Best of Best: Module 8

PART I: SHORT RESPONSE

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

Prompt: You will select a topic for your ceremonial 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 8 that explores ceremonial speeches.  In particular, focus on the situations in which you might need to present a ceremonial speech and principles to use to present a ceremonial speech effectively.

Step 2: Select an occasion or situation for your ceremonial speech.

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

• Description of the setting (occasion or situation) for your ceremonial speech

• 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: 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.