
+E=Evaluate your audience. Always know your audience.
See the following detailed guidelines to help you write your Persuasive Presentation:
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR A PERSUASIVE ORAL PRESENTATION
Does the speaker follow the format for a persuasive oral presentation?
I. Introduction
- Tell how the topic is meaningful.
- Tell how the tropic relates to the past.
- Express your openness.
- Establish your credibility.
- Set up the topic.
II. Body
- Discuss the topic.
- Discuss the benefits of accepting the suggestions.
- Discuss the consequences of rejecting the suggestions.
III. Conclusion
- Restate the topic.
- Emphasize the main points of the discussion.
- Emphasize the benefits and the consequences.
- Ask for commitment.
Evaluation:
- What is the Topic?
- What type of problem does the speech present?
- How does the speaker relate the speech to the audience?
- What are the reasons for the proposal?
- What is the solution?
- What are the facts and opinions that support the reasons for the proposal and the solution?
- What is the motivation? Does the speaker emphasize the benefits of action and consequences of action or non-action?
- How does the conclusion tie the speech together?
- What is the audience asked to do? What is the request for action? Is it a firm request for action? Is it the last statement?
See the following example of a Persuasive Presentation PowerPoint: Student Example Powerpoint with Detailed Outline Notes.