Write a Persuasive Speech (175 points total): The goal of a Persuasive Speech is to change the behavior

or beliefs of your audience.In a 6-8 minute speech, you should present information on a topic that is a

matter of public policy. It should benew, and not reiterate the same arguments that have been presented

by other people or the media. What is a public policy? Anything that governmental bodies control that

affect your life. This could be financial aid for college, the pavement of roads, or the availability of food.

For the most part, there is a public policy for anything you deal with— or, you may think there should be

one. Your main responsibility in a persuasive speech is to use research in an ethical and appropriate

manner and to create an argument based on emotion, credibility, and logic that supports your point of

view. For this assignment, you need to present a call to action and explain why this action is important.

Avoid clichés and slogans while presenting this speech.