Choose an appropriate topic for an informative speech. We recommend choosing a topic you're familiar enough with that you can comfortably fill a 5-7-minute time period. Remember that the purpose of an informative
Instructions
For this assignment, please prepare and deliver a 5-7-minute informative speech with accompanying visual aids. Here are some guidelines to follow for your project:
- Choose an appropriate topic for an informative speech. We recommend choosing a topic you're familiar enough with that you can comfortably fill a 5-7-minute time period. Remember that the purpose of an informative speech is to educate those listening to you on your topic of choice. Informative speeches can be about objects, processes, concepts or an event.
- Choose appropriate visual aids that would work best for your presentation, such as slideshows, poster boards, demonstrations, etc. If you choose to do a slideshow, please use PowerPoint or a suitable alternative (such as Google Slides).
- Record yourself delivering your speech using a camera and save the recording. Your computer webcam should work just fine. Make sure you set up the recording to capture your gestures and expressions.
- You may refer to notes or index cards during the speech; however, please be sure to maintain eye contact with the camera.
You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use 2 external sources. All sources should be cited using APA format.
Formatting
Please write your project in APA format and submit it as the following:
- Oral presentation video as a link to your cloud storage, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, containing your work. Please ensure the privacy settings allow access. For example, if you're using Google Drive, make sure the file is set to 'anyone with the link can view'.
- Additional visual aids (e.g., slideshows as a PowerPoint or Google Slides file) if applicable
- A works cited page as a Word or Google Doc
Grading
Your project will be graded based on the following rubric:
|
Category |
Unacceptable (0-1) |
Needs Improvement (2-3) |
Good (4) |
Excellent (5) |
Total Possible Points |
|
Purpose (x2) |
Main points are nonexistent or irrelevant to overall
purpose |
Main points are difficult to identify or
under-developed |
Main points are clearly related to overall purpose |
Main points are developed and well-supported,
connecting clearly to overall purpose |
10 |
|
Clarity (x2) |
Disorganized and illogical structure hinders
understanding |
Somewhat disorganized, but structure does not detract
from understanding of main points |
Structure is logical; main points are supported by
organization |
Organization is logical; structure enhances clarity
and delivery of main ideas |
10 |
|
Subject Knowledge (x4) |
Inaccurate or incorrect facts; unfamiliar and
uncomfortable with topic; few or no sources cited if applicable. |
Somewhat familiar with the topic; some incorrect
knowledge; few source cited if applicable. |
Comfortable with topic; not too reliant on notes;
proper citation of sources if applicable. |
Clear understanding and mastery of topic; proper use
and citation of sources if applicable |
20 |
|
Language Use (x2) |
Language is inappropriate for topic and audience;
word choice is informal and demonstrates bias |
Language is somewhat inappropriate for topic or
audience; overuse of slang or jargon |
Language is appropriate with minor usage of slang; no
detectable bias |
Language is formal, concise, and appropriate for
topic; no slang or jargon and no detectable bias |
10 |
|
Delivery (x4) |
Tone and gestures are inappropriate, offensive or
distracting; pacing is unnatural with little to no eye contact |
Tone and gestures are unnatural or somewhat
distracting; poor pacing with regular breaks in eye contact; low engagement |
Tone is appropriate and eye contact mostly
maintained; comfortable gestures and pacing with a good level of engagement |
Confident delivery with very natural tone, volume,
gestures, and eye contact; great pacing and engagement |
20 |
|
Visual Aids (x2) |
Visual aids are irrelevant or missing completely |
Visuals are included, but some are irrelevant to the
speech or unappealing |
Relevant and engaging visuals support the speech |
Highly engaging visuals enhance the speech without
being distracting |
10 |
