COM201 Public speaking View the Assignment 2 Overview to gain an understanding of the overall assignment requirements (Assignment 2.1 and 2.2), available t

COM201 Public speaking View the Assignment 2 Overview to gain an understanding of the overall assignment requirements (Assignment 2.1 and 2.2), available topics for this assignment, and grading criteria.

To complete this assignment (Assignment 2.1):

Download the Assignment 2 Microsoft Word Template to complete your speech outline.
Submit the completed Microsoft Word Template in the Blackboard submission area for this assignment.

To complete this assignment (Assignment 2.2), click the “Week 5 – Assignment 2.2” link above. Then complete the following:

Record or upload your speech (Video Recording) Sample Outline:
Topic
By Student Smith
COM201
Dr. Horner
Today’s Date
Topic: Insert topic here.
I. Introduction
A. Capture your audience’s attention with a quote, anecdote, or personal experience
B. Build up to the main reason for the speech
C. Summarize the main idea and briefly state the main points
1. First Main Point
2. Second Main Point
3. Third Main Point
II. First Main Point: Working with outline numbered text in Microsoft Word
A. Move an outline numbered item to the appropriate numbering level
1. On the Formatting toolbar
a) To demote the item to a lower numbering level
(1) Click a list number
(2) Click Increase Indent.
b) To promote the item to a higher numbering level
(1) Click a list number
(2) Click Decrease Indent
B. Help plan speech and “categorize the main points” (Benefits of Outline, 1)
III. Second Main Point: Creating a Microsoft PowerPoint
A. Creating a PowerPoint presentation from a Word outline
1. PowerPoint uses the heading styles in the Word document
a) Heading styles are applied when you use numbered outlines
(1) Each paragraph formatted with the Heading 1 style becomes the
title of a new slide, each Heading 2 becomes the first level of text, and
so on.
B. Procedures
1. Open the document and use it to create a PowerPoint presentation
2. On the File menu, point to Send To, and then click Microsoft PowerPoint
C. Create a PowerPoint presentation based on prepared notes
IV. Main Point 3: Building on previous work
A. Use heading styles to create longer documents, view a document’s organization in
Outline view, and prepare PowerPoint that will enhance speech (Effective Use of
Powerpoint, 2)
B. To learn more about Outline view, review Microsoft Word Help
V. Conclusion
A. Restate your main points
1. First Main Point
2. Second Main Point
3. Third Main Point
B. Summarize the presented ideas
C. Restate introduction or conclude with a compelling remark
Sources
1.Benefits of an Outline. (2015). Importance of an Outline. Retrieved from
http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/outlining.org
2. Effective Use of PowerPoint. (2018). Retrieved from
https://www.effectiveuseofpowerpoint.edu
COM201: ASSIGNMENT 2
Informative Speech
Assignment 2.1
Outline
Assignment 2.2
Speech (2-3 min.)
Self-Review
You’ve learned a lot about effective speaking and you’re already working on improving your delivery skills.
It’s time to take the next step toward becoming a powerful speaker! Your second assignment is to prepare
and deliver a well-researched, informative speech. Everything you’ve read and practiced so far in this
course relates directly to successful informative speaking.
Reference Chapters
•
Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech.
This chapter will help you create a well-organized speech that connects with your audience.
•
Chapter 10: Giving Your First Speech.
This chapter will help you prepare a strong introduction and conclusion for your speech.
Strayer Writing Standards
You are required to use at least two quality resources for this assignment. Follow the Strayer
Writing Standards (SWS) for citing each source. The format is different than other Strayer
University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation.
Assignment 2.1
Informative Speech Outline
1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your informative speech.
o
Topic A: How to Succeed in College | Deliver a speech about a process.
o
Topic B: History of Your Hometown | Deliver a speech about an
event.
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
o
Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 2.1” section
located in Week 4 of your course. o Develop a specific purpose, central
idea, and several main points so you’ll stay within the 3-minute time limit.
o
You must use at least two quality resources.
3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in Blackboard (this is separate from
your speech/self-review).
Assignment 2.2
Informative Speech and Self-Review
1) Part 1: Record or upload your speech.
o
Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read
your notes word for word.
o
Follow the technical instructions for recording your video in the “Assignment
2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course.
o
Remember to watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want
to record another version?
2) Part 2: Complete the self-review questions.
o
After you have recorded your speech, address the self-review questions in the
“Assignment 2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course. This reflection
helps you step back and take a second look at your work, with an eye on
improvement and highlighting your achievements!
3) Submit your speech and self-review in Blackboard.
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 80
