SPC 1017 Florida Southwestern State College Informative Speech Essay
IntroductionThis assignment is the first segment of a two part district-wide assessment that all speech students at FSW will be required to finish. The purpose of this assignment is to complete a full sentence outline and add research documentation to support the information in the outline. You will then use this outline to create a speech presentation using video. The two parts make up 20% of your grade total for this course.Here are the FSW guidelines for the entire two part assignment. Please study them carefully.Informative Speech Assessment Assignment Instructions 2020-21-1.docxIn order to receive any credit for the two part assignment, students must complete both parts.If a student turns in an outline and does not do the speech, or a speech without an outline, the student will receive a zero for both assignments.InstructionsFor this assignment you are to create an Informative Speech Outline and APA References list.Use your pre-approved Informative Speech Topic.Do not turn in a script of the speech.You will submit two files: One file for the outline and one file for the APA References.OutlineUse the sample below as a guide for the outline.Informative Speech Outline Sample .docxYour outline should have the depth (support) that you see in the samples.The body should be outlined to a depth of lowercase "a" and "b" at least once.If the outline has two main points, each main point should contain approximately 10 to 12 line items (in single sentences)If the outline has three points the sentences will be divided up accordingly.APA ReferencesThe Reference list must have a minimum of three scholarly sources.Sources include books, ebooks, streaming video and database articles from journals, magazines, encyclopedias and newspapers.You may use a web site that you can defend as credible for one of the required sources. Use the samples below as a guideline.Virginia Apgar Reference List (APA) sampleFor additional help consult the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual or the OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University.Grading RubricScroll down to the bottom of this assignment and study the grading rubric.There are 11 categories in the rubric.The exemplary column in the grading rubric contains all of the items needed to be eligible for a high score.File UploadGoogle DocGoogle DriveOffice 365Tutor.com 24/7 Homework HelpUpload a file, or choose a file you've already uploaded. Add Another FileClick here to find a file you've already uploadedCancel Submit AssignmentRubric2020-2021 - Informative Speech Sentence Preparation Outline Rubric2020-2021 - Informative Speech Sentence Preparation Outline RubricCriteriaRatingsPts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpecific PurposeCritical Thinking Focuses: Clarity and Precisionthreshold: 5.0 pts5 ptsExemplary - The central idea/thesis statement is written according to the assignment requirement, is consistent with the general purpose for the speech and clearly identifies audience expectations.4 ptsAccomplished - With minor exception, the central idea/thesis statement is written according to the assignment requirement, is consistent with the general purpose for the speech and identifies audience expectations.3 ptsDeveloping - The central idea/thesis statement should be revised to meet the assignment requirement, or to be consistent with the general purpose for the speech and/or to identify audience expectations.2 ptsBeginning - The wording of the central idea/thesis statement for the speech should be significantly revised to be consistent with the general purpose for the speech and/or to identify audience expectations.0 ptsInsufficient - The central idea/thesis statement is omitted from the outline.5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionCritical Thinking Focus: Clarity, Relevancythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - All five components for an effective introduction (getting the audience’s attention, relating topic to audience, establishing speaker credibility, revealing central idea/thesis statement, and previewing main points) are used to motivate the audience to listen.8 ptsAccomplished - Four of the components for an effective introduction (getting the audience’s attention, relating topic to audience, establishing speaker credibility, revealing central idea/thesis statement, and previewing main points) are used to motivate the audience to listen.6 ptsDeveloping - Three of the components for an effective introduction (getting the audience’s attention, relating topic to audience, establishing speaker credibility, revealing central idea/thesis statement, and previewing main points) are used to motivate the audience to listen.3 ptsBeginning - Two of the components for an effective introduction (getting the audience’s attention, relating topic to audience, establishing speaker credibility, revealing central idea/thesis statement, and previewing main points) are used to motivate the audience to listen.0 ptsInsufficient - One or none of the components necessary for an effective introduction are used. Speaker identifies topic and/or name and proceeds immediately into the speech.