4 minute written out INFORMATIVE speech about adoption using 2 sources. With a written out prepared outline in APA format. see attached rubric and no plagiarism
COMM201 - Public Speaking and Rhetorical Persuasion
Portfolio Project Directions and Rubric
This Assessment is worth 25% of your gradeOutcomes
Completing this Assessment will help you to meet the following:
Course Outcomes
Anticipate audience reactions to oral presentations and adjust presentation format when appropriate.
Listen to, analyze, and respond to verbal and non-verbal messages from associates supervisors, and clients/customers in a variety of oral communication situations.
Deliver oral presentations using visual support materials in a variety of situations.
Provide listener feedback to complete communication cycle and effect greater success for the speaker and the listener.
Institutional Outcomes
Information Literacy and Communication - Please demonstrate how you utilized appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then illustrate how you communicated your
findings in visual, written, and/or oral formats.
Relational Learning - Provide an example and discuss the ways in which you were able to transfer knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning, and life experiences to new situations.
Thinking Abilities - Please provide an example of how you employed strategies for reflection on learning and practice. How did you utilize this process to adjust your learning process for continual improvement?
Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning - Provide an example and discuss the ways in which you followed established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.
Community and Career - Provide an example through which you were able to participate in social, learning, and professional communities for personal and career growth. Evaluate your participation and what you learned from your involvement.
Deliverable items for the Portfolio Project will be required at different points during the course. Details for each submission are included below. The timeline is as follows:
| Deadline | Activity |
| Due by 11:59 pm, ET Tuesday of Week 6 | Part 1: Rough Draft: Submit initial persuasive speech to Portfolio Project Discussion. |
| Due by 11:59 pm, ET Tuesday of Week 7 | Part 2: Provide feedback in Portfolio Project Discussion to three classmates. |
| Due by the end of Week 7 at 11:59 pm, ET. | Part 3: Final draft: Submit revised, final Portfolio Project and preparation outline to your electronic portfolio account |
| Due by the end of Week 7.5 at 11:59 pm, ET. | Part 4: Reflection - Evaluate the experience of delivering then revising your speech |
You will submit a 4-5-minute persuasive speech on a topic of your choice. Speeches shorter than four minutes or longer than five minutes will lose points. To complete this Portfolio Project, you will apply a variety of public speaking, skills, knowledge, and techniques that are covered in the course. You will also strengthen your time-management skills. Together, these skills will help you to communicate clearly and confidently as you enter and operate in the workplace.
Deliverable Descriptions:Week 6 (by Tuesday): Initial speech: Submit video of initial persuasive speech for peer and instructor feedback in discussion. Preparation outline is not due at this time.
Week 7 (by Tuesday: Feedback: Provide constructive, critical feedback in discussion to four classmates.
Week 7 (Saturday deadline): Speech: Submit video of final, revised speech and preparation outline.
Week 7.5: Evaluation: Submit evaluation of experience of revising and delivering speech.
Week 7: Final Submission to ePortfolioThis week is the final submission of your Portfolio Project. Take instructor and peer feedback, make corrections, and submit your final Portfolio Project to your ePortfolio.
The final Portfolio Project (Part 3) has two parts:
A preparation outline of your speech.
A video of you presenting your prepared speech.
For directions on how to upload your project to your ePortfolio, please see Student Resources.
DirectionsSelect a topic that interests you and one on which you can form an opinion. Please note the following topics are off-limits: abortion, the death penalty, the legalization of marijuana, global warming, physician-assisted suicide, and religious views. These have been done and done again, and they are too broad to effectively address in 4 or 5 minutes.
Develop a preparation outline for your speech. The preparation outline should be written as a full sentence-outline and include a title, central idea statement, an introduction, a body with main points, sub-points, and transitions, a conclusion; and a references page. Write your outline in Microsoft Word and adhere to APA rules for formatting. Please refer to the Sample Preparation Outline. Check your writing for errors in spelling and grammar. Carefully review the Grading Rubric below to ensure you have met all necessary criteria.
