Essay
Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 5
Points: 100
Overview:
In preparation for your Informative Speech Presentation in Unit 7, you will develop a
detailed outline to be used as a guideline for your presentation.
Instructions:
• Your outline must include research to support your three main points.
• Research can come from a variety of sources, including books, academic journal
articles, magazine and newspaper articles, and other credible internet sources
like websites.
o You should not include any Wikipedia or wikihow links as credible
resources.
• You are required to incorporate three sources to support your main points.
MindTap Tools:
• You will use the MindTap Outline Builder tool to complete this assignment.
o Click on the “Mindtap Content” folder in this Unit.
o Choose “PREPARE Your Informative Speech Outline”
o Complete the speech outline in MindTap.
o Return to the Unit in Blackboard, click on the assignment, and type ”Done”
in the box for it to be graded.
Requirements:
• While there is no required page length, the outline should encompass the logical
order of your topics and what points you will be addressing and how you will be
addressing them.
• Must use APA references and citations.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write
and again after you write.
COM107: Introduction to Communication
Unit 5 Assignment: Informative Speech Outline
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 5 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary
(0-17 Points) (18-23 Points) (24-29 Points) (30 Points)
The outline
includes three
main points of
the chosen
topic
The three main
points are
missing or poorly
defined.
The three main
points are
present, but
missing key
details.
The three main
points are
present, but
missing minor
details.
The three main
points are well
defined
including all
details.
The three main
points are fully
supported by
sufficient
research from
credible
sources
There is little to
no research
used in creating
the outline or the
research is not
from a credible
source.
The main points
have been
supported by
minimal
research. The
sources may or
may not be
credible.
The main points
are supported
by adequate
research.
The main points
are fully
supported by
research from
credible
sources.
The outline
follows a
logical order
(introduction,
body of
speech,
conclusion)
The order of the
outline is
illogical.
N/A N/A The order of the
outline is
logical.
(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points)
Clear and
Professional
Writing and
APA Format
Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines not
followed.
Significant errors
that do not
impede
professional
presentation.
Few errors that
do not impede
professional
presentation.
Writing and
format are
clear,
professional,
APA compliant,
and error free.