Sherwin Williams Company Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Analysis Informative Speech (4 – 6 mins speech) Purpose: You have the opportunity to deliver a speech

Sherwin Williams Company Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Analysis Informative Speech (4 – 6 mins speech)

Purpose: You have the opportunity to deliver a speech explaining and describing a relatively complex object, process, or concept, of interest to you and related to your future career or current major, clearly help the audience understand more about it.

This assignment helps you meet the following course objectives:

Effectively explain complicated subjects to non-experts.
Reduce communication apprehension.

Task: In this speech, you will take an in-depth look at a complex concept, process, or object from your major, future career field, or something you are interested in and inform, or explain it to your audience in a clear manner. The goal is to translate an unknown or complicated idea successfully so that the audience can easily understand.

You will take on an expert role by using informative strategies (i.e. teacher). Given the diverse nature of your fellow classmates’ interests, majors, prior knowledge, and experience, you will need to break down that complex information into an easily understandable, informative speech that your audience can readily decipher.

Topic:

Post your prospective topic in the discussion below. Your topic must be a complex concept, process, or object from your major or future career field to teach your classmates about. In addition to posting your topic, include your 2-4 main points and thesis statement for the speech.
No two students may have the same topic for this speech, so this is on a first come first serve basis. To avoid repeat topics, you will post your topic into the “Informative Speech Topic Discussion Board.” Your instructor will provide feedback about your topic and give you a final approval to use your topic. Please check back in on the discussion board to see feedback. Be sure to post your thesis and main points.

Example Informative Speech Topic Discussion Board Post:

Topic:

Thesis:

Main Point 1:

Main Point 2:

Main Point 3:

Please also fill-up the Informative Speech Preparation Outline Template, and Speaking Outline.

