COM 201
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COM201_Assignment_2_Overview.pdf
Assignment 2.1 Outline
Assignment 2.2
Speech (2-3 min.)
Self-Review
Due Date Points
Week 4 80
Due Date Points
Week 5 115
Week 5 30
See next page for instructions
COM201: ASSIGNMENT 2
Informative Speech
You’ve learned a lot about effective speaking and you’re already working on improving your delivery skills. It’s time to take the next step toward becoming a powerful speaker! Your second assignment is to prepare and deliver a well-researched, informative speech. Everything you’ve read and practiced so far in this course relates directly to successful informative speaking.
Reference Chapters
• Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech. This chapter will help you create a well-organized speech that connects with your audience.
• Chapter 10: Giving Your First Speech. This chapter will help you prepare a strong introduction and conclusion for your speech.
Strayer Writing Standards
• You are required to use at least two quality resources for this assignment. Follow the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) for citing each source. The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation.
• Per SWS and APA guidelines, your outline must incorporate in text and reference page citations.
Technical Difficulties
• For technical difficulties reach out to me via:
o email horner@strayer o phone 240-484-4353
o Blackboard Chat Line (when available)
See next pages for grading
Assignment 2.1 Informative Speech Outline Due Week 4: 80 points
1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your informative speech.
o Topic A: How to Succeed in College | Deliver a speech about a process.
o Topic B: History of Your Hometown | Deliver a speech about an event.
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 2.1” section located in Week 4 of your course.
o Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you'll
stay within the 3-minute time limit.
o You must use at least two quality resources.
3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in Blackboard (this is separate from your speech/self-review).
4) For this assignment, you will not compose an essay or speech. You are only required to submit an outline.
Assignment 2.2 Informative Speech and Self-Review Due Week 5: 145 points
1) Part 1: Record or upload your speech.
o Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read your notes word for word.
o Follow the technical instructions for recording your video in the “Assignment
2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course.
o Remember to watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want to record another version?
2) Part 2: Complete the self-review questions.
o After you have recorded your speech, address the self-review questions in the
“Assignment 2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course. This reflection helps you step back and take a second look at your work, with an eye on improvement and highlighting your achievements!
3) Submit your speech and self-review in Blackboard.
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 80 ASSIGNMENT 2.1: INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Criteria Exemplary 100% - A
Proficient 85% - B
Fair 75% - C
Meets Minimum Expectations 65% - D
Unacceptable 0% - F
1. Completed outline submitted to Blackboard.
Weight: 40%
Submitted a complete, well- developed outline.
Submitted a complete outline but some areas needed more information or development.
Submitted an outline but it was partially developed and / or was missing some information.
Submitted an outline but it was insufficiently developed and / or missing large amounts of information.
Did not submit an informative outline to Blackboard.
2. Outline provides solid flow for speech and incorporates at least 2 credible sources.
Weight: 40%
Submitted outline provided excellent sense of flow without any noticeable errors for speech and correctly incorporates at least 2 credible sources.
Submitted outline provided strong sense of flow with only minor errors for speech and correctly incorporates at least 2 credible sources.
Submitted outline provided partial sense of flow for speech and correctly incorporates at least 1 credible sources.
Submitted outline may provide a sense of flow for speech, but it does not correctly incorporate at least 2 credible sources.
Did not submit an informative outline or outline structure provided no sense of flow for speech.
3. Outline checked for spelling / grammar issues.
Weight 20%
Outline was clean, clear, and easy to read throughout the entire submission.
Outline had no major spelling / grammar issues but minor issues throughout the submission.
Outline had major spelling / grammar issues in 25% and minor issues throughout the submission.
Outline had major spelling / grammar issues in 50% of the submission.
Did not submit an informative outline or outline had major issues that impacted readability.
POINTS: 115 ASSIGNMENT 2.2: INFORMATIVE SPEECH
Criteria Exemplary 100% - A
Proficient 85% - B
Fair 75% - C
Meets Minimum Expectations 65% - D
Unacceptable 0% - F
1. Introduction Weight: 10%
Gains attention and interest, previews main points
Gains attention and interest, generally previews main points
Some problems with gaining attention and interest and/or with previewing main points
Insufficiently gains attention and interest or insufficiently previews main points
Does not gain attention and interest, and/or does not preview main points
2. Research Weight: 15%
Cites at least two credible sources that support main points
Cites at least two credible sources that generally support main points
Cites at least two credible sources, but lacks support for at least one main point
Cites only one credible source, insufficiently supports at least one main point
Does not cite any credible sources, and/or insufficiently supports main points
3. Conclusion Weight 10%
Reinforces central idea, uses strong closing
Reinforces central idea, uses generally strong closing
Some problems with reinforcing central idea and/or with using strong closing
Insufficiently reinforces central idea or uses weak closing
Does not reinforce central idea, and/or does not use strong closing
4. Speech Organization
Weight: 15%
Well organized, logical structure
Well organized, generally logical structure
Some problems with organization and/or with logical structure
Insufficiently organized or insufficiently structured
Limited or no organization, and/or limited or no logical structure
5. Time Requirement
Weight: 10%
2-3 minutes +/- 15 seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 30 seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 45 seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 60 seconds
2-3 minutes +/- 75 seconds
6. Delivery Weight: 15%
Strong eye contact, expressive voice, and natural gestures
Good eye contact, generally expressive voice and natural gestures
Average eye contact, some expressive voice, minimally distracting gestures
Insufficient eye contact, limited expressive voice and/or unnatural gestures
Very little / no eye contact, no expressive voice, unnatural gestures
7. Speech Clarity, and Visual Quality
Weight 10%
Clear and consistent throughout
Generally clear and consistent
Some problems with clarity and consistency
Problems with clarity and consistency throughout
Limited or no audio, video, and/or other technology
8. Overall Effectiveness
Weight 15%
Connects well with audience and achieves purpose
Generally connects with audience and achieves purpose
Connects somewhat with audience, partially achieves purpose
Limited connection with audience, doesn’t fully achieve purpose
Doesn’t connect with audience or achieve purpose
POINTS: 30
ASSIGNMENT 2.2: INFORMATIVE SPEECH SELF-REVIEW
Criteria Exemplary 100% - A
Proficient 85% - B
Fair 75% - C
Meets Minimum Expectations 65% - D
Unacceptable 0% - F
1. Submit a completed self- review.
Weight: 20%
Submitted a completed self- review.
Submitted a generally completed self- review.
Submitted a partially completed self- review.
Submitted a minimally completed self-review.
Did not submit a self-review.
2. Self-review was well-developed.
Weight: 80%
Submitted self- review provided excellent comments on student progress/work.
Submitted self- review provided good comments on student progress/work.
Submitted self- review provided acceptable comments on student progress/work.
Submitted self- review provided minimal comments on student progress/work.
Did not submit completed self- review, or submitted self- review provided no comments on student progress/work.