In preparing your speech, create an effective speech introduction, effective main points, and an effective conclusion. Make sure transitions are used to help the audience through the speech.
Use supporting materials (examples, testimonies, statistics, explanations, or illustrations) to support the points you will make in your evaluation. Integrate information from at least two reliable, authoritative sources in your speech with proper oral citations. Sources can include any type of written material such as books, journals, magazines, and Web sites or personal communication through interviews, e-mail, telephone, etc. Sources can also include Web videos, television, and movies.
An example of an oral citation is as follows: "One reason I am passionate about becoming a pediatric nurse is that I love working with people. According to PediatricNursing.com, pediatric nurses often work with both parents and children."
In this speech, use a visual aid to bolster your message. Many types of visual aids can give a speech greater impact. They include objects, graphics, and even your own body. While the visual aid does not need to be the focus of this speech, part of your grade on this assessment comes from how effectively the visual aid connects to and/or amplifies your speech or any part of it.
In delivering the speech, do not read word-for-word from a written document, from lists of information, or from your preparation outline. (Though it is OK to occasionally refer to written information during your speech). Watch your video before you submit it. Ensure it is professional and clearly audible.
Before submitting the final version of your speech, you will submit a rough draft on which you will receive peer and instructor feedback. After making revisions based on the feedback, you will submit your final speech video and preparation outline. After submitting the final draft, you will reflect on your experience completing the Portfolio Project.
Carefully review the Grading Rubrics below to ensure you have met all necessary criteria.
COMM201 Portfolio Project Rough Draft Rubric
| 100 points Student submits rough draft of Portfolio Project speech to the W6D: Discussion on time. | 90-10 points Student fails to submit rough draft of Portfolio Project speech to the W6D: Discussion on time. (-10 points per day late). | 0 points Student fails to submit rough draft of Portfolio Project speech to the W6D: Discussion. |
COMM201 Portfolio Project Peer Critique Rubric
| Feedback is rubric-based points: ___ | 25 points Student’s feedback to classmates discusses three or more of the rubric categories. | 20 points Student’s feedback to class- mates discusses two of the rubric categories. | 10 points Student’s feedback to classmates discusses one of the rubric categories. | 0 points Student’s feedback neglects to mention rubric categories. |
| Identification of strengths points: ___ | 25 points Student identifies several specific strengths of classmates’ initial speeches. | 20 points Student identifies one specific strengths of classmates’ initial speeches. | 10 points Student may offer general praise or compliments that do not help class-mates assess their work. | 0 points Student neglects to identify specific strengths of classmate’s initial speeches or offer praise. |
| Analysis of opportunities for improvement points: ___ | 25 points Student respectfully offers several specific questions or suggestions in each critique that classmates can consider using to improve the quality of their speeches. | 20 points Student respectfully offers several specific questions or suggestions in most of the critiques that classmates can consider using to improve the quality of their speeches. | 10 points Student respectfully offers a single specific question or suggestion in each critique that classmates can consider using to improve the quality of their speeches. | 0 points Student neglects to identify specific opportunities that classmates may use to improve their speeches. Or student’s feedback insults or disrespects classmates. |
| Feedback to three peers points: ___ | 25 points Student provides feedback to three peers. | 15 points Student provides feedback to two peers. | 5 points Student provides feedback to one peer. | 0 points Student provides no feedback. |
COMM201 Portfolio Project Final Draft Rubric
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Needs Improvement |
| Outline: Points: ___ | 10-9 points The outline identifies the topic or position of which the speaker wishes to persuade the audience. It has a clear introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions. It lists main points and sub-points of the speaker’s argument or case in full sentences. It contains information from at least two credible, authoritative sources, which are listed as full citations on a references page. The citations adhere to APA rules with relative precision. Outline is polished and professional. It contains no major errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. | 8-7 points It may not clearly identify the topic or position of which the speaker wishes to persuade the audience. It has an introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions. It lists main points and sub-points of the speaker’s argument or case