Persuasive Presentation

In Class Persuasion Exercise (20 points)

Think of a current topic that you feel has two clear, but opposing, sides. Examples may include immigration, gun control, the deficit, homosexuals in the Boy Scouts, legalization of cannabis, or any other topic that you feel strongly about.

Take a position. You do not have to take one of the commonly held, polemic sides, but do figure out where you stand and what you would like to say on the subject.

Gather some evidence for your position. You may use the internet, news articles, scholarly articles, or any other published and documented resource. Make sure to give credit where credit is due. Prepare a, at the most, five minute presentation of the issue, your stance, and evidence that you found. You may also feel free to make an emotional appeal, but be sure to base your claim primarily in logic.




You can use power point presentations or display any other graphs, videos, songs, or other material that you see fit. You can email me the material ahead of time or bring a jump drive to class.

Be prepared to share your presentation on Thursday, the 13th of June.