Assignment
This week we begin working on our first speech - Informative Speech. This speech will be video recorded (no audio presentations are accepted) or presented live in instructor-designated Office Hour.
Your task is to prepare a 5 minute speech to inform. This information can be about your job, a hobby, important medical news that you might wish to report on, or a famous person. Speeches that demonstrate, explain, or inform the audience about the use of weapons of ANY kind will NOT be accepted! Please check with me if you need clarification.
There are 2 parts to this assignment:
1. A written outline (due this Sunday, but earlier submissions give you the best chance at receiving earlier feedback and having more time for speech adjustments)
2. A video recording/live presentation (due Sunday of this Week, but can be submitted as late as Wednesday of Week 3 without any late penalties - please plan accordingly)
Creating an Outline
Use this video as a guide to creating a good outline.
Citation Helper
Use this website to build citations for your outline references. You can enter the information, then copy and paste the results to your outline's References section.
Sample Informative Speech Outline
Sample Informative Speech Outline
Assignment Part 1: Informative Speech Outline
For the first part of your assignment you will submit a complete sentence outline (NOT a topic outline or a written transcript!) You can review a sample outline of an Informative Speech on pages 211-213 of your textbook, or in an example attached above.
In an effort to help you understand this assignment, a template has been offered. Please use it to outline your speech.
Remember that visual aids are not required, yet highly encouraged (for extra points). If you have visual aids, you will need to show them when presenting the speech, as well as list them in your outline. If you are using sources, please make sure your references are formatted using APA 6th edition style.
Please note that your submissions are checked through SafeAssign for compliance with academic integrity policies. Reports are available to you immediately upon submission.
Please check your outlines for academic integrity - if your work shows any similarity issues, you are responsible for fixing these issues PRIOR to final submission.
Outlines that are not accurately cited, or have too high of a similarity index will not be accepted for grading.
To review the grading rubric that will be used to evaluate your assignment, please click "Assignment Part 1: Informative Speech Outline" link and look for the following icon. Click on "View Rubric" to review all graded elements.
Assignment Part 2: Informative Speech
After preparing your outline you will practice and record your speech. Please note that you cannot pause your recording at any time. If you pause the recording, the assignment will be disqualified, so make sure it does not happen. Be sure to show your audience as well!
Submit information about locating your speech here. If you are uploading your speech to a website, please share the link to your speech. If you are planning to present in KeiserLive! - please enter "will present in Keiser Live!"
Please note: you MUST post complete instructions above to activate the grading rubric used to evaluate your speech and to document the timely submission of your assignment.