Speech 7

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:

• oDescription of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)
• oTopic
• oSpecific purpose
• oThesis
• oQuestion based on thesis
• oThree 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.