Quick Guide for Policy Speeches
- You only have 8 minutes, maximize your time.
- Just like any other composition, the basic format must always surface: use an attention grabbing introduction (1-2 minutes 00:00:01-00:01:59), present an organized, rational and well-supported case in your discussion (3-7 min 00:02:00-00:06:59), and remind us with your thesis statement in your conclusion (8th min 00:07:00-00:08:00).
- Do not forget to sign-post your main proposal in the form of a single clear and concise statement at the between your introduction and your discussion.
- Examples of sign-posts: "hence I propose before you that..." "my arguments are 1).... 2)... and 3)...." "my 2nd argument is foll proof because..." "this can be attested by...." These are just examples, I leave you to your own creativity and intellectual insight.
- Move around, your gestures must be natural. Quash your self-esteem, shyness, fear issues, YOU HAVE THE BLOOD OF SPARTA!!!
- Policies must have relevance with readings from units 5 and 6. Provide additional research to enrich your discussion.