Public Speaking Written Assignment 2: Written Speech
Assignment Instructions:
*** Be sure to review the Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources page located before the Written Assignment #1 page.***
Public Speaking Written Assignment 2: Written Speech
Directions:
You will now use the Speech Outline you completed in Assignment #1 to write out your speech in essay form for this Assignment #2.
Essay Length: 2-4 pages
Sources: minimum of 2 websites required
Watch the video below for instructions on how to submit your paper:
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Plagiarism Warning:
All essays are submitted to a variety of plagiarism software programs to check for copied material. Copying parts or all of other people’s written work and passing it off as yours is a violation of the school’s Academic Integrity Policy, which could lead to expulsion.
Writing assignments will be graded using the rubric below.
*** A grade of at least 12 out of 20 (60% or higher) is a requirement to complete the assignment and complete the course. A grade of 11 indicates a student must revise and resubmit within 10 days. Upon resubmission, the instructor will reevaluate the paper and assign the appropriate grade. ***
Rubric
Excel General Rubric_2020
| Excel General Rubric_2020 |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
main idea and supporting details address the writing prompt
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5 pts
Exemplary
Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting details
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4 pts
Proficient
Evident main idea with support which may be general or limited
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3 pts
Developing
Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or lack support of topic
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
Purpose and main idea are unclear, irrelevant details
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1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lacks apparent main idea; development is minimal or non-existent
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
structure, introduction, body, conclusion
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5 pts
Exemplary
Effectively organized in logical manner; creative and engaging intro, body and conclusion
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4 pts
Proficient
Organization is appropriate; evident attempt of clear intro, body and conclusion
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3 pts
Developing
Organization is fair; may be a “list” of events; intro, body and/or conclusion not fully developed
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow; missing or weak intro, body and/or conclusion
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1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lack of coherence; confusing; no identifiable introduction or conclusion
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoice/Word Choice/Fluency
sentence variety, grammar, spelling, punctuation
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|
5 pts
Exemplary
Expressive and engaging, carefully chosen words, complex and varied sentences, exceptional control of standard conventions of writing
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4 pts
Proficient
Functional language with broad range of words, good sentence structure with variety, strong control of conventions, errors are minor
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3 pts
Developing
Sentence variety is evident but awkward, monotonous and choppy structure, control of most writing conventions
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
Limited sentence variety, limited control of conventions with frequent errors
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1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lacks sentence variety and structure, difficult to follow, confusing at times, grammar errors are distracting
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
three main components must be included: title page, in-text citations, reference page
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5 pts
Exemplary
The three components are error free, ample mix of quotations and paraphrasing implemented with in-text citations
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4 pts
Proficient
Minimal errors in the three components and in-text citations are provided throughout the essay
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3 pts
Developing
Formatting errors apparent in the three components and/or paper lacks sufficient in-text citations
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2 pts
Needs Improvement
The three components are attempted but incorrectly formatted and/or paper needs additional in-text citations
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1 pts
Unsatisfactory
One or more of the three components is missing, in-text citations are not implemented (automatic resubmission required indicated by a score of 11)
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5 pts |
| Total Points: 20 |
