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.