that may or may not be complete or written as full sentences. The outline contains information from at least two credible, authoritative sources, which are listed as full citations on a references page. The citations adhere to APA rules with some errors. It may contain minor errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. | 6-0 points The outline may or may not identify the speaker’s topic or the position of which he wishes to persuade the audience. The introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions may not be clearly labeled. Main points and sub-points are missing or not written as full sentences. The references page contains fewer sources than the directions require. The citations may generally neglect to adhere to APA rules. Or the outline and/or references page may be missing. Outline contains significant errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that make the outline confusing. |
| Speech: Preparation 10 points Points: ___ | 10-9 points The speech thoroughly and clearly addresses the requirements listed in the directions. | 8-7 points The speech addresses the requirements listed in the directions, but it may not meet the time requirements. | 6-0 points The speech may neglect to address some or all requirements listed in the directions and may not meet the time requirements. |
| Speech: Introduction 15 points Points: ___ | 15-14 points Introduction uses creative approach to gain listeners’ attention immediately, clearly states the persuasive speech’s topic, relates the speech to the audience, states the central idea, and overviews main points. | 13-11 points Introduction attempts to gain listeners’ attention, but it may need improved. It states the persuasive speech’s topic. The purpose is clear, but it may not clearly state the central idea or preview the main points. | 10-0 points Introduction is awkward or non-existent. There is no attempt to gain the listeners’ attention. It is difficult to determine what the speech will be about. It may not state the central idea or preview the main points. |
| Speech: Body 15 points Points: ____ | 15-14 points Body consists of unified main points that are clearly stated assertions in support of the speech’s central idea. There is adequate support of the main points with examples, statistics, etc. There are transitions that clearly indicate movement between each main point. | 13-11 points Main points lack complete unity or support of the central idea. The support may be inadequate for some main points. Transitions exist but are wordy or ineffective. | 10-0 points Main points lack unity, aren’t assertions, or aren’t related to the central idea. The support is inadequate or missing. Transitions are missing or ineffective. |
| Speech: 10 points Points: ___ | 10-9 points Speaker signals the conclusion. It is creative and interesting. Speaker reinforces all main points and leaves listeners with a final thought. | 8-7 points Conclusion provides closure and reinforces main points of speech. | 6-0 points Conclusion is weak or missing. Speaker struggles to reinforce main points or confuses the audience. Conclusion may introduce new information. |
| Speech: 25 points Points: ___ | 25-23 points The speaker exhibits professional, upbeat body language, appearance, and facial expressions. The speaker’s rate of speech is natural and voice is relaxed. The speaker uses volume and enunciation to help engage audience. The speaker uses professional language. The speech is delivered extemporaneously with good eye contact, energy, and a conversational tone. | 22-19 points The speaker exhibits professional body language, appearance, and facial expressions. The speaker’s rate of speech is generally even and voice is natural. The speaker and uses some vocal variety to connect with the audience. At times, the speech may include lengthy pauses and rapid speaking. The speaker’s language is generally professional, appropriate, and clear. The speaker may rely too much on notes, lack sufficient eye contact, or recite the speech. | 18-0 points The speaker’s language, appearance, and/or facial expressions may appear unprofessional. The speaker may speak too softly or too quickly or may read continuously from prepared text. The speaker may offer little or no variance in volume or tone. The speaker’s language may be unprofessional or too casual. Little to no eye contact is made. |
| Visual Aid 5 points Points: ___ | 5-4 points Visual aid is relevant, enhances the speech, has impact, is easy to under-stand, and is easily seen. The visual aid is effectively in the speech. | 3-2 points Visual aid is relevant enhances the speech, has impact, is easy to understand, and is easily seen. The visual aid’s use in the speech is awkward. |
Visual aid is missing, is irrelevant, fails to enhance the speech, is hard to understand, or is hard to see. |
| Speech: 10 points Points: ___ | 10 points Student clearly and appropriately verbally cites sources in the speech. There is no indication of plagiarism. | 9-1 points Student verbally cites sources in speech; but some may be missing, they are integrated poorly, or there are signs of plagiarism. | 0 points Student neglects to verbally cite sources in speech, and thus main points are vulnerable to skepticism or doubt. |