Please see attachment for more details. Informative Speech Assignment: “Explain That”
Purpose
In this speech, you will take an in-depth look at a complex concept, process, or object from your
major, future career field, or something else you are interested in. Then, you have the
opportunity to translate it to an audience while you also practice tailoring your speech to
audiences using research.
This assignment helps you meet the following course objectives:
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Apply and exhibit best practices in verbal and non-verbal extemporaneous delivery
Utilize current technology competencies in oral presentations
Demonstrate a reduction in communication apprehension in the application of
informative strategies in outlining and developing oral presentations
Task
Topic
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Choose a relatively complex or unknown concept, process, or object of interest to you
from your major, your future career field, or area of interest that you would like to teach
your classmates about.
◦ No two students may have the same topic for this speech, so you must post your
topic into the informative speech topic discussion board
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Deliver your speech in 4-6 minutes.
◦ Effective speeches are concise – each 30-second period under and/or over speech
time will receive a 5-point deduction.
Outlines
You will create two outlines for your informative speech: a preparation outline and
a speaking outline
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Both outlines must be double spaced with Times New Roman 12pt font and 1-inch
margins
◦ Remember to use the appropriate outline format, refer to the example in the
textbook (The Speakers Primer)
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Delivery
& Speaking Outline Example
▪ Review Preparation Outline Example
The preparation outline must include a Reference Page. No reference page =
Plagiarized speech.
You may use your speaking outline as notes during the delivery of your speech
▪ Use your notes as a guide, not a script. You will lose all points for delivery
of you are reading from an outline like a manuscript.
▪ Speaking outlines should be a maximum of 2 pages
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Rehearse until you feel comfortable with your speech
◦ Be sure to use extemporaneous speaking style, avoid reading directly from your
outline
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Set up and record your speech using Zoom
◦ Record yourself using audio and video
◦ You should use a quiet place to record
◦ Be sure to keep your audio and video consistent
◦ Record your best take.
▪ Do not edit your video!
▪ Editing your video will result in a 20% deduction from your overall
assignment grade
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Submit video recording via:
◦ Upload your Zoom recording / mp4 file
◦ Link to YouTube
Research:
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You should have 2 or 3 main points in your speech
You will use a minimum of 3 references to support and explain your ideas
◦ Sources must be from 2015 or sooner
◦ One source must be scholarly, one source must be popular, the third source can
be scholarly or popular
◦ Refrain from using the following websites: any “Wiki” site, About.com,
Answer.com, and ProCon.org
All research will follow APA format for all in-text citations and sources on your
Reference Page
By the due date indicated in the course schedule, please submit your deliverables in
the assignment submission portal on Canvas.
Criteria
See attachment.
Name: ____________________
Informative Speech Rubric
Criteria
Content
Organization
Delivery
References
Oral
Citations
Ratings
Pts
25.0 to > 22.5 pts
22.5to > 20.0 pts
20.0 to > 17.5. pts
17.5 to > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Speech clearly explains a
complex concept, process,
or object from the students
major or prospective
career field with clarity and
cohesion in an elevated
and interesting manner.
Competent
Speech clearly explains a
complex concept, process,
or object from the students
major or prospective
career field with a few
minor mistakes in
informing with clarity and
cohesion.
22.5 to > 20.0 pts
Fairly Competent
Speech clearly explains a
complex concept,
process, or object from
the student’s major or
prospective career field
but lacks clarity or
cohesion.
Not Yet Competent
Speech does not explain a
complex concept, process,
or object from the
student’s major or
prospective career field.
20.0 to > 17.5.0 pts
17.5 to > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Speech follows a logical or
topical organizational
pattern in an elevated
manner. Speech uses
transitions seamlessly from
section to section.
Competent
Speech mostly follows a
logical or topical
organizational pattern.
Speech transitions well
with only minor errors.
Fairly Competent
Speech follows some of a
topical organizational
pattern; speech is
understandable but lacks
transitions.
Not Yet Competent
Speech is difficult to follow,
lacks transitions, and/or
does not follow logical or
topical organizational
pattern.
20.0 to > 18.0 pts
18.0 to > 16.0 pts
16.0 to > 14.0 pts
14.0 to > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Speech uses effective
delivery principals
throughout the entire
speech through verbal and
nonverbal delivery. Audio
and video quality are
professional.
Competent
Speech uses effective
delivery principals in key
parts of the delivery. Audio
and video quality are good.
Fairly Competent
Speech uses effective
delivery principals in
occasional parts of the
delivery. Audio and video
quality are acceptable.
Not Yet Competent
Speech does not use
effective delivery
principals. Audio and video
quality are not clear.
10.0 to > 9.0 pts
9.0 to > 8.0 pts
8.0 to > 7.0 pts
7.0 to > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Speech has 3 references
with one scholarly and one
popular source. References
are used in a clear and
effective manner. In-text
citations & reference page
are in correct APA format.
Competent
At least 3 references used
adequately in speech with
only 1-2 errors using APA
format with in-text
citations & reference page.
