Informative Speech|Quick homework help

Posted: February 5th, 2023

Touchstone 2: Informative Speech

ASSIGNMENT: Think about an informative speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context and any length, but the purpose must be to inform. See the list of example speech occasions for inspiration.  Personal

Demonstration presentation (showing how to do something)

Product analysis

Academic

Presenting academic work (paper, research, report)

Present and explain original creative work

Community

Sharing relevant information at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)

Communicating a community initiative or policy

Business

Presenting to staff (new initiatives, pep talks, announcements, etc.)

Presenting to colleagues or peers (idea sharing, status updates, etc.)

Presenting to superiors (project plan, project summary, etc.)

Download and answer each question in the the Unit 2 Touchstone Template based on the speech you are thinking of.  Unit 2 Touchstone Template  In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be original for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.

Touchstone Support Videos

Evaluating your Sources Maintaining Relevance and Balance

A. Directions

Step 1: Answer Questions Download the Unit 2 Touchstone template and complete the following parts:

Part 1: Topic: Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis.

Part 2: Sources: Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech.

Part 3: Support: Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support your thesis. Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony).

Part 4: Reflection: Answer the reflection questions at the end of the touchstone template.

Step 2: Review Rubric Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Ask a Sophia learning coach if you have any questions.

Step 3: Review Checklist and Requirements Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.

Step 4: Submit Submit your completed Unit 2 Touchstone Template on Sophia.

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

❒ I have completed all aspects of the template.

❒ My answers demonstrate thoughtful consideration of each question.

❒ I have selected sources that are credible and relevant.

❒ I have selected five pieces of support that are relevant to my thesis.

❒ I have selected three or more different kinds of support.

❒ I have adhered to all of the requirements.

❒ I have read through the rubric and I understand how my Touchstone will be evaluated.

 

C. Requirements

All writing must be appropriate for an academic context

Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)

Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited

Use a readable 11- or 12-point font

Submission should include your name and the date

Submit a single file only, including the answers to all questions

Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.

Name: Date:

 

Public Speaking Touchstone 2 Template

Complete the following template, including all parts. Fill out all cells using complete sentences, aiming for one to three complete sentences for each cell of the template.

 

PART 1: TOPIC

 

Purpose	What are you hoping to achieve with this speech?
Audience	Who will be in your audience? What do you know about them?
Thesis	What is the key message of your speech?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART 2: SOURCES

 

SOURCE 1

Source Title
Author(s) Name
Retrieved from	Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
Age	How recent is the data or information presented in your source? When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
Depth	What does the source cover? How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in? How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
Author	How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? What is the author’s purpose? What biases might they have? Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Money	Who funds the website or publication? Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items? What is the reputation of the website or publication?

 

 

SOURCE 2

Source Title
Author(s) Name
Retrieved from	Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
Age	How recent is the data or information presented in your source? When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
Depth	What does the source cover? How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in? How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
Author	How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? What is the author’s purpose? What biases might they have? Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Money	Who funds the website or publication? Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items? What is the reputation of the website or publication?

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE 3

Source Title
Author(s) Name
Retrieved from	Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
Age	How recent is the data or information presented in your source? When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
Depth	What does the source cover? How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in? How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
Author	How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? What is the author’s purpose? What biases might they have? Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Money	Who funds the website or publication? Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items? What is the reputation of the website or publication?

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART 3: SUPPORT

 

SUPPORT #1

Support	What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support	What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance	How does this piece of support reinforce your message?

 

SUPPORT #2

Support	What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support	What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance	How does this piece of support reinforce your message?

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT #3

Support	What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support	What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance	How does this piece of support reinforce your message?

 

 

SUPPORT #4

Support	What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support	What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance	How does this piece of support reinforce your message?

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT #5

Support	What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support	What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance	How does this piece of support reinforce your message?

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