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Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 3
Points: 100
Overview:
In Unit 5, you will begin to develop an informative speech presentation which you will
present in video format in Unit 7. This process will be much more enjoyable if you focus
on a topic about which you are passionate or have knowledge and experience.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will choose a topic, and share your passion, knowledge and
experience in a 2-3 minute video journal. The topic does not have to be complex but
should be something you are interested in or excited about and would like to explore
further in the informative speech presentation assignment later this term.
In the video journal, answer the following questions:
What is a topic you are passionate about or that interests/excites you?
What is your personal experience with this topic?
Why should others care/want to learn about this topic?
What is the single most interesting aspect/fact about this topic?
You may record the video using your cell phone or webcam. You will then upload your
video to Youtube, ensuring you select the “unlisted” option. This will keep your video
private and allow access only to those who have the video link. You will then post the
video link in the What’s Your Passion video journal discussion forum. You are
encouraged to watch each speech but are not required to comment. Any comments left
on this discussion will not be graded.
COM107: Introduction to Communication
Unit 3 Video Journal: What is Your Passion?
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Tips and Guidelines:
Pay attention to your presentation style. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly so
the audience can hear you.
Record your video in a small, quiet space with plenty of light and be sure there is
no audio feedback on the recording.
Position yourself in the center of the frame so your facial expressions and other
body language are in clear view.
Think about your appearance. Dress appropriately for your speech, like you
would in a classroom environment.
Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits.
Prepare your speech and practice it a few times before submitting.
Requirements:
Video length: 2-3 minutes
Speak clearly and concisely.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write
and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 3 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs
Improvement Proficient Exemplary
(0-8 Points) (9-11 Points) (12-14 Points) (15 Points)
Chosen topic Topic is missing. N/A N/A Topic is
presented.
Personal
experience with
the topic
Personal
experience with
the topic is
missing or poorly
presented.
Personal
experience with
the topic is
present, but is
missing key
details.
Personal
experience with
the topic is
present, but is
missing minor
details.
Personal
experience with
the topic is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all
details.
Why should
others care or
want to learn
about the topic?
Rationale is
missing or poorly
presented.
Rationale is
present, but is
missing key
details.
Rationale is
present, but is
missing minor
details.
Rationale is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all
details.
Discussed one
interesting fact
about the topic
Discussion on one
interesting fact
about the topic is
Discussion on
one interesting
fact about the
Discussion on
one interesting
fact about the
Discussion on one
interesting fact
about the topic is
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CRITERIA Deficient Needs
Improvement Proficient Exemplary
missing or poorly
presented.
topic is present,
but is missing key
details.
topic is present,
but is missing
minor details.
fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all
details.
(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points)
Dressed for
classroom
setting
Speaker is not as
if presenting in a
classroom setting.
N/A N/A
Speaker is
dressed as if
presenting in a
classroom setting.
Adequate
lighting
Video is very dark
or far too bright.
Speaker is not
distinguishable
from the
background.
Video is viewable
but is somewhat
dark or too bright.
Speaker is
somewhat
distinguishable
from the
background.
Video is viewable
but is slightly dark
or slightly bright.
Speaker is
distinguishable
from the
background.
Video has very
well balanced
lighting and
visually clear.
Speakerstands out
well from the
background.
Adequate voice
clarity and
volume
Voice is not heard. Voice is not easily
heard and words
are not articulated
well.
Voice is heard
but words may or
may not be
articulated well.
Voice is clearly
heard and words
are articulated
well.
Video time
length
Less than 2 or
more than 3
minutes.
N.A N/A More than 2 and
less than 3
minutes.
