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
OverviewYou 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.
Select 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.ss
Carefully review the Grading Rubrics below to ensure you have met all necessary criteria.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. | points 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. |
