Description
Preparing an Informative Speech
Objective
- Prepare an informative speech outline to be used with Speech #3
- Research and list two sources using APA format
Assignment Overview
In this writing assignment, you will review the process used to select a topic and determine the specific purpose and main points for a speech.
Deliverables
You will identify the following and create the outline for your Informative Speech.
- Topic
- General Purpose Statement
- Specific Purpose Statement
- Central Idea Statement
- Three to five main points and details
Submit a one-page APA formatted outline answering the listed questions about your informative speech and your informative speech outline. Your specific purpose statement should give a description of who your audience is as well as what you hope to accomplish.
Step 1
NOTE: This assignment is part of the requirements for your Speech # 3, the Informative Speech. You will be using this outline for your Informative Speech topic.
Select a Topic (Links to an external site.)
Limit the scope of your topic to fit a five-seven minute speech.
Step 2
Review the information in the course about creating a general-purpose statement, a specific-purpose statement, and a central idea statement.
Using the APA Outline Template, list your statements for your topic and create an outline using three-five main points and details.
Step 3
Understand the importance of reputable references. A successful presentation depends on having reputable support material for your points. It is necessary to let your audience know exactly where you got your information. You need to refer to your sources while speaking so your audience will know where it came from.
You may use the internet for these 2 sources. You may choose to use the school's online databases. (Note: Speech 4 will require it). https://digitalprairieok.net/discover/. Directions on how to do this can be found in student resources for this course.
Cite your sources in an APA formatted reference page. It is the last page of the outline template.
Note: Failure to reference your sources is considered plagiarism. It is a serious offense. Grammarly checks for this.
Step 4
Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place, and submit a copy to your instructor using the submission button.
Writing Rubrics
6 points Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
6 points APA-style outline
8 points APA formatted References page
20 points Content: Outline following the guidelines
40 Points Possible
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Running head: INFORMATION SPEECH
Information Speech
Student's name
Student's institution
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INFORMATION SPEECH
2
Information Speech
Topic
Social Media
General Purpose Statement
To inform my audience.
Specific Purpose Statement
How social media has built and ruined relationships among the youth
Central Idea Statement
Social media has created a quick and efficient way of communicating with loved ones. It has also
ruined relationships when users misuse these platforms to expre...
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