CREATE A PERSUASIVE PROPOSAL
Introduction
Think of a work experience you have had, or are currently having, in your organization where you realize there is a department or area that is not functioning properly nor benefitting clients in need of its services. For change to occur you must present these issues to your supervisor. Given the power of effective communication in interpersonal leadership, you want to use the concepts of persuasive speech to present your recommendations.
In this assignment, create a proposal using the principles of persuasive speech to address these challenges in hopes to better help those in the community. This proposal should be written to present to your supervisor. Your speech should include elements of both pathos and logos.
· Pathos refers to emotional reasons for attitudes, beliefs, or actions.
· Logos refers to rational or logical proofs. In persuasive speeches, logical proofs are arguments, reasoning, and evidence to support claims.
Instructions
Create a proposal using persuasive speech to present to your supervisor. Please address the following in your assignment:
· Describe the problem that needs to be addressed.
. Discuss how the organization is being adversely impacted by failing to support certain potential clients.
. Use both pathos, appealing to emotions, and logos, appealing to logic.
· Describe the process for how you would gather information in the affected group to ensure you understand the issue from multiple perspectives.
. What questions would you ask the affected groups to be able to better understand their experiences?
. Include how you would use active listening and other communication skills to improve your understanding.
· Outline your recommended solution supported by research findings.
. Use strategies of persuasive speech to gain agreement for your recommendation.
. Use both pathos, appealing to emotions, and logos, appealing to logic.
· Analyze any ethical or cultural issues that need to be considered in your recommended solution.
· Discuss potential areas of conflict in your recommended solution and how they could be addressed.
· Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
· Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Submission Requirements
· Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· Length: 5–6 pages, plus a cover page and references page. An abstract is not required.
· APA formatting: Assignment should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
· Number of resources: Include four peer-reviewed journal articles within the past 5–7 years.
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point font or other APA-compliant font.
