1. Pro-Con
Informative Speaking

2. Methods of Organization
Pro/Con– state both sides of the issue evenly: Here’s a sample topic:
The military must play a bigger role in U.S. drug interdiction efforts.
Pros: Decreases crime and drug-related health problems
Cons: Undermines our constitutional liberties and detracts from military training

3. Building the Pro Con Issue
Choose a topic with two sides
Analyze and examine your audience
Explore topics from current events
Provide new insights into familiar topics
Do not take a “side”-simply give verifiable information

4. Building the Pro Con Issue
Conduct research
Library sources, testimonies statistics and examples
Be willing to change or modify topic
Have an even number of sources for each side of your issue
State the source in the delivery of the information

5. Building the Pro Con Issue
Phrase a clear proposition
Develop sound arguments
Use coherent organization
In General
Avoid “I think” or “in my opinion”
Stress research sources to build credibility

6. Building the Pro Con Issue
Construct a well-developed introduction
Get attention
Present the proposition statement
Develop a forceful conclusion
Reemphasize proposition statement
Use a challenge to stimulate thought
Ask listeners to change their minds

7. Pro Con Informative Style
Build an effective delivery
Eye contact
Use gestures to emphasize arguments
Face and voice to express emotions
Add you references for emphasis
Give equal time to each side
Practice, Practice, Practice

8. Summary
Nature of the Pro Con speech is to give information for both sides of an issue or topic. NOT for you to “take” a side.
Methods of Organization-Keep points even for each side- that way the audience becomes informed.
State sources for support, so the audience can draw a conclusion!