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Week 6 Informative Speech
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85 Total Possible Points
NAME______________________________________________
Informative Speech Instructions
NOTE: This assignment may not be made up at a later time. Please do not take this form home with you.
The grading form your instructor will use is attached. Write your name on each page and review the
criteria. Return this form to the instructor. Copies are also available in CAMS. The outline and speech
will each be graded separately. The speech is worth 60 points; the outline is worth 20 points. Your peer
reviews will be worth 5 points.
Prepare a 5-6 minute informative speech. You have a choice of a Definition Speech, Description Speech,
Explanation Speech, or a Process Speech (see pages 282-289 in your textbook). The Process should
demonstrate how to use an object, how to do a simple task, or demonstrate a simple skill. Use of two
visual aids, outline, two credible sources, and reference page are required.
Page 1 completion and approval of topic from instructor is required by Week 3, which may be done in
class.
MY TOPIC: __________________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH:______________________________________________________
MY SOURCES (referenced APA style):
1.___________________________________________________________________________________
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2.___________________________________________________________________________________
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Citation example for each source:__________________________________________________________
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Two visual aids: _______________________________________________________________________
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Instructor approval _____________________________________________________________________
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Name______________________________________________ Date______________________________
Outline Grading Rubric (20 points)
Required elements
Potential earned points
Structure
0-4 points
• Follows outline template
• Includes properly
formatted APA Style
reference page
Heading
Includes properly formatted:
• General Purpose
• Specific Purpose
• Central Idea
0-4 points
Introduction
• Attention getter
• Reveals topic
• Preview of main points
• Relates to audience
• Establishes speaker
credibility
0-4 points
Body (full sentences)
• Includes two to three
main points
• Includes two sub points
per main point
• Includes two properly
cited pieces of support
• Clear transitions
between main points
0-4 points
Conclusion
0-4 points
• Signals ending
• Summary of main points
• Memorable, logical
closing/clincher
Notes
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Name_________________________________________
Date________________________________
Speech Grading Rubric (60 possible points)
Required elements
Potential
earned
points
Introduction
0-10 points
• Initially uses question, quote,
or interesting statistic for
attention getter
• Previews main points
• Reveals topic creatively
• Audience analysis evident
Delivery
• Within designated time
• Verbal
o Appropriate volume
o Appropriate pace
o Conversational
• Nonverbal
o Eye contact with
audience
o Gestures
o Body position
• Appropriate for entire
audience
• Notecards used
0-10 points
Content
• Organized, logically
presented
• Follows main points from
introduction and outline
• Effective use of language
o Concise
o Not repetitive
0-15 points
Support
• Contains relevant, credible
support from outside sources
• Two pieces of support are
orally cited
• (2)Visual aids illuminate
topic and are thoroughly
explained, visible to entire
audience
0-15 points
Notes
Time______________
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Conclusion
0-10 points
• Avoids introduction of new
information
• Restates main points
• Ends creatively/with impact
• Natural end (is not abrupt
and does not state, “That’s it”
or similar)
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Peer Review – Informative Speech (5 Possible Points)
Speaker’s Name______________________________________
Listener’s Name ______________________________________
Answer each question below. Be specific.
NOTE: This assignment may not be made up at a later time.
1. Name one new thing you learned from this speech.
2. Describe what support materials (cited material, visuals) were used.
Why were they effective or ineffective?
3. What was one memorable source the speaker referenced?
Why was it memorable?
4. How long was the speech?
Did it meet the time requirement?
5. What is one suggestion based on what you have read in your textbook that you have for
improvement? (“None” is not acceptable)
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/new-york-style-cheesecake.html
By Jennifer Segal
Servings: 8 to 10
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes, plus at least 8 hours to cool
Ingredients
For the Crust
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1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, from 12 whole crackers
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
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32 oz (four 8-oz blocks) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon packed lemon zest, from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
Special equipment: 9- or 10-inch springform pan; 18-inch heavy-duty aluminum foil
Berry sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
For the Crust
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and set an oven rack in the lower middle position. Wrap a 9- or
10-inch springform pan with one large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, Wrap the
springform pan with one large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, covering the underside
and extending all the way to the top so there are no seams on the bottom or sides of the
pan. Repeat with another sheet of foil for insurance. Spray the inside of the pan with
nonstick cooking spray.
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter,
sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined. Press the crumbs into an even layer on the the
bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until set. Remove the pan
from the oven and set aside.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Set a kettle of water to boil.
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Make the batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or
beaters, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour together on medium speed until just
smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to be sure the mixture is
evenly combined. Add the vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt; beat on low speed
until just combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated,
scraping the bowl as necessary. Mix in the sour cream. Make sure the batter is uniform
but do not over-mix.
Check to make sure your oven has cooled to 325°F, then set the cheesecake pan in a large
roasting pan. Pour the batter on top of the crust. Pour the boiling water into the large
roasting pan to come about 1 inch up the side of the cake pan. Bake until the cake is just
set, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes (the cake should not look liquidy at
all but will wobble just a bit when the pan is nudged; it will continue to cook as it cools).
Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven and set it on a wire rack. Cool the
cheesecake in the water bath until the water is just warm, about 45 minutes. Remove the
springform pan from the water bath and discard the foil. If necessary, run a thin-bladed
knife around the edge of the cake to make sure it's not sticking to the sides (which can
cause cracks as it cools), then cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to
cool for at least 8 hours or overnight.
For serving: Remove the sides of the springform pan. Serve the cheesecake right from
the base of the pan; or, to transfer it to a serving platter, run a long, thin spatula between
the crust and the pan bottom, and then use two large spatulas to carefully transfer the
cheesecake to a serving dish. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between
slices. Serve with berry sauce, if you like.
Make Ahead: The cheesecake can be made and stored in the springform pan in the
fridge, tightly covered with plastic wrap, up to two days ahead of time. The cheesecake
may also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze: place the cake in the freezer briefly,
unwrapped, to firm it up. Then double-wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or plastic
freezer wrap, or place it in heavy-duty freezer bag.
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Week 4 Outline Draft Grading Rubric
Required elements
Potential
earned points
Heading contains:
• General Purpose
• Specific Purpose
• Central Idea
0-3 points
Main points (3)
• 1 full sentence for
each main point
• Logically follows
Central Idea
• Clear and concise
0-4 points
15 Possible Points
Notes
Written verbal citations
0-4 points
• 2
• Clearly supports
Central Idea
• Complete oral citation
Format
0-4 points
• Follows proper outline
format
• Citations follow APA
format
• Heading follows
proper format
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