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Graded Project

Final Speech

CONTENTS PREPARING YOUR SPEECH 2

RECORING YOUR SPEECH 3

UPLOADING SPEECH ASSIGNMENTS 3

EVALUATION CRITERIA 4

GRADING RUBRIC 5

FINAL SPEECH

Objective

When you complete this section, you’ll be able to prepare an effective narrative/personal experience, informational, or persuasive speech using the key information on the delivery of a speech.

You’ve learned some key information on the delivery of a speech, including information on your voice, your body, methods of delivery, and adapting to your audience. As you prepare, rehearse, and record this final speech assignment, you should put that information into practice, along with all the additional material you’ve learned throughout this course.

For your final speech assignment, you must develop and deliver a speech on a topic of your choice. The speech must be five minutes long. It can be a narrative/personal experience speech, a podcast/informative speech, or a persuasive speech.

PREPARING YOUR SPEECH 1. Choose a topic for your speech. Select a topic that you know about or one that you

would like to learn more about.

2. Gather information on your topic if necessary. If you use outside sources, be sure to give them credit in your speech. The research for this speech should take about three hours.

3. Make a list of the main points you want to address, and write a thesis statement.

4. Choose an organizational pattern, and outline the main points and subpoints of your speech.

5. Develop a strong introduction and conclusion.

6. Prepare at least two presentation aids to use in your speech. Audio/visual aids shouldn’t be longer than 30 seconds for a 5-minute speech.

7. Practice your speech in front of some friends or relatives. As you rehearse your speech, try to apply the concepts you’ve learned. Ask your audience for feedback on your presentation. If necessary, revise your speech based on the input you receive.

RECORDING YOUR SPEECH Once you’ve rehearsed your speech and you’re satisfied with your delivery, set up a time to record the speech.

1. Invite at least five people to serve as your audience.

2. Record the speech. (Be sure the person using the camera pans across the audience at some point during the speech.)

3. Begin the recording by reading the following sentences (fill in the blanks as you read). The type of speech I’ve chosen is _______ (narrative/personal experience, podcast/informative, or persuasive), and the organizational pattern I’ve used is _______. The audience to which I’ve addressed this speech is _______.

4. Pause a few seconds (count to five in your head), and then begin your speech.

5. Watch the recorded speech. Ensure that it fulfills the requirements for the assignment.

UPLOADING SPEECH ASSIGNMENTS To submit your speech for grading, you must record yourself using a digital camera, mobile phone, or other recording device. Use the following procedures to record your videos:

1. Ask a friend or relative to do the recording for you. Before you record the first speech, practice making a few sample videos. Make sure you and your presentation aids are in frame for the entire speech in order to avoid zooming in.

2. When you feel confident about your speech, make the recording. If the assignment asks you to give your speech in front of a group of people, have your partner include a quick shot of the audience.

3. Watch your video before you submit to ensure that your lighting, sound, and camera work won’t interfere with the elements of delivery on which you’re being graded.

4. Once you have your speech file, rename the file. To do this, right-click on the file and select Rename. The new name should consist of your student number, the exam number for this speech (35035400), and your name, with underscores between each naming criterion. At the end of your new file name, be sure to include the file extension, just as it was on the original. For example,

01234567_35035400_Doe_Jane.wav or 01234567_35035400_Doe_Jane.wmv

5. Submit your speeches via your student portal using the digital dropbox.

To submit your projects via the digital dropbox, follow this procedure:

1. Save your speech projects to your desktop or designated folder.

Note: Ensure that your speech file is compatible with Windows Media Player. If an instructor can’t open or view your speech, it will be returned to you ungraded.

2. Go to your student portal and select the button labeled Digital Dropbox.

3. Upload your speech project to the folder created for the submission:

a. Click on Add a File.

b. Select Browse to locate and upload your speech file.

c. Click on Add File.

Note: Do not choose Select Folder or Create New Folder.

Once you’ve submitted your speech, your instructor will receive a notification via email to review your project.

