Please choose between the two approved topics in the template. Please, no plagiarism.

COM201: ASSIGNMENT 3 Persuasive Speech Assignment 3.1 Due Date Points Outline Week 6 80 Assignment 3.2 Due Date Points Speech (3-4 min.) Week 7 170 Self -Review Week 7 30 By now, you’ve learned how to develop, research, and organize a speech in addition to gaining confidence as a speaker. For your third assignment, you’ll put all of these skills to good use by preparing and delivering a researched, persuasive speech. Persu asive speaking is challenging because the goal is to create , reinforce, or change people’s beliefs or actions. Your success will depend on your ability to ad apt your speech to the audience and to support your message with credible resources. Reference Chap ters  View the Sample Persuasive Speeches located in Week 6 of your course.  Chapter 16 : Speaking to Persuade . This chapter provides information on the three types of persuasive speeches and how to organize them.  Chapter 17: Methods of Persuasion . This chapter provides strategies for building credibility, using evidence and reasoning, and appealing to emotions. 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 . Earn the Persuasion Microcredential  Complete this assignment and the course with a 70% or higher to earn the Persuasion Microcredential. Access Course Info/Strayer University Credentials in the left menu for more information. 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 page for instructions Assignment 3.1 Persuasive Speech Outline Due Week 6: 80 points 1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your persuasiv e speech . o Topic A: Should Children Under the Age of 10 Own Cell Phones? Deliver a speech on question of v alue . o Topic B: Should Self -Driving Cars Be Legal? Deliver a speech on question of policy . 2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word. o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 3.1” section located in Week 6 of your course. o Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you'll stay within the 4-minute time limit. o You must use at least two quality resources. 3) Submit the completed Micros oft Word template in Blackboard (this is separate from your speech /self -review ). Assignment 3.2 Persuas ive Speech and Self -Review Due Week 7: 20 0 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 3.2” section located in Week 7 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 s elf -review questions. o After you have recorded your speech, address the self -review questions in the “Assignment 3.2” section located in Week 7 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. See next page s for grading *Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards: POINTS: 80 ASSIGNMENT 3.1: PERSUASIVE 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 any outline to Blackboard. 2. Outline provides solid flow for speech and incorpora tes 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 a t least 2 credible sources . Submitted outline provided partial sense of flow for speech and correctly incorporates at least 1 credible sources . Submitted outline provided little sense of flow for speech and does not correctly incorporate at least 2 credible sources . Did not submit 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 or outline had major issues that impacted readability. POINTS: 170 ASSIGNMENT 3.2: PERSUASIVE 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: 10% 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 insuffi ciently supports main points 3. Methods of Persuasion Weight: 20 % One or more methods used effectively throughout One or more methods used effectively multiple times One method used somewhat effectively multiple times One method used ineffectively No methods used 4. 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 5. Speech Organization Weight: 1 0% 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 6. Time Requirement Weight: 10% 3-4 minutes +/ - 15 seconds 3-4 minutes +/ - 30 seconds 3-4 minutes +/ - 45 seconds 3-4 minutes +/ - 60 seconds 3-4 minutes +/ - 75 seconds 7. Delivery Weight: 10% 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 8. 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 9. Overall Effectiveness Weight 10% 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 3.2: PERSUASIVE 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.