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Public Speaking Written Assignment 1: Speech Outline

*** Be sure to review the Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources page located on the previous module page.

Public Speaking Written Assignment 1: Speech Outline

Directions/Topic:

1. Create a complete preparation Speech Outline  using the outline template below for a persuasive speech.

2. You may choose from one of the topics below:

· Why banning the use of cell phones while driving should be mandatory nationwide

· What I see as the biggest challenges young adults face today

· Increased dependence on technology in the U.S.

· Bullying in schools.

· Gun laws in the U.S.

3. In your  Introduction include a sentence that describes the  general purpose  and  central idea of your speech. You should also include a  thesis statement which identifies what your speech will be addressing.

4. Limit your Key Points to no more than 3. Limit your supporting statements with resources to no more than 2 per Key Point.

5. State your Key Points and supporting materials in complete sentences.

6. In your Conclusion, summarize your Key Points and include a call for action.

7. Cite your sources in APA format. 

8. Based on your submitted Speech Outline, you will create a Written Speech, which will be your next assignment, Assignment #2

 

Follow the template exactly:

Title:

I. Introduction: (Include in your introduction a sentence that describes  the general purpose  and  central idea of your speech.  Also include a thesis statement.)

II. Topic Sentence 1: A. Supporting statement, cite source B. Supporting Statement, cite source

III. Topic Sentence 2: A. Supporting Statement, cite source B. Supporting Statement, cite source

IV. Topic Sentence 3: A. Supporting Statement, cite source B. Supporting Statement, cite source

V. Conclusion

 

Sources - minimum of 2 websites required

 

Excel General Rubric_2020

Excel General Rubric_2020
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent main idea and supporting details address the writing prompt	5 pts Exemplary Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting details 4 pts Proficient Evident main idea with support which may be general or limited 3 pts Developing Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or lack support of topic 2 pts Needs Improvement Purpose and main idea are unclear, irrelevant details 1 pts Unsatisfactory Lacks apparent main idea; development is minimal or non-existent	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization structure, introduction, body, conclusion	5 pts Exemplary Effectively organized in logical manner; creative and engaging intro, body and conclusion 4 pts Proficient Organization is appropriate; evident attempt of clear intro, body and conclusion 3 pts Developing Organization is fair; may be a “list” of events; intro, body and/or conclusion not fully developed 2 pts Needs Improvement Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow; missing or weak intro, body and/or conclusion 1 pts Unsatisfactory Lack of coherence; confusing; no identifiable introduction or conclusion	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoice/Word Choice/Fluency sentence variety, grammar, spelling, punctuation	5 pts Exemplary Expressive and engaging, carefully chosen words, complex and varied sentences, exceptional control of standard conventions of writing 4 pts Proficient Functional language with broad range of words, good sentence structure with variety, strong control of conventions, errors are minor 3 pts Developing Sentence variety is evident but awkward, monotonous and choppy structure, control of most writing conventions 2 pts Needs Improvement Limited sentence variety, limited control of conventions with frequent errors 1 pts Unsatisfactory Lacks sentence variety and structure, difficult to follow, confusing at times, grammar errors are distracting	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format three main components must be included: title page, in-text citations, reference page	5 pts Exemplary The three components are error free, ample mix of quotations and paraphrasing implemented with in-text citations 4 pts Proficient Minimal errors in the three components and in-text citations are provided throughout the essay 3 pts Developing Formatting errors apparent in the three components and/or paper lacks sufficient in-text citations 2 pts Needs Improvement The three components are attempted but incorrectly formatted and/or paper needs additional in-text citations 1 pts Unsatisfactory One or more of the three components is missing, in-text citations are not implemented (automatic resubmission required indicated by a score of 11)	5 pts
Total Points: 20

Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources

General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources

Be sure to note the  specific requirements for length and sources stated in the  specific writing assignment.

 

Required Components for all assignments.

· Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced

· Cover Page - include the following information, centered

Title of Assignment

Student Name

Course Name

· Essay - follow structure/sample outline explained below

· References - written on separate page after the essay using APA Format 

____________________________________________________________________________________________

In-text Citations/APA Reference Page

View the following video regarding plagiarism and citing sources in the body of the essay (in-text citations)

https://youtu.be/OsAQOnjk_To?t=3Links to an external site.

 

When quoting or paraphrasing, in-text citations are formatted in the body of your essay as follows:

(Author, date).

if no author is provided

(Title, date).

Paraphrase example:

Excel High School writing assignments have specific length and source requirements (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).

 

 

Direct quote examples:

"Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment" (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).

or

General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources states, "Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing  assignment."

 

References - need to be retrieved from public websites (do not use websites that require usernames/passwords). Wikipedia  cannot be listed as one of the sources.  Always list the course textbook as a source.

Use the following citation generator for help formatting your textbook or outside sources.

https://www.scribbr.com/Links to an external site.

click Citation Tools, then choose APA Citation Generator from the drop down menu

 

 

Basic APA Website Format:  Author Last Name, First Initial. (Date). Title of the Article/Page. web address

Ex.  Martin, K. (2020). General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources. www.excelhighschool.comLinks to an external site.

If no author is listed, begin with the title and format as follows:

Ex. General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources. (2020).  www.excelhighschool.comLinks to an external site.

 

 

Sample Essay Outline

I.  Introduction; Paragraph 1: What is the essay about? (approx. 5 sentences)

1. First point/idea overview

2. Second point/idea overview

3. Third point/idea overview (if necessary)                                                                                                                                                                                        

II. Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence for first point/idea

1. Supporting detail #1

2. Supporting detail #2

3. Supporting detail #3

 

III.  Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence transitioning to second point/idea

1. Supporting detail #1

2. Supporting detail #2

3. Supporting detail #3     

 

IV.  Body Paragraph 4: Topic sentence transitioning to third point/idea (if necessary)

1. Supporting detail #1

2. Supporting detail #2

3. Supporting detail #3

 

V.  Concluding Paragraph 5: Analysis/What was the point of the essay? What does the information reveal?

1. Summary of first point/idea

2. Summary of second point/idea

3. Summary of third point/idea   

                      *** in-text citations must be implemented throughout the essay***