comm1310-module-10-critique-a-speech
Due Sunday by 9:59pm (Pacific Time)
Points 100
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Available until Nov 17 at 9:59pm
Description:
For this assignment, you will critique a persuasive or informative speech.
Objectives:
- Analyze guidelines for critically evaluating speeches.
- Evaluate the suggested guidelines for informative speaking, the supporting materials of a speech, and the varied types of presentation aids.
- Analyze the goals and guidelines of a persuasive speech.
- Explore the three types of persuasive speeches and the fallacies of logical, emotional, and credibility appeals.
Instructions:
- Review the guidelines for critically evaluating speeches given in the textbook and in the learning activities.
- View one of the following speeches: , ,,.
- Write a three-to-four-page critique of the speech you chose. It might be helpful to watch the speech you have chosen to evaluate, twice.
- Use the following checklist to guide your critique:
- Did the speaker choose a topic that was relevant and interesting to the audience, with a clear purpose?
- Did the speaker ensure that his or her topic was researched adequately?
- Did the speaker deliver an introduction that gained attention and oriented the audience?
- Was the speech clear, vivid, appropriate, well-organized, and powerful?
- Was each main point adequately supported?
- Did the speaker create a speech with personal style by asking direct questions and creating immediacy?
- Did the conclusion summarize the thesis and provide closure?
- Did the speaker use effective volume, eye contact, speech rate, pausing, and gestures?
Assignment Submission:
- The use of outside resources is strongly recommended, and all papers must be cited and written in current APA format.
- When you have completed the assignment, select the “Submit Assignment” button at the top of these instructions and choose a format for submitting your assignment.