View the
Assignment 2 Overview
to gain an understanding of the overall assignment requirements (Assignment 2.1 and 2.2) and grading criteria.
To complete this assignment (Assignment 2.2), click the “Week 5 – Assignment 2.2” link above. Then complete the following:
- Record or upload your speech (Video Recording)
- Complete the self review (Written Review)
Running head:
HOW TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPACTED SOCIETY
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HOW TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPACTED SOCIETY
Assignment 2.1: “How Technology Has Impacted Society” Outline
COM 201 – The Power of Effective Speaking
May 3, 2020
“How Technology Has Impacted Society” Outline
Topic: How technology has impacted society
Introduction –
Technology has changed the way we think, do things, and interact with the world
Technology has drastically made communication, transportation, and entertainment much easier with accessible access
Societies wouldn’t be advanced without the use of technology in the 21st century
Thesis Statement – Changes in technology over the years wouldn’t have been thought of in the last generation, now people can communicate, collaborate, and move about the world at faster intervals while making their lives simple and easier.
I. First Main Point – we can use the internet, smartphones, or mailing services
A. easier to transfer funds or pay bills online or by a phone app
B. Shopping
C. technology has opened new doors to dating
D. communication with family and friends have increased with technology advances
II. Second Main Point – entertainment has become easier than before with a simple click or download
A. watching or ordering movies for free or for a fee
B. access to all types of music from around the world
C. films, documentaries, and movies
III. Third Main Point – technology advancements have created simple steps to keeping healthy
A. apps can now track dieting methods and exercising practices
B. information and data is at our fingertips with a simple search
C. groceries and common household products are being delivered to your doorstep
D. education can be completed at the convince of the student online
Conclusion –
A. Life would be drastically different and challenging without these advances in technology
B. Technology has created a gateway to make life easier and more entertaining
C. Have you ever thought about it was living without these advancements in technology over a century ago?
References
Greenwood, J. (2019). Evolving households: The imprint of technology on life. Mit Press.
Henderson, M. M. (Ed.). (2019). Electronic communication: technology and impacts. Routledge.
Assignment2.1 Due Date Points
Reference Chapters
• Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech.
This chapter will help you create a well–organized speech that connects with your audience.
• Chapter 10: Giving Your First Speech.
This chapter will help you prepare a strong introduction and conclusion for your speech.
Strayer Writing Standards
• You are required to use at least two quality resources for this assignment. Follow the Strayer
Writing Standards (SWS) for citing each source. The format is different than other Strayer
University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation.
• Per SWS and APA guidelines, your outline must incorporate in text and reference page
citations.
Technical Difficulties
• For technical difficulties reach out to me via:
o email brazil@strayer
o Blackboard Chat Line (when available)
See next page for instructions
COM201: ASSIGNMENT 2
Informative Speech
You’ve learned a lot about effective speaking and you’re already working on improving your delivery skills.
It’s time to take the next step toward becoming a powerful speaker! Your second assignment is to prepare
and deliver a well–researched, informative speech. Everything you’ve read and practiced so far in this
course relates directly to successful informative speaking.
30 Week 5 Self–Review
115 Week 5 Speech (2–3 min.)
Points Due Date
80 Week 4 Outline
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See next pages for grading
Assignment 2.1
Informative Speech Outline
Due Week 4: 80 points
1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your informative speech.
o Topic A: How Technology Has Impacted Society
o Topic B: History of Your Hometown
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 2.1” section
located in Week 4 of your course.
o Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you’ll
stay within the 3–minute time limit.
o You must use at least two quality resources.
3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in Blackboard (this is separate from
your speech/self–review).
4) For this assignment, you will not compose an essay or speech. You are only
required to submit an outline.
Assignment 2.2
Informative Speech and Self–Review
Due Week 5: 145 points
1) Part 1: Record or upload your speech.
o Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read
your notes word for word.
o Follow the technical instructions for recording your video in the “Assignment
2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course.
o Remember to watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want
to record another version?
2) Part 2: Complete the self–review questions.
o After you have recorded your speech, address the self–review questions in the
“Assignment 2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course. This reflection
helps you step back and take a second look at your work, with an eye on
improvement and highlighting your achievements!
3) Submit your speech and self–review in Blackboard.
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 80 ASSIGNMENT 2.1: INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Criteria Exemplary 100% — A
Proficient
85% — B
Fair
75% — C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% — D
Unacceptable
0% — F
1. Completed outline
submitted to
Blackboard.
Weight: 40%
Submitted a
complete, well–
developed outline.
Submitted a
complete outline
but some areas
needed more
information or
development.
Submitted an
outline but it was
partially developed
and / or was
missing some
information.
