supporting materials for a speech

Objective

Describe possible uses for different types of supporting materials

Assignment Overview

In this writing assignment, you will explore a mapping technique that you can use to identify types of supporting materials that are suited to helping prove the main points in a speech.

Deliverables

Step 1 Review lesson information.

Review the information presented in the lesson that explores types of supporting materials and ways to locate them. Supporting materials are key to any speech, as they add credibility to your thesis statement. In this information-rich age, you are fortunate to be able to locate a variety of supporting materials at the click of your mouse.

Step 2 Create a structure.

Select an existing topic, thesis, and main points that you used in one of the assignments for Week 3. List the following information:

· Topic

· General Purpose (inform or persuade for this assignment)

· Specific Purpose

· Thesis Statement

· Question Based on Thesis Statement

· At Least Three Main Points

Step 3 Consider material types.

Review the information presented in the lesson about types of supporting materials and the ways in which they can be used effectively. Based on the topic, thesis statement, and main points you selected, determine at least three different types of supporting materials that will help you achieve the specific purpose of your speech.

Step 4 Copy the table below and paste it into your document.

Main Point	Type(s) of Supporting Material	Reasons for Selecting Type(s) of Supporting Material

Step 5 Fill in the table.

Enter the main points for your informative or persuasive speech.

· For each point, identify at least one type of supporting material that would help you prove your thesis and achieve the specific purpose of your speech.

· Match the type of supporting material and the purpose it serves with each main point. Then, briefly explain why you selected that type.