Criteria
1. Completed outline
submitted to
Blackboard.
ASSIGNMENT 2.1: INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Exemplary 100%
-A
Submitted
complete,
welldeveloped
outline.
a
Weight: 40%
3. Outline checked
for spelling /
grammar issues.
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% – D
Unacceptable
0% – F
Submitted an
outline but it was
partially developed
and / or was
missing some
information.
Submitted an outline
but it was
insufficiently
developed and / or
missing large
amounts of
information.
Did not submit
any outline to
Blackboard.
Submitted outline
provided excellent
sense of flow
without any
noticeable errors for
speech and
correctly
incorporates at least
2 credible sources.
Submitted
outline provided
strong sense of
flow with only
minor errors for
speech and
correctly
incorporates at
least 2 credible
sources.
Submitted outline
provided partial
sense of flow for
speech and
correctly
incorporates at
least 1 credible
sources.
Submitted outline
provided little
sense of flow for
speech and does
not correctly
incorporate at
least 2 credible
sources.
Did not submit
or outline
structure
provided no
sense of flow for
speech.
Outline was clean,
clear, and easy to
read throughout the
entire submission.
Outline had no
major spelling /
grammar issues
but minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 25% and
minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 50% of
the submission.
Did not submit
or outline had
major issues
that impacted
readability.
Weight 20%
POINTS: 115
Fair 75%
-C
Submitted a
complete outline
but some areas
needed more
information or
development.
Weight: 40%
2. Outline provides
solid flow for speech
and incorporates at
least 2 credible
sources.
Proficient 85%
-B
ASSIGNMENT 2.2: INFORMATIVE SPEECH
Fair 75%
-C
Gains attention
and interest,
previews main
points
Gains attention and
interest, generally
previews main
points
Some problems with
gaining attention
and interest and/or
with previewing
main points
Insufficiently gains
attention and interest
or insufficiently
previews main points
Does not gain
attention and
interest, and/or
does not preview
main points
Cites at least two
credible sources
that support main
points
Cites at least two
credible sources
that generally
support main points
Cites at least two
credible sources,
but lacks support for
at least one main
point
Cites only one
credible source,
insufficiently supports
at least one main
point
Does not cite any
credible sources,
and/or insufficiently
supports main
points
Weight 10%
Reinforces central
idea, uses strong
closing
Reinforces central
idea, uses
generally strong
closing
Some problems with
reinforcing central
idea and/or with
using strong closing
Insufficiently
reinforces central
idea or uses weak
closing
Does not reinforce
central idea, and/or
does not use strong
closing
4. Speech
Organization
Well organized,
logical structure
Well organized,
generally logical
structure
Some problems with
organization and/or
with logical structure
Insufficiently
organized or
insufficiently
structured
Limited or no
organization, and/or
limited or no logical
structure
1. Introduction
Weight: 10%
2. Research
Weight: 15%
3. Conclusion
Weight: 15%
Exemplary
100% – A
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% – D
Proficient 85%
-B
Criteria
Unacceptable
0% – F
5. Time
Requirement
2-3 minutes +/- 15
seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 30
seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 45
seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 60
seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 75
seconds
Strong eye
contact,
expressive voice,
and natural
gestures
Good eye contact,
generally
expressive voice
and natural
gestures
Average eye
contact, some
expressive voice,
minimally distracting
gestures
Insufficient eye
contact, limited
expressive voice
and/or unnatural
gestures
Very little / no eye
contact, no
expressive voice,
unnatural gestures
Clear and
consistent
throughout
Generally clear and
consistent
Some problems with
clarity and
consistency
Problems with clarity
and consistency
throughout
Limited or no audio,
video, and/or other
technology
Connects
well
with audience and
achieves purpose
Generally connects
with audience and
achieves purpose
Connects somewhat
with audience,
partially achieves
purpose
Limited connection
with audience,
doesn’t fully achieve
purpose
Doesn’t connect
with audience or
achieve purpose
Weight: 10%
6. Delivery
Weight: 15%
7. Speech Clarity,
and Visual Quality
Weight 10%
8. Overall
Effectiveness
Weight 15%
POINTS: 30
Criteria
1. Submit a
completed
selfreview.
ASSIGNMENT 2.2: INFORMATIVE SPEECH SELFREVIEW
Exemplary
100% – A
Proficient 85%
-B
Fair 75%
-C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% – D
Unacceptable
0% – F
Submitted a
completed
selfreview.
Submitted a
generally
completed
selfreview.
Submitted a partially
completed
selfreview.
Submitted a
minimally completed
self-review.
Did not submit a
self-review.
Submitted
selfreview
provided excellent
comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted
selfreview
provided good
comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted selfreview
provided acceptable
comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted selfreview
provided minimal
comments on student
progress/work.
Did not submit
completed
selfreview, or
submitted
selfreview
provided no
comments on
student
progress/work.
Weight: 20%
2. Self-review was
well-developed.
Weight: 80%

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