Persuade the organization's Board of Directors to accept the diagnosis of the problem (The primary cause of this problem is lack of training on the new EMR system. This has led to employees miscoding tests and treatments, which is causing the problem.) What are recommendation for a solution to the problem.The audience is the organization's Board of Directors.

1. Introduction

2. Body of the Presentation:

The body of the presentation must include:

• Recommendation
• Brief Preview of the Reasons
• Discussion of the Reasons Supporting the Recommendation
• Counterargument and Rebuttal

3. Conclusion

Persuasive Presentation Outline Template:Direct Approach

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

1. Attention/Need Step:

A.

B.

1. Introduction:

A.

B.

1. Recommendation:- Remember you want just ONE recommendation, supported by evidence in section V.

1. Brief Preview of Following Reasons: (A,B, C here become A, B, C in section V.)

A.

B.

C.

1. Reasons Supporting Recommendation: (1. and 2. is your evidence)

1. Counterargument and Rebuttal:
2. Counterargument
3. Rebuttal (1. And 2. are the evidence for your rebuttal)

1. Closing Statement (Summary and Call to Action):
2. Restatement of Recommendation
3. Summary of Reasons
4. Action for Board
5. Memorable Ending