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Assignment 6.1: Prepare a Persuasive Speech

Prepare a Persuasive Speech

Objective

Prepare a persuasive speech

Assignment Overview

In this writing assignment you will review the process used to select a topic and determine the specific purpose and main points for a persuasive speech.

Deliverables

A one-page (250-word) paper and outline

Step 1 Select a topic.

Choose a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches that was highlighted in the lesson.

Step 2 Review lesson information.

Review the information in Lesson 4 of the course about creating a specific purpose statement and thesis, deriving a question based on the thesis, and using the question to determine the main points to cover in the speech. 

Step 3 Provide information about your topic.

In a document, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

  • Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience.)
  • Topic
  • Specific purpose
  • Thesis
  • Question based on thesis
  • Three to five main points

Step 4 Select a pattern.

Based on your knowledge of patterns of organizing speech information, select a pattern of organization to use to create an outline for your speech.

Step 5 Depending on the pattern of speech you chose, open the corresponding outline template document.

To locate the template outlines available on the MySpeechLab website:

Access MySpeechLab
Scroll through the list of template outlines to locate the one you wish to use.
Copy the template outline and paste it into your word processing document.

Step 6 Enter the following information about your persuasive speech.

  • State the organization pattern you’ve chosen
  • Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience.)
  • Topic
  • Specific purpose
  • Thesis
  • Question based on thesis
  • Three to five main points

Step 7 Create an outline.

Using the template, create a full-sentence, preparation outline for your speech. Follow the guidelines presented in the lesson for using a consistent set of symbols, using full, declarative sentences, and entering transitions within square brackets.

 
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a. Prepare a minimum of a 300 word literature review of Leadership and Followership.

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Perform a comparative analysis of five contemporary leadership approaches, including:

o Situational leadership

o Transactional leadership

o Transformational leadership

o Servant leadership

Use the Contemporary Leadership Matrix in Appendix B of the Example Paper to compare each approach on the following domains:

o Description

o Primary characteristics

o Strengths

o Criticisms

o Discipline-specific applications

Submit the Example Paper with:

o a properly formatted title page,

o the revised Historical Leadership section,

o properly formatted references,

o the matrix from Week 1 in Appendix A, and

o the matrix on Contemporary Leadership in Appendix B. 

Discussions 1

Assessments

II. Working with others

  B. Leadership and Team Skills

      1. What’s my leadership style?

2.    What was your score on the “concern for people” and “concern for task” dimensions of the What’s my Leadership Style Assessment? Explain how your score promotes or fails to promote effective leadership. What can you do to be more effective as a leader?

3.    In your daily work life, what leadership strengths or talents do you rely on most? What is the result or outcome of using these strengths?

Discussions 2

This activity centers on one of the most prominent leaders in the world: the US president.

1) Using chapters 4-11 of Northouse, choose the leadership style you believe best characterizes President Trump.

2) Discuss and substantiate your choice with examples of his behavior you believe are best aligned with your choice. Include two additional peer-reviewed sources to your remarks.

· Caution! This is an exercise in critical thinking, not political proselytizing.

· Avoid emotional statements aimed at forwarding a political cause – or starting inappropriate political bantering.

· Stick with your sources to substantiate your claim. You can add substantiating links via video messages if you like.

 
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Conduct an interview with a Nursing leader which includes but is not limited to VP of Patient Care Services, Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Charge Nurse, Team Leader or someone in another type of designated leadership position. Obtain the following information during your interview.

 General Background information:

GenderEducational PreparationWork HistoryMemberships in Professional OrganizationsNetworking strategiesWhat characteristics should a leader possess?

Do you feel as though you possess these characteristics?

Are there any aspects of leadership that you feel you lack or could improve on existing qualities? How has your outlook and/or behaviors changed over the years?

How do you deal with change?

What do you think will be the greatest challenge for professional nurses in the next five years?

How do you support or advocate new ideas?

What role do you play in performance improvement initiatives?

What is your role as a preceptor or mentor?

Who are you students or “mentees”?

Does anything motivate you to continue to precept or mentor, if so, what?

Do you have a choice in being a mentor or is it expected as part of your employment?

 
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2. Compare and contrast strategies for resolving a conflict, using first the informal negotiation method and then the formal negotiation method.

3. Explore the American Nurses Association website for information on collective bargaining for nurses. Which states have nursing unions? Debate the issue of joining a union with another group of students.

4. PART 1: Log onto the website of your state nurses association and search for information on collective bargaining. Search for news articles, union websites, and other recent information on collective bargaining for nurses in your state. Is there a great deal of collective bargaining activity in your state? If not, why? If yes, what are the primary issues under discussion?

PART 2: Review the pros and cons of becoming part of a collective bargaining unit. If you were a full-time staff nurse, would you want to join a union? Why or why not?

 
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What impact do collective bargaining and unions in healthcare have on you as a healthcare professional? What is the impact for the patient?

 
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  • Consider a time when you led change at the organizational or individual level. What were the result? Looking back, what could you have done differently to improve results?
  • Consider a time when you knew you needed to make a change but chose not to due to time constraints. What was the result? How might you make time to work on necessary personal changes to support your leadership formation?
  • Consider a time when you led change effectively. List the key insights gained from this effort. How can you use these insights to lead future change efforts?
  • What important external expectations determine the expectations you have for yourself as a leader?
 
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