Persuasive Speech Topic Guidelines
Fix a societal problem or issue using Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.  The issue can be solved at a global, continental, countrywide,  statewide, citywide, or community level. 
MUST APPLY MONROE’S MOTIVATED SEQUENCE
ATTENTION- Engage and hook the audience as to why the topic is relevant
NEED- Why must the audience care about the problem/Why is it essential to address this issue?
SATISFACTION- Solve the problem
VISUALIZATION- Show the audience what the impact of the solution will be when the problem has been solved
ACTION- Command the audience to act
Visual aids are REQUIRED.
Requirements for this speech include:

A visual aid that is relevant to the presentation
An outline of your speech that is to be handed in on the day you are  assigned to give your presentation (See example in textbook).
A speech with an introduction, body, and conclusion that should be 5 to 7 minutes in length.
3 to 5 sources that must be cited orally as well as listed in a  bibliography in your outline (The textbook does not count toward the  minimum of 3 sources, but will count as a fourth or fifth source).