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Background: In several upcoming assignments, we will use the Sample Outline titled Monroe's - Sleeping. Sp. 3 Sample Sleeping Full Outline.pdf You can also find it in the folder titled "Information about Speech 3 - Monroe's Persuasive Speech." Assignment: First, look at Main Point I in the body of the Monroe's persuasive speech - the "Need" statement. Looking at the sample speech about Sleeping, answer these questions: 1. What problem is presented in Section I of the body of the outline? 2. What supporting evidence is offered to support this claim? 3. What is the significance of the problem? (How bad is it? What is its impact?) Now, think about your own speech to persuade and answer the following questions: 4.What is the problem you will use in your Speech 3 - Speech to Persuade? What supporting material can you identify that would support it this claim of need? Important: the problem is not "people aren't using my solution." The problem is the harm that is caused because people don't use my solution. So, the problem is not "People aren't giving blood" but rather "Hospitals are unable to help trauma patients because of a lack of blood supplies." 5. How is this problem significant? How does it harm your audience and society? What supporting evidence do you have that this problem is significant? (be specific - do you have research articles? News reports? What are they?) Give at least 2 examples of evidence you have. 6. Now, look over the problem and supporting evidence you have. Write your first main point (the "need" claim) so that the problem and its significance are clearly stated. Responding to three classmates by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday: When you respond to others' posts, read their "need" claim and use these questions to guide your responses: Is this strong claim? Does it actually point out a problem or is it just their solution? Do they indicate the significance of the problem? Is there a stronger way to state the problem claim? Do their first sources look credible and significant?