Overview

Let’s continue your journey to becoming an effective speaker! In this assignment, you will select a topic and create an outline for your informative speech. Remember that creating an outline is critical to your success in crafting an effective speech.

The speech based on this outline and your self-review are both due next week.

Preparation

1. For your informative speech, select either Topic A or Topic B:
   • Topic A: How Technology Has Impacted Society.
   • Topic B: History of Your Hometown.
2. You will use either the PlayPosit videoLinks to an external site. or the Sample Outline [DOCX] Download Sample Outline [DOCX]to create your outline. If you choose to use the PlayPosit, we will work together to walk through each section of the outline step-by-step. We will create an attention-grabbing introduction, a detailed body, and a memorable conclusion.
3. Focus your speech on 2-3 main points so you’ll stay within the 3-minute time limit.
4. Once you are done with your assignment, submit the completed outline as a PDF or a Word document.

Requirements

Your assignment will be graded according to the following criteria:

• Outline your topic completely to organize content and provide a solid flow for the speech.
• Develop an introduction that includes an attention grabber, a purpose/topic statement, and a preview of the main points.
• Describe the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech.
• Develop a conclusion that includes a review of the main points, a summary of ideas, and a memorable conclusion.
• Use at least two credible, appropriate resources to support your points.
  • Cite your sources in a Source list at the end of your outline. Each source list entry should have a matching in-text citation, and vice versa.
• Write with clarity, following spelling, grammar, and formatting requirements.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Determine strategies for researching and organizing material for engaging informative and persuasive arguments.

View RubricWeek 4 Assignment – Informative Speech OutlineWeek 4 Assignment – Informative Speech OutlineCriteriaRatingsPtsOutline your topic completely to organize content and provide a solid flow for the speech.view longer description25 to >22.49 ptsExemplaryOutlined your topic completely to organize content and provide a solid flow for the speech.22.49 to >19.99 ptsCompetentOutlined your topic, but a few areas needed more information or development to completely organize content and provide a solid flow for the speech.19.99 to >17.49 ptsSatisfactoryOutlined your topic, but outline was only partially developed or missing some information, leaving gaps in content organization and speech flow.17.49 to >14.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementOutlined your topic, but outline was insufficiently developed or missing information, failing to organize content and provide a solid flow for the speech.14.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not outline your topic to organize content and provide a solid flow for the speech./ 25 ptsDevelop an introduction that includes an attention grabber, purpose/topic statement, and preview of the main points.view longer description15 to >13.49 ptsExemplaryDeveloped an introduction that included an attention grabber, purpose/topic statement, and preview of the main points.13.49 to >11.99 ptsCompetentDevelop an introduction that included an attention grabber, purpose/topic statement, and preview of the main points, with 2–3 errors or omissions.11.99 to >10.49 ptsSatisfactoryDevelop an introduction that included an attention grabber, purpose/topic statement, or preview of the main points, but not all three.10.49 to >8.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementDeveloped an introduction, but it did not include an attention grabber, purpose/topic statement, and preview of the main points.8.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not develop an introduction./ 15 ptsDescribe the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech.view longer description25 to >22.49 ptsExemplaryDescribed the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech, with 0–2 errors.22.49 to >19.99 ptsCompetentDescribed the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech, with 3–4 errors or omissions.19.99 to >17.49 ptsSatisfactoryDescribed most of the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech, with 5–6 errors and omissions.17.49 to >14.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementDescribed some of the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech, with more than six errors and omissions.14.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not describe the main points and subpoints of the body of the speech./ 25 ptsDevelop a conclusion that includes a review of the main points, a summary of ideas, and memorable concluding remarks.view longer description15 to >13.49 ptsExemplaryDeveloped a conclusion that included a review of the main points, a summary of ideas, and memorable concluding remarks.13.49 to >11.99 ptsCompetentDeveloped a conclusion that included a review of the main points, a summary of ideas, and memorable concluding remarks, with 2–3 errors or omissions.11.99 to >10.49 ptsSatisfactoryDeveloped a conclusion that included a review of the main points, a summary of ideas, or memorable concluding remarks but not all three.10.49 to >8.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementDeveloped a conclusion, but it did not include a review of the main points, a summary of ideas, and memorable concluding remarks.8.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not develop a conclusion./ 15 ptsUse at least two credible, appropriate resources to support your points.view longer description10 to >8.99 ptsExemplaryUsed at least two credible, appropriate resources to support your points.8.99 to >7.99 ptsCompetentUsed at least two credible, appropriate resources, but one did not support your points.7.99 to >6.99 ptsSatisfactoryUsed only one resource, or used two but one was not credible and appropriate and did not support your points.6.99 to >5.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementUsed resources, but they were not credible or appropriate, and did not support your points.5.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not use resources to support your points./ 10 ptsWrite with clarity, following spelling, grammar, and formatting requirements.view longer description10 to >8.99 ptsExemplaryWrote with clarity, following mechanics and formatting requirements, with 0–2 errors.8.99 to >7.99 ptsCompetentWrote with clarity, but mechanics and formatting had 3–4 errors.7.99 to >6.99 ptsSatisfactoryWrote with clarity, but mechanics and formatting had 5–6 errors.6.99 to >5.99 ptsNeeds ImprovementWriting lacked clarity, and mechanics and formatting had more than six errors.5.99 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not write with clarity and did not follow mechanics and formatting requirements./ 10 ptsTotal Points: 0

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