III. Persuasive Speech

1.Prepare a 4-minute persuasive speech.

2.No PPT, PREZI or other screen-based visual aid is allowed in this speech.

3.You are supposed to put your knowledge about topic selection, audience analysis, reasoning, analyzing and organizing into practice. Choose an interesting topic with a definite purpose and a well-defined theme.

4.Your first draft is due on November 27, your presentation on December 4, and your final draft on December 14. Please turn in your final draft at elearning.fudan.edu.cn: “Assignments”.

5.Please find the evaluation form in the "Resources" and fill the heading blanks. Bring 3 copies of the form to the class on December 4.

6.Dress code is smart casual.

7.The topics in the below are for your reference. Try to choose another topic:

(1)Should China ban the extraction of bile from live bears?

(2)My views on Hai Pai Qing Kou Scholarship (海派清口奖学金) at Fudan University.

(3)How far should the paparazzi be allowed to go?