Submitted an outline
but it was
insufficiently
developed and / or
missing large
amounts of
information.
Did not submit
an informative
outline to
Blackboard or
the outline is
off topic.
2. Outline provides Submitted outline Submitted Submitted outline
provided partial
sense of flow for
speech and
correctly
incorporates at
least 1 credible
sources.
Submitted outline Did not submit
solid flow for speech provided excellent outline provided may provide a an informative
and incorporates at sense of flow strong sense of sense of flow for outline, the outline
is off topic, or
least 2 credible without any flow with only speech, but it outline structure
sources. noticeable errors for minor errors for does not provided no
speech and speech and correctly sense of flow for
Weight: 40% correctly correctly incorporate at speech.
incorporates at least incorporates at least 2 credible
2 credible sources. least 2 credible
sources.
sources.
3. Outline checked Outline was clean, Outline had no Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 25% and
minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major Did not
for spelling / clear, and easy to major spelling / spelling / grammar submit an
grammar issues. read throughout the grammar issues issues in 50% of informative
entire submission. but minor issues the submission. outline, the outline
is off topic, or
Weight 20% throughout the outline had
submission. major issues
that impacted
readability.
POINTS: 115 ASSIGNMENT 2.2: INFORMATIVE SPEECH
Criteria Exemplary 100% — A
Proficient
85% — B
Fair
75% — C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% — D
Unacceptable
0% — F
1. Introduction
Weight: 10%
Gains attention
and interest,
previews main
points
Gains attention and
interest, generally
previews main
points
Some problems with
gaining attention
and interest and/or
with previewing
main points
Insufficiently gains
attention and interest
or insufficiently
previews main points
Does not gain
attention and
interest, and/or
does not preview
main points
2. Research
Weight: 15%
Cites at least two
credible sources
that support main
points
Cites at least two
credible sources
that generally
support main points
Cites at least two
credible sources,
but lacks support for
at least one main
point
Cites only one
credible source,
insufficiently supports
at least one main
point
Does not cite any
credible sources,
and/or insufficiently
supports main
points
3. Conclusion
Weight 10%
Reinforces central
idea, uses strong
closing
Reinforces central
idea, uses
generally strong
closing
Some problems with
reinforcing central
idea and/or with
using strong closing
Insufficiently
reinforces central
idea or uses weak
closing
Does not reinforce
central idea, and/or
does not use strong
closing
4. Speech
Organization
Weight: 15%
Well organized,
logical structure
Well organized,
generally logical
structure
Some problems with
organization and/or
with logical structure
Insufficiently
organized or
insufficiently
structured
Limited or no
organization, and/or
limited or no logical
structure
5. Time
Requirement
Weight: 10%
2–3 minutes +/– 15
seconds
2–3 minutes +/– 30
seconds
2–3 minutes +/– 45
seconds
2–3 minutes +/– 60
seconds
2–3 minutes +/– 75
seconds
6. Delivery Strong eye Good eye contact, Average eye
contact, some
expressive voice,
minimally distracting
gestures
Insufficient eye Very little / no eye
contact, generally contact, limited contact, no
Weight: 15% expressive voice, expressive voice expressive voice expressive voice,
and natural and natural and/or unnatural unnatural gestures
gestures gestures gestures
7. Speech Clarity,
and Visual Quality
Weight 10%
Clear and
consistent
throughout
Generally clear and
consistent
Some problems with
clarity and
consistency
Problems with clarity
and consistency
throughout
Limited or no audio,
video, and/or other
technology
8. Overall Connects well Generally connects Connects somewhat
with audience,
partially achieves
purpose
Limited connection Doesn’t connect
Effectiveness with audience and with audience and with audience, with audience or
achieves purpose achieves purpose doesn’t fully achieve achieve purpose
Weight 15% purpose
POINTS: 30 ASSIGNMENT 2.2: INFORMATIVE SPEECH SELF–REVIEW
Criteria Exemplary 100% — A
Proficient
85% — B
Fair
75% — C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% — D
Unacceptable
0% — F
1. Submit a
completed self–
review.
Weight: 20%
Submitted a
completed self–
review.
Submitted a
generally
completed self–
review.
Submitted a partially
completed self–
review.
Submitted a
minimally completed
self–review.
Did not submit a
self–review.
2. Self–review was Submitted self– Submitted self– Submitted self–
review provided
acceptable
comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted self– Did not submit
well–developed. review provided review provided review provided completed self–
excellent good comments minimal comments review, or
Weight: 80% comments on on student on student submitted self–
student progress/work. progress/work. review provided
progress/work. no comments on
student
progress/work.
- Assignment 2.1 Informative Speech Outline
Assignment 2.2
Due Week 5: 145 points