Vaccination As A Persuasive Speech

My persuasive essay is in the form of a speech employing the style and format conventions of a traditional essay. This allowed me to express my ideas in a way that is logical and coherent. I have chosen a semi-formal writing style and included evidence from credible sources, in the form of quotes and data, to demonstrate expertise on my topic. Furthermore my use inclusive language and anecdotes aims to connect with the audience so they are able to relate with my ideas and hence share my viewpoint. I chose to present my ideas as a PhD holding oceanographer and mother of two who had been vaccinated, to show a measured opinion to discredit the possibility of me presenting a biased opinion. My piece is intended for the parents of young children or expecting parents, as they will be making the choice to vaccinate their children in the future. After my speech my aim is that they leave the anti-vaccination seminar with greater knowledge and appreciation of the ideas I presented. The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate that parents are mislead with regards to vaccinations while indicating the dangers associated with vaccination and …show more content…
This however is not my title. I am an anti-vaccine activist, mother of two and a PhD holding oceanographer that, along with the majority of you, has in fact been vaccinated. I am urging you to take a new look at vaccinations and then, through the eye opening information I will provide today, make an educated decision on whether vaccinations are for your child. Despite the card, that’s held anxiously as you receive the painful jab, telling you of the health risks that come with the dead pathogen, the danger is unseen. Covered by the vaccine industry and funded by the pharmaceutical business the painful jab is a dangerous and unnecessary