For this assignment, you will be asked to prepare and deliver a second speech using an appropriate visual aid.

Once again, I would suggest that you select an informative topic for this speech. The speech should contain 2-4 main points and should be based on a typed outline (with a bibliography) which follows the required format. The outline for this speech is due on the date of your practice speech.

The speech should be between 5-7 minutes long. Practice speeches will be given on March 26 (groups 1-2) and March 28 (groups 3-4). Final speeches will be given on March 31, April 2, April 4, and April 7. See schedule for details.

Follow these guidelines as you prepare for your speech:

Choose something you are familiar with so you will have enough time to organize and prepare for the speech. Try to choose an original topic or take a creative approach to the topic.

Choose a topic which will allow you to use visual or audio aids of some kind. Be sure the visual aid will add to, rather than detract from, your speech. If you need help in finding audiovisual equipment, I will be happy to arrange for the equipment IF I am given adequate notice (I consider one week adequate notice).

You are expected to use sources other than your personal experience to provide support materials for the speech. You may use newspaper, magazine, or journal articles; books; personal interviews; Internet articles, or other types of sources. You will need to use at least three sources, including at least one written source (other than an Internet source). BE SURE TO PROPERLY DOCUMENT ALL SOURCES BOTH ON YOUR OUTLINE AND IN YOUR SPEECH.

You may use no more than 5 note cards or a single sheet of paper with information on one side for the speech. You will need to turn in your speaking outline/note cards when you finish your speech.

Take advantage of the opportunity to practice your speech and get constructive feedback from the other members of your group.

This speech is worth 100 points. Grading for the speech will be as follows:

Appropriateness/originality of topic - 5 pts. 

Introduction - 10 pts.

Body - 30 pts.     

Documentation - 10 pts.

Visual aids - 10 pts. 

Conclusion - 10 pts.

Delivery - 20 pts. 

Overall effect - 5 pts.