For Josephine Smart only
Assignment 07
SP180 Principles of Public Speaking
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Project: Written Speech
1. Submit your speech with a title page, your name, and date submitted.
2. Your response should be a minimum of two (2) double-spaced pages to a maximum of four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.
3. Develop your speech based on the preparation outline you submitted for Assignment 6.
4. Write your speech using tips, techniques, and guidelines studied in the lesson.
5. Create a reference list that includes any and all sources you use to locate information.
6. Review the Speech Grading Criteria.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
(1) Gets attention, (2) clearly
identifies topic, (3)
establishes credibility, and
(4) previews the main points
Meets any three of the four
criteria
Meets any two of the four
criteria
Meets only one of the four
criteria
20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points
Main points are clear, fully
developed and well
supported,
sources are documented
Main points are somewhat
clear and developed, some
support, some
documentation
Main points need clarity
and support lack of sources
and documentation
Main points are not clear
and have no support and
no sources or
documentation
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Use of language contributes
to effectiveness of the
speech, demonstrates
imagination and creativity
Use of language good but
lacks imagination and
creativity
Use of language causes
potential confusion, unclear
Use of language is
inappropriate
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Speech flows very well,
demonstrates identified
organizational method
Speech well-organized with
no clear use of identified
organizational method
Speech somewhat
organized
Speech is disorganized, no
logical flow
10 points 7 points 3 points 0 points
(1) Ties main points and
central idea together
effectively, (2)effective use
of transitions (3) approach is
original and inventive, use of
stylistics techniques as
narratives, examples,
quotes, etc.
Meets any two of the three
criteria
Meets any one of the three
criteria
Meets none of the three
criteria
15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points
(1) Summarizes central idea
and key points briefly, (2)
concludes in a memorable
fashion with impact, (3) calls
for some action
Meets any two of the three
criteria
Meets any one of the three
criteria
Meets none of the three
criteria
Mechanics (10
Points)
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Introduction (15
points)
Use of Language (10
points)
Organization (10
points)
Body (20 points)
Format (10 Points)
Style of writing (10
points)
Conclusion (15
points)
This is the end of Assignment 7.