COM205: Week 4 Assignment

Course Project Part 1: Speech Outline

Assignment Overview

For your speech outline, you will begin compiling ideas for your speech and consider how you can use research to support you in developing your speech. Possible topics include an aspect related to your field of study, topics in the news, or any other topics of interest. Keep in mind that talking about what you know and are passionate about can make the speech easier to write, as well as present.

This is the first of a five-part project to compose and present a persuasive or informative speech. You will present the final speech to your instructor only, in Week 11, via YouTube video. Review the Course Project Details to review the timeline of deliverables and the descriptions of the different parts of the project.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

• Create a 1-2 page (250-500 word) speech outline in Word to be submitted by the end of Week 4.
  • Include the following in your outline:
    • Main topic summary – Briefly describe the main topic you will be presenting in your speech (3-5 sentences).
    • Background – Briefly describe why you chose your topic (3-5 sentences).
    • Speech type– Define if your speech will be informative, persuasive, or entertainin
    • Supporting topics – Briefly discuss at least three supporting topics (i.e. subtopics) that will be discussed in your speech (3-5 sentences).
    • Conclusion – Summarize the main points of your speech and the angle or position that you plan on taking (5-7 sentences).
    • References – Brainstorm and briefly describe three ways references found via your research will help in writing and delivering your speech (3-5 sentences).

Hint: Review the Speech Grading Guidelines to get an idea of how your final speech will be graded.

Grading:

Gradable items in assignment	Points
Summarized main topic in brief but adequate detail.	30
Provided background explanation of topic.	30
Defined clearly speech type.	15
Articulated clearly supporting topics (i.e. subtopics).	15
Provided conclusion summarizing main points.	15
Described three ways references provided help.	15
Error-free grammar, spelling, punctuation.	10
Correct formatting – double-spacing, Times New-Roman, 12pt font.	10
Total Points	140

Course Project Part 2: Resources and References

Assignment Overview

Your speech should incorporate at least two resources of information, which you paraphrase, summarize, and/or quote. Using LIRN and the Internet, identify at least two sources of information that will be used to support your speech. At least one of these resources of information must be obtained through the LIRN online library resource.

This is the second of a five-part project to compose and present a persuasive or informative speech. You will present the final speech to your instructor only, in Week 11, via YouTube video. Review the Course Project Details to review the timeline of deliverables and the descriptions of the different parts of the project.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

• Create a 2-page (500 words) Word document outlining your resources (see below) to be submitted by the end of Week 6.
• Develop a Reference page.
  • Include the following:
    • Paraphrase, summarize, and/or quote information you will use in your speech from no less than two resource
    • Explain how you will use this information to support your main and supporting topics within your speech.
    • Consider using this Source Materials and Reference List worksheet to assist you with this part of your project. This worksheet does not need to be turned in to your instructor.
    • Provide a reference list in proper APA styl

Hints: Locate the following resources on the Internet to help you format the references page and paraphrase, summarize, and/or quote the information from your sources. Your instructor can help you determine the best sources to use.

• Purdue OWL – Click on “Using Research” in the left navigation; click on “Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizin”
• Citation Machine– automated citing and referencing of sources.

Grading:

 

Gradable items in assignment	Points
Correctly paraphrase, summarize, or quote from two resources.	50
Explained how information from resources supports speech.	50
Used proper APA style for citations and for references.	20
Error-free grammar, spelling, punctuation.	10
Correct formatting – double-spacing, Times New-Roman, 12pt font.	10
Total Points	140

Course Project Part 3: Written Speech Draft

Assignment Overview

Over the past few weeks, you have created a rough outline and conducted research for writing your speech. Based upon what you have already created for this project, you will write a draft of your speech to be submitted to your instructor by the end of the day Sunday for feedback. You will then have the opportunity to incorporate feedback in the next part of this project.

This is the third of a five-part project to compose and present a persuasive or informative speech. You will present the final speech to your instructor only, in Week 11, via YouTube video. Review the Course Project Details to review the timeline of deliverables and the descriptions of the different parts of the project.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

• Create a minimum 1-page (250 words) written draft speech in Word to be submitted by the end of Week 8.
  • Include/adhere to the following in your written speech:
    • Title pag
    • Written speech (portion you will deliver in Part 4).
    • Reference page using APA styl
    • Summary regarding feedback received from your instructor on your initial draft and how it was incorporated into your final speech (5-7 sentences).
    • Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt fon

Hints: Refer to the following resource located on the Internet to help you paraphrase, summarize, or quote your source materials.

• Purdue OWL – Click on “Using Research” in the left navigation; click on “Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizin”

Grading:

 

Gradable items in assignment follow Written Assignment Rubric	Points
Completed the following as directed:
Organization	40
Content of speech	60
Feedback summary	20
Style	10
Writing Conventions	10
Total Points	140

Course Project Part 4: Written Speech Final

Assignment Overview

Over the past few weeks, you have conducted research and created a rough outline and submitted a draft for your speech. Based upon the feedback provided from the draft you have already created for this project, you will prepare your final copy by end of day Sunday for instructor grading.

This is the fourth of a five-part project to compose and present a persuasive or informative speech. You will present the final speech to your instructor only, in Week 11, via YouTube video. Review the Course Project Details to review the timeline of deliverables and the descriptions of the different parts of the project.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

• Create a minimum 1-page (250 words) written final speech in Word to be submitted by the end of Week 9.
  • Include/adhere to the following in your written speech:
    • Title pag
    • Written speech (portion you will deliver in Part 4).
    • Reference page using APA styl
    • Summary regarding feedback received from your instructor on your initial draft and how it was incorporated into your final speech (5-7 sentences).
    • Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt fon

Hints: Refer to the following resource located on the Internet to help you paraphrase, summarize, or quote your source materials.

• Purdue OWL – Click on “Using Research” in the left navigation; click on “Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizin”

Grading:

 

Gradable items in assignment follow Written Assignment Rubric	Points
Completed the following as directed:
Organization	40
Content of speech	60
Feedback summary	20
Style	10
Writing Conventions	10
Total Points	140