When your speech has been evaluated, your grade will be posted on your student portal. Click on the View Project button next to the exam number to download the Instructor Feedback File and view the instructor’s comments on the grading evaluation form.

If you’re unable to use the dropbox to submit your projects, email your instructor for alternative submission instructions.

EVALUATION CRITERIA Your instructor will ask the following questions in grading your speech.

n Does the speaker consider the audience?

n Does the speaker clearly state the thesis statement?

n Is the speech developed according to the chosen organizational pattern?

n Does the speech have a strong introduction and a strong conclusion?

n Are the speech’s presentation aids effective?

n Does the speaker use accurate language?

n Does the speech exhibit vivid language?

n Is the speech spoken appropriately?

GRADING RUBRIC The following rubric will be used to grade your project.

Grading Criteria A 100-90 B

89-80 C

79-70 F

69-0 Presentation—50 Points

Narrative—The speaker chose an appropriate topic that relates to the general or specific purpose of the speech. The speech was organized according to a particular organizational style: chronological, topical, or spatial. The story had a clear beginning, middle, and end that related to the topic.

Podcast—The speaker chose an appropriate topic that relates to the general or specific purpose of the speech. The speech was organized according to a particular organizational style: time order, narrative order, topical, or logical reasons order. The podcast was appropriate for the designated website and followed the organizational pattern. The speech used clear, vivid, and appropriate lan- guage to present the topic. The presentation was effective in conveying the purpose and message of the podcast.

Persuasive—The speaker chose an appropriate topic that relates to the general or specific purpose of the speech. The speech was organized according to a particular organizational style appropriate for either reasoning with or motivating the audience:

• For the reasoning pattern, the speech followed one of these organizational patterns: statement of reasons, comparative advantages, criteria satisfaction, or refutative pattern. The speaker clearly stated his/her goals and supported the goals within the speech. • For the motivating pattern, the speech followed one of these organizational patterns: problem-solution, problem-cause-solution, or motivated sequence pattern. The speaker included emotional appeals while maintaining credibility and goodwill.

The speech was appropriate for the designated audience and followed the organizational pattern. The speech used clear, vivid, and appropriate language to present the product or service. The presentation was effective in conveying the purpose and message of the speech.

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Speaking Skills—The speaker exhibited enthusiasm in the delivery. The speaker maintained appropriate tone, pitch, volume, and rate. The speaker articulated and pronounced words clearly and correctly. The speaker used a script or notes minimally and maintained an appropriate level of eye contact. He/she identified the audience and formed a bond between him- or herself and the audience.

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Presentation Aid—Two presentation aids were included. Each presentation aid clarified, emphasized, or dramatized what was said, used more than just words, and was large enough to see. If audio aids were used, they were easy to hear and were no longer than 15 seconds. All aids were incorporated and introduced smoothly.

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Appearance—The speaker’s general appearance was appropriate. His or her facial expressions, gestures, and body language did not weaken or take attention away from the speech’s point.

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Content—35 points Introduction—The introduction got the audience’s attention in a creative way. It established a connection between the speaker and the topic. The student included a clear thesis statement.

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Body—The speech made a point about the topic and had at least two to four main ideas that were developed and organized well. There were clear transitions from one idea to the next. Supporting details were incorporated and used to strengthen the speech’s main point. If outside sources were used, they were cited properly.

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Conclusion—The speaker’s conclusion summarized the points in an interesting and/or creative way. It wrapped up the speech, making it clear to the audience the speech was at its end.

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Format—15 points The student included the required opening line: The type of speech I have chosen is ______ (narrative/personal experience, infomercial, or persuasive) and the orga- nizational pattern is _____. The audience to which I’ve addressed this speech is ________. The student followed that line with a five second pause.

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The speech was 5 minutes long. One point will be deducted for every 10 seconds over/under 5 minutes. The student had a five member audience and panned into the audience per the instructions. One point awarded per member, up to five points total.