I Need a refutation speech, about ANYTHING.

My assignment is,

• Upload video of 3-minute refutation speech to YouTube and then post the link to the video, along with your Bibliography (in APA, MLA, or Chicago style and citing all of the sources used) and formal outline of your speech (which follows the required format) as a new post to the Refutation Discussion Board.
• so I just need for someone to write it out for me, with a Bibliography (in APA, MLA, or Chicago style and citing all of the sources used) and formal outline of your speech (which follows the required format)

Introduction

• Attention Getter
• Thesis
  • what is your argument? The thesis statement should NOT include the words “I believe” This is not what you believe, it’s about making arguments. For example, if I am refuting the argument that organic food is better for you, my thesis might be “Despite popular arguments to the contrary, organic food is just as healthy as other food, and therefore, should not be overvalued.”
• Reason to Listen
  • why should they care? Why is this an important argument or issue to address?
• Preview Statement
  • This is VERY important. You need to give your audience a roadmap of where you’re going in the speech. Highlight both of the counter arguments you will be refuting in your preview statement.

Body

Main Point 1

• Transition
• Counter argument 1
  • This is the first major argument you are refuting.
• CA Refutation
  • This is where you refute the above argument. Make a case for why it is flawed, untrue, or more complicated.
• Evidence to support refutation
  • Reason why we should care/how evidence is important and relevant /How the evidence ties back to your main argument/idea
• Summary

Main Point 2

• Transition
• Counter argument 2
  • This is the second major argument you are refuting
• CA Refutation
  • This is where you refute the above argument. Make a case for why it is flawed, untrue, or more complicated.
• Evidence to support refutation
  • Reason why we should care/how evidence is important and relevant /How the evidence ties back to your main argument/idea
• Summary

Conclusion

• Review/Restatement of Thesis
  • Make sure you review your MAIN points. No need to review all of the little details. Also, you need to restate your thesis. Don’t forget, this is not a place for the phrase “I believe” it’s what you’ve ‘proven’ or ‘argued’.
• Final and concluding thoughts

my grading scale

Scale:+ = superior, ?+ = good, ? = average, ?- = below average, – = poor

Preparation ___/10

___Challenging topic, or timely idea

___Bibliography (with at least 3 current sources)

___Effective outline that follows required format

___Link to speech video and outline/bibliography posted to Moodle forum by required deadline

Content & Structure

Introduction: ___/10

___Captured attention

___Established relevance to/usefulness for audience

___Presented a clear refutational thesis

___Previewed main points

Body: ___/25

___Effective use of transitions and signposts. Main points and minor arguments stated clearly.

___Organized speech following the required refutation format

___Arguments are well-reasoned and avoid fallacious reasoning

___Arguments are supported by credible evidence

___Orally cited 3 sources that are also found on bibliography

___Appropriate use of a variety of types of evidence (stats, facts, testimony, illust., examples, analogy

___Presence of effective appeals (pathos, ethos, logos)

Conclusion: ___/5

___Summarized main points in review statement

___Reinforces main refutational argument

___Provided an effective concluding statement that left a lasting impression

Delivery ___/10

___Natural, poised, at ease

___Vocal variety (rate, volume, inflection)

___Dynamism/ Connectedness

___Made eye contact

___Effective use of gestures, movement, body language for a video presentation and

refrained from distracting behaviors

Discussion ___/40

___Posts at least 5 critical responses across the discussion board in response to other classmates’ speeches.

__ Actively participates in discussion forum by posing critical questions, making counter-arguments and critiquing the logic/evidence presented by others.

___Posts are meaningful, respectful, and hospitable, even while being critical

___Responses critically interrogate the arguments and/or evidence of speakers

___Responds adequately to questions and critical arguments posted in response to your own speech on the discussion board in an effective and thoughtful manner.

Total Presentation ______/100

Deductions for Time _____/15

TOTAL: ______/100