Fairly Competent
Only 2 references used in
speech. Partial in-text
citations used with a few
errors in APA format with
reference page.
Not Yet Competent
One or fewer reference
used, no in-text citations,
incorrect APA format with
reference page.
5.0 > 4.5 pts
4.5 > 4.0 pts
4.0 > 3.5 pts
3.5 > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Clearly & effectively orally
cited three credible
sources and qualified each
using APA format.
Competent
Three sources orally cited
but lack some or all
qualifications.
Fairly Competent
Only two references
orally cited. Lack of clarity
and effectiveness in oral
citations.
Not Yet Competent
One or fewer oral citations
present. Citation does not
give credibility to the
speaker.
25.0 to > 22.5 pts
/25
/25
/20
/10
/5
Preparation
Outline
10.0 to > 9.0 pts
9.0 to > 8.0 pts
8.0 to > 7.0 pts
7.0 to > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Outline turned in on time
and follows the correct
format.
Competent
Outline turned in on time
and follows most of the
correct format.
Fairly Competent
Outline turned in late
and/or follows some of
the correct format.
Not Yet Competent
Late, no effort put into
outline, or not turned in.
5.0 to > 4.5 pts
4.5 to > 4.0 pts
4.0 to > 3.5 pts
3.5 to > 0 pts
Sophisticated
Outline turned in on time,
follows the correct format,
and is under the maximum
of 2 pages.
Competent
Outline turned in on time
and follows most of the
correct format.
Fairly Competent
Outline turned in late,
follows some of the
correct format, and/or is
over the maximum of 2
pages.
Not Yet Competent
Late, no effort put into
outline, or not turned in.
/10
Speaking
Outline
/5
Reading A Manuscript = 7 point deduction ________
Penalties:
Under/Over Time = 5pt deduction / 30sec ________
Incorrect File Submission/Request for Materials = 5 point
deduction ________
Editing of Video File = 20 point deduction __________
Total Penalties =
Speech Time:
Final Grade:
/100
Feedback:
Student Name
Instructor Name
Course & Section
Date
Title (Topic: Object, Concept, or Process)
I.
Introduction:
a. Attention Getter: Use a quick, catchy introduction to grab and maintain the
audiences’ attention.
b. Audience Relevance: Tell the audience why your topic matters to them or why
they need to car about what you are saying.
c. Credibility: Why should the audience trust you? What stake do you have in your
topic?
d. Thesis: Tell us your main argument or the purpose of the speech.
e. Preview of Main Points: Tell the audience what you will be talking (‘First I will
discuss the problem with ‘X,’ then I will explain how it is caused by ‘Y,’ and then
I will tell you how you can help by ‘Z.’).
[Transition: Conclude the introduction, and bridge into main point #1: the problems]
II.
Body:
a. Main Point 1: In this point, you need to give detailed information about the
object/process/concept.
i. What is it?
ii. How is it used?
iii. What is its purpose?
iv. Subpoint D.
[Transition: Signpost that you are moving on, review main point #1 and introduce main point
#2: causes]
b. Main Point 2 Statement:
i. Subpoint A.
ii. Subpoint B.
iii. Subpoint C.
iv. Subpoint D.
[Transition: Signpost that you are moving on, review main point #2 and introduce main point
#3: solutions]
c. Main Point 3 Statement:
i. Subpoint A.
ii. Subpoint B.
iii. Subpoint C.
iv. Subpoint D.
[Transition: Review of summarize what you talked about above and signal to the audience that
the conclusion is coming]
III.
Conclusion:
a. Restate Thesis: Remind the audience of your main argument throughout the
speech.
b. Review Main Points: Go back through the main points and review them in a
logical order (‘Today I talked about the problem of ‘X,’ the causes being ‘Y,’ and
the solution of ‘Z’).
c. Memorable Closer: Leave the audience with something to think about or
remember from your speech.
Reference Page
1
Name
Informative Speech Speaking Outline
Topic: Net Neutrality
I. Attention Grabber: Imagine that you no longer had access to your favorite sites, you
were charged extra fees.
II. Speaker Credibility Statement: I have done my research and have credible sources for
supporting material.
III. Thesis Statement: Many people do not know exactly what net neutrality is, when it was
first implemented, and the impact it will have on each and every one of us if net neutrality
is lost.
IV. Preview of MP: 1) understanding of NN, 2) brief history, and 3) how it could affect us.
Transition
Body
I.
According to Cook, Associate Professor at University of Illinois, Springfield, NN is the
idea/ guiding principle.
a. Simpler terms
i. For example: Netflix vs. COM 101 class
ii. Standard of NN, info shared should not affect how much to pay, the speed,
and quality of the network/content.
b. Most significant component of NN is making Internet accessible
i. Some countries block certain websites but U.S. is free and publicly
available standards
Transition
II. “Network Neutrality” coined by Tim Wu in 2003, according to Puzzanghera, a
journalist with the LA Times.
2
a. His paper discusses cable and Internet service closing off competition
i. E.g., services providers and completion blocking access
ii. Blocking access would limit businesses, new tech, to emerge
1. It is possible that social media would not have been created.
b. Rep Chairman of FCC Ajit Pai appointed Trump, according to Puzzanghera.
i. In 2005 the FCC adopted 4 principals
ii. From 2003 outlined in form FCC chairman in 2003 Powell.
1. Access, ability, connection, competition
iii. May 18, 2017 FCC voted to rollback these regulations
Transition
III. If NN is lost it would have a major impact on our education
a. Access to internet wouldn’t be the same
b. According to Greenstein & colleagues. Greenstein is a professor of Business
Administration at Harvard, schools might not have free Wifi, teaching would be
different.
Transition
Conclusion
I. Restate thesis: What net neutrality is, when it was first implemented, impact it will have
on each and every one of us if net neutrality is lost.
II. Review of MP: 1) understanding of NN, 2) brief history, 3) how it could affect us.
III. Memorable Closure: Imagine not being able to access or see what you wanted to see
and when you wanted to see. Plus extra cost.

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