Please submit the outline for your Informative Speech as an attachment in an MS Word document or PDF Be certain that your outline includes a references page in APA format and a hyperlinkLinks to an external site. to your speech posted on YouTube.
For this assignment, you will present an Informative Speech (think of it as teaching about a topic youve researched) to your audience of at least 4 adults about your topic of choice.
The topic or your speech must be on a forgotten historical figure (the person does not have to be deceased). The goal of the speech, remember, is to inform. The goal is not to persuade.
An example of a forgotten historical figure would be Claudette Colvin. She was the young black teenager who refused to give up her seat on the bus and start the Montgomery Bus Boycottnot Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks re-enacted the event and was chosen as the face of the movement. As you prepare for the speech
This speech must be no less than 4.5 minutes and no more than 6 minutes long. Please keep this in mind as you develop your outline.
In order to receive credit for your outline, you must include a references section, employ credible sources and use proper APA style formatting. You must employ a minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed or otherwise credible/expert sources. Using your library site and clicking on peer reviewed for your search in the database you are using or going to Google Scholar for your search will help ensure that your resources are credible. Do not rely on .com sources.
When recording your speech, you must pan your audience with the camera once during your speech so that I can see that they are present and engaged. Please avoid annoying noises or distractions. Please position the camera in a way that you are facing both your audience and the camera if possible. You can also hand-off your camera to one of your audience members after they introduce themselves. Editing is not permitted.
Again, be sure to use MSWord or PDF to turn in your outline. Please do not copy/paste your outline into the assignment text box as your APA formatting will not hold.
Please be sure to use note cards to facilitate eye contact with your audience and keep you on track as you speak.
Informative speech grading rubric
__/20 Outline is present, properly formatted in APA, accurate, detailed enough from which to present; clear thesis and well organized; no errors; On time submission and not late
__/20 Speech performance is conversational tone with good vocal and nonverbal performance including eye contact; body language is professional and matches tone of speech with no distracting gestures or movements; good grammar; audience clearly present and engaged
__/20 Speech is organized well with effective transitions and clear main points; intro, body, and conclusion are clear; Transitions are creative and increase the flow of the speech; presentation is not too short or too long
__/10 Main points are supported with evidence, stories, etc.
__/10 Speech content is related to topic; there is a creative hook
__/20 Content is informative (not persuasive) and the descriptions and definitions provided significant explanation of the topic; appropriate detail
__/20 Research and Verbal citations are present and accurate as necessary; there are no instances of unsubstantiated claims; (speech cannot be based entirely on personal experience)