Claim Construct a one-sentence, well-worded debatable main point that expresses the central idea of your presentation.

Plan to deliver a verbal argument on a controversial issue 3 to 5 minutes, including audio(YouTube) and/or visual one that lends itself to
fresh insight; can be substantiated with recent, scholarly research; and presents a challenge to an
intelligent audience of diverse people.
Notes to consider
Claim Construct a one-sentence, well-worded debatable main point that expresses the
central idea of your presentation.
Context Provide sufficient background on your topic, enough information to help your
audience understand the issue and your perspective.
Audience Remember that you are speaking to a diverse group of intelligent people who
may or may not agree with you and who might even be hostile toward you.
Kairos Given the challenges you face as a speaker who must address a broad group of
individuals, many of them with values and beliefs drastically different from your own, it
is important to think carefully about not only WHAT you will say but WHEN you will
express particular details.
Pathos Show your audience that you not only understand the topic well enough to
defend your own views, but you are also familiar with multiple perspectives and
respectful of differing opinions. Display a personal connection to your audience in spite
of differences. Show sensitivity to their values and beliefs.
Logos Present a well-organized, firmly supported discussion. A strong balance of
personal examples and scholarly source backing will help you to accomplish this goal.
Source material Cite two scholarly sources: one to support your claim and another that
favors an opposing view.