Video
Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 7
Points: 10
Overview:
This project consists of two parts: a written outline and a presentation video. You will
develop a detailed outline in preparation for your speech, then present an informative
speech on the topic of your choice. Your speech will be submitted through the Bongo
platform in Mindtap. The outline for your speech is due in Unit 5 and the video speech
presentation is due in Unit 7.
Instructions:
The intent/focus of your speech should be to inform the audience on a topic of your
choosing. Keep in mind and incorporate all lectures/activities leading up to the
presentation. Your presentation must be supported by a minimum of three credible
sources – this excludes personal experience. You will utilize the Bongo platform in
Mindtap to record your video.
The length of the speech should be 5 minutes and include:
1. A clear visual aid
2. An attention getter
3. A thesis
4. A preview of main points
5. In speech citations of supporting materials (Say them out loud during your
speech)
6. A summary of points in the conclusion
7. A memorable ending
8. A works cited page
Optional: If you choose to, you can use a PowerPoint presentation along with your
speech (5 slide limit). Use the following tutorial to help you combine your video with
your PowerPoint presentation using a free app called Bandicam.
MindTap Tools:
• You will record and save your speech in Bongo Platform in MindTap:
o Click on the MindTap Content folder link in the Unit.
COM107: Introduction to Communication
Unit 7 Assignment: Informative Speech Presentation
https://www.bandicam.com/how-to-record-powerpoint-presentation/
o Choose “Present Your Informative Speech” and record your speech.
o Return to Unit 7 in Blackboard, click on the assignment, and type ”Done”
in the box for it to be graded.
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.
• Dress appropriately for speaking in front of your peers.
• Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits.
• Utilize the practice assignment in unit 6 to prepare for your presentation.
Requirements:
• 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 7 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary
(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points)
Introduction Intro is
significantly over
or under 10% of
the total time of
presentation.
Speaker does not
use an attention-
getter.
Intro is over or
under 10% of total
time of presentation
and needs more
organization.
Speaker’s
attention-getter is
generic and not
engaging.
Intro takes close to
10% of total time
of presentation
and is well
organized.
Speaker uses an
attention-getter but
needs more
creativity.
Intro takes 10% of
the total time of
presentation, is
concise and
organized. Speaker
uses a creative and
effective attention-
getter.
Thesis
statement and
preview of the
main points
Thesis and
preview of main
points are
missing or difficult
to understand.
Thesis and/or
preview of main
points need to be
more concise. May
be confusing, too
wordy or too
general.
Speaker
articulates thesis
and preview of
main points but
may need more
development or
connection to
topic.
Thesis is well
developed and
simply stated.
Speaker clearly
articulates preview
of main points.
Body of speech Speaker does not
present the main
points in an
effective way.
There is no detail
or supporting
information to
validate main
points.
Speaker briefly
summarizes the
main points and
gives little detail in
support of them.
Information doesn’t
have strong
connections to
topic.
Speaker presents
information in a
clear way but may
need to work on
adding more
details in support
of main ideas or
on the delivery.
Speaker presents
information in a
clear, enthusiastic
and effective way.
Main points are
stressed and
supported by plenty
of details.
Supporting
matierial
Speaker does not
cite any real
supporting
materials
throughout the
speech and lacks
credibility on the
topic.
Speaker uses only
personal
experience as
supporting material
and needs to add
other materials to
gain credibility.
Speaker uses an
adequate amount
of supporting
material but needs
to work on citing
them within the
body of the
speech.
Speaker uses
plenty of supporting
materials, including
personal
experience and
cites them within
the body of the
speech.
Conclusion Speaker doesn’t
summarize the
main points of the
speech or end in
a memorable
way. Speech
comes to an
awkward or
abrupt end.
Speaker doesn’t
summarize