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelection/Organization of Main PointsCritical Thinking Focus: Logicthreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - The number of main points is appropriate for the assignment; and reflects a clear organizational pattern. The selection and organization of main points highlight the central idea/thesis statement for the speech.8 ptsAccomplished - The selection and number of main points is appropriate for the assignment. The selection and organization of main points accomplishes the central idea/thesis statement for the speech.6 ptsDeveloping - Improvement is needed to adjust either the selection or number of main points for the assignment. The organization of main points accomplishes the central idea/thesis statement for the speech.3 ptsBeginning - Improvement is needed to adjust at least two of the three areas: 1) The number of main points for the assignment, 2) The selection of main points and/or, 3) The organization of main points to accomplish the central idea/thesis statement for the speech.0 ptsInsufficient - The number, selection, and organization of the main ideas should be re-examined to accomplish the central idea/thesis statement.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrectly Formatted Declarative SentencesCritical Thinking Focus: Claritythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - The outline is void of awkward sentences and fragments. Only one sentence punctuated with a period is beside each symbol.8 ptsAccomplished - With 1-2 minor exceptions, the outline is void of awkward sentences and fragments. Only one sentence punctuated with a period is beside each symbol.6 ptsDeveloping - Outline includes three violations in one or more of the following: 1. Awkward sentences, 2. Fragments, 3. More than one sentence appears beside a symbol.3 ptsBeginning - Outline includes 4 or 5 violations in one or more of the following: 1. Awkward sentences, 2. Fragments, 3. More than one sentence appears beside a symbol.0 ptsInsufficient - Outline include more than 5 violations in one or more of the following: 1. Awkward sentences, 2. Fragments, 3. More than one sentence appears beside a symbol.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStandard Outline FormatCritical Thinking Focus: Relevancythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - Symbols (e.g., Roman numbers, capital letters, Arabic numbers, and lower case letters) and indentations are used correctly to distinguish the superior/ subordinate relationship between points and division principles are followed. All subpoints are extremely relevant to the superior point above it.8 ptsAccomplished - Most symbols (e.g., Roman numbers, capital letters, Arabic numbers, and lower case letters) and indentations are used correctly to distinguish the superior/ subordinate relationship between points and division principles are followed. With little exception, most subpoints are relevant to the superior point above it.6 ptsDeveloping - Some symbols (e.g., Roman numbers, capital letters, Arabic numbers, and lower case letters) and indentations are used correctly to distinguish the superior/ subordinate relationship between main points and sub points and division principles are followed. 2 subpoints are not relevant to the superior point above it.3 ptsBeginning - Most symbols (e.g., Roman numbers, capital letters, Arabic numbers, and lower case letters) and indentations are not used correctly to distinguish the superior/ subordinate relationship between main points and sub points and/or does not follow division principles. 3 subpoints are not relevant to the superior point above it.0 ptsInsufficient - The symbols (e.g., Roman numbers, capital letters, Arabic numbers, and lower case letters) and/or indentations are not used correctly to distinguish the superior/ subordinate relationship between main points and subordinate points and division principles are not followed. More than 3 subpoints are not relevant to the superior point above it.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport/Quality(e.g., facts, statistics, definitions, examples, narratives, testimonies, and analogies). Critical Thinking Focus: Claritythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - Main points are substantiated with a variety of credible support (e.g., facts, statistics, definitions, examples, analogies, etc.) that is sufficient to accomplish the central idea/thesis statement for the speech. Support is extremely relevant for the audience and highly contributes to message clarity and speaker credibility. (If required by the assignment, audience analysis survey results are inserted into the outline to relate the topic to the audience in a significant way.)8 ptsAccomplished - Main points are substantiated with appropriate credible support (e.g., facts, statistics, definitions, examples, analogies, etc.) to accomplish the central idea/thesis statement for the speech. Support is also relevant for the audience; and contributes to message clarity and speaker credibility. (If required, audience analysis survey results are inserted into the outline and are used to relate the speech to the audience.)6 ptsDeveloping - Points are generally substantiated by credible support (e.g., facts, statistics, definitions, examples, analogies, etc.) to accomplish the central idea/thesis statement for the speech. (If required, audience analysis survey results are inserted into the outline but additional interpretation is needed to relate to audience.)3 ptsBeginning - Some points are not supported. A greater quantity of credible material is needed to accomplish the central idea/thesis statement for the speech. (If required, audience analysis survey results are missing.)0 ptsInsufficient - Supporting materials are nonexistent10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTransitionsCritical Thinking Focus: Relevancy, Logicthreshold: 5.0 pts5 ptsExemplary - Transitions are inserted into the outline as required by the assignment and are highly effective.4 ptsAccomplished - Transitions are inserted into the outline as required by the assignment and are effective.3 ptsDeveloping - Transitions are inserted into the outline as required by the assignment and are basic2 ptsBeginning - One or more transitions required by the assignment is missing.0 ptsInsufficient - Transitions are not inserted into the outline.5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Oral CitationsCritical Thinking Focus: Accuracythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - The required number of 3 written oral citations and additional oral citations as required based upon the support is inserted into the speech outline. All necessary information is included in the oral citation to verify accuracy of the content.8 ptsAccomplished - The required number of 3 written oral citations is inserted into the speech outline. Most of the necessary information to verify the accuracy of the content is included.6 ptsDeveloping - Fewer than the required number of written oral citations are inserted into the speech outline. Some of the necessary information needed to verify the accuracy of the content is included.3 ptsBeginning - Only one written oral citation is inserted into the speech outline.0 ptsInsufficient - Written Oral citations are missing. Penalties for plagiarizing speech may be applied.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody /QuantityCritical Thinking Focus: Sufficiencythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - The outline provides exceptional details that allow the speaker to practice delivering the speech fluently and extemporaneously. The body of the outline must include at least two main points (Roman numbers) supported by subpoints (capital letters) and subsubpoints (Arabic numbers and lower case letters).8 ptsAccomplished - The outline provides enough details to allow the speaker to practice delivering the speech fluently and extemporaneously. The body of the outline must include at least two main points (Roman numbers) supported by subpoints (capital letters) and subsubpoints (Arabic numbers and lower case letters).6 ptsDeveloping - Additional subpoints (capital letters) and subsubpoints (Arabic numbers and lower case letters) are necessary in some areas.3 ptsBeginning - Many additional subpoints (capital letters) and subsubpoints (Arabic numbers and lower case letters) are necessary in areas.0 ptsInsufficient - Significant details are missing.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusionCritical Thinking Focus: Clarity, Relevancythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - All components for an effective conclusion (signaling the end, reference to central idea/thesis statement, clear summary of main points, and memorable clincher) logically flow from the body of the speech to provide psychological closure.8 ptsAccomplished - Three of the components for an effective conclusion (signaling the end, reference to central idea/thesis statement, clear summary of main points, and memorable clincher) logically flow from the body of the speech to provide psychological closure.6 ptsDeveloping - Two of the components for an effective conclusion (signaling the end, reference to central idea/thesis statement, clear summary of main points, and memorable clincher) are included to provide some closure for the speech.3 ptsBeginning - One of the components for an effective conclusion (signaling the end, reference to central idea/thesis statement, clear summary of main points, and memorable clincher) is used to psychological closure.0 ptsInsufficient - Speech ends abruptly or omits all required components of an effective conclusion.10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference ListCritical Thinking Focus: Accuracythreshold: 10.0 pts10 ptsExemplary - The number of entries on the reference list meet the requirement for the assignment, and are formatted correctly according to the current APA guidelines.8 ptsAccomplished - The number of entries on the reference list meet the requirement for the assignment and with minor exception are formatted correctly according to the current edition of APA guidelines.6 ptsDeveloping - The number of entries on the reference list meet the requirement but are not formatted correctly according to the current edition of APA guidelines.3 ptsBeginning - Entries on the reference list do not meet the requirement for the assignment, and are not formatted correctly according to the current edition of APA guidelines.0 ptsInsufficient - The reference list is omitted. Penalties for plagiarizing may be applied.10 ptsTotal Points: 100