In the professional realm, we need to be able to argue without being argumentative. Whether you are fundraising for a nonprofit, pitching a business proposal, or suggesting a change to company policy, you are making arguments. In making the case for your topic, you often want to raise awareness, identify a pressing problem, discuss appropriate solutions, and outline specific steps for the audience.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome. Let's develop a persuasive argument.
Designing your persuasive speech
Strategic and motivational language
Compelling delivery
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SPEAKING TO PERSUADE: MOTIVATING AUDIENCES WITH SOLID ARGUMENTS AND MOVING LANGUAGE
Dr. Matt McGarrity, is an excellent lecturer and this course is a must have regardless of your field of study/expertise.
very interesting and helpful course, taught by a great professor in a lovely, easy and sometimes even funny way.
A really exceptional course. I have done eulogies and ceremonial speeches before, but I always felt that I wasn't quite connecting with the theme. This course helped to complete the jigsaw. Thank you.
Loved it! Doing the whole 4 courses specialization. And the entire series is extremely interesting, quite fun to go through, and last but not least, very useful!
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