Create a reference list that includes any and all sources you use to locate information. Assignment 06
SP180 Principles of Public Speaking
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
1. Create a complete preparation outline using the outline template below for a persuasive speech.
2. You may choose from one of the topics below.
a. Why banning the use of cell phones while driving should be mandatory nationwide
b. What I see as the biggest challenges young adults face today
c. Increased dependence on technology in the U.S.
d. Bullying in schools.
e. Gun laws in the U.S.
3. State the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea clearly and in the appropriate form.
4. Limit your key points to three and main points with supporting resources to two per point.
5. State your key points and main points in complete sentences.
6. Summarize key points of introduction with a call for action in your conclusion.
7. Based on your submitted outline, begin writing the first draft of your speech while studying the next lesson. In Lesson 7, you will study how to write the components of your speech. The outcome of this process is a final written speech to be submitted as your final assignment in Lesson 7.
Use this outline as your template.
I. TITLE:
A. General Purpose
B. Specific Purpose
C. Central idea
II. Introduction
A. Key point #1
B. Key point #2
C. Key point #3
III. Body of the Presentation
A. Key Point #1
1. Supporting statement and resource
2. Supporting statement and resource
B. Key Point #2
1. Supporting statement and resource
2. Supporting statement and resource
C. Key Point #3
1. Supporting statement and resource
2. Supporting statement and resource
IV. Conclusion
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points
Stated the general purpose,
specific purpose, and central
idea clearly and in the
appropriate form
Stated the general purpose,
specific purpose, and central
idea but not in the
appropriate form
Stated either the general
purpose, specific purpose,
and/or central idea
incorrectly
Missing these three
statements
10 points 8 points 5 points 0 points
Includes central idea and
summary of key points
Missing central idea but
includes summary of key
points
Unclear statements of
central idea and key points
do not match the Key Points
in the Body
Missing central idea and
summary of key points
27 points 20 points 15 points 7 points
Three key points with two
supporting points each
stated in complete sentences
Three key points with one
supporting point each stated
in complete sentences
Two key points with one
supporting point each
stated in complete
sentences
Missing two key points or
stated in unclear
sentences
18 points 12 points 6 points 0 points
Two supporting sources
included for every
supporting point
One supporting source
included for every
supporting point
Only one supporting source
included for the outline
Missing any supporting
source
10 points 8 points 5 points 0 points
Complete conclusive
statement – summarizes
central message, includes a
call for action
Summarizes central
message, but no call for
action
Incomplete conclusive
statement
Missing conclusive
statement
Mechanics (10
Points)
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Format (10 Points)
Summary of
Conclusion (10
points)
General purpose,
specific purpose,
central idea stated
(15 Points)
Key points and
supporting points
stated (27 Points)
Supporting sources
included (18 points)
Summary of key
points of
introduction (10
points)
This is the end of Assignment 6.
