PART I: SHORT RESPONSE

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

Prompt: You will select a topic for your informational speech. Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in four to seven minutes.

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 7 that explores informative speeches. In particular, focus on the goals of informative speeches, principles of effective informative speeches, and types of informative speeches.

Step 2: Select a topic that fits into one of the categories of informative speeches: description, definition, or demonstration.

Step 3: In a word processing document for this assignment, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

· Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)

· Topic

· Specific purpose

· Thesis

· Question based on thesis

· Three to five main points

Step 4: Save and submit your document. Remember to use proper APA Style.

PART II: SHORT RESPONSE

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

Prompt: You will select a topic for your persuasive speech. Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in four to seven minutes.

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 7 that explores persuasive speeches. In particular, focus on the goals of persuasive speeches, principles of effective persuasive speeches, and types of persuasive speeches.

Step 2: Select a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches: questions of fact, questions of value, or questions of policy.

Step 3: In a word processing document for this assignment, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

o Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)

o Topic

o Specific purpose

o Thesis

o Question based on thesis

o Three to five main points

Step 4: Save and submit your document. Remember to use proper APA Style.

Please remember that iBoard allows you to upload multiple documents at a time. You will submit the following homework assignments:

PART III: SPEECH

Modules 5 through 8 Homework Assignments will be a continuation of the speech process. You will construct your speech by answering the following prompt, which will be given at the beginning of each homework assignment. This is a step-by-step process. As long as you read the textbook, read the online material, and complete the activities, you will not encounter much difficulty.

Prompt: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial. Should the Internet be censored by the government? Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet. You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt. The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

1. Continuing from Modules 5 and 6 Homework Assignments, take out your outline and introductory paragraph and reread them.

2. Using your outline, write the 3 body paragraphs of your speech and the conclusion. Include as much reasoning behind your position as possible. Make sure that you transition between sentences and paragraphs.

3. You will turn in your complete speech (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion). Make sure that it is in one document