Topic: Should nurses be offered twelve-hour shifts? Stance: Yes, nurses that are able and willing should be allowed twelve-hour shifts • Design a well-organized and supported speech on a topic that is appropriate

Topic: Should nurses be offered twelve-hour shifts?
Stance: Yes, nurses that are able and willing should be allowed twelve-hour shifts
• Design a well-organized and supported speech on a topic that is appropriate for a time
limit of 3-5 minutes
• Present a persuasive claim that is framed by a clear organizational framework that
includes an introduction, supporting points, and a closing.
• Use at least 3 reputable sources as evidence in the speech; these sources must be
presented both orally, using attributive tags (such as "According to a report published by
the CDC in 2023" or "As stated by Professor X, a researcher at X school, in 2022"), and in
writing, using APA reference formatting.
• Use suitable visuals during the speech, such as a prop or brochure/infographic.
The scope of the argument should be narrow: focus on an aspect of an issue rather than the
whole. For instance, in 3-5 minutes, you could focus on what might be done with a specific
aspect of pollution, such as eliminating disposable straws about water pollution or cutting back
on fast fashion to help impact landfill pollution.
Key grading criteria components:
• Successfully addressed all of the Components The topic is clearly persuasive and appropriate for
3-5 minutes.
• The speech is organized with a clear claim, introduction, support, and a conclusion. Transitions
are effectively used.
• A minimum of 3 scholarly or professional sources were used effectively and orally cited during
the speech in a manner that highlights each source's credibility.
• The speaker speaks clearly, with appropriate pace, pitch, tone, pause, inflection, register, and
style. Considerations of ethos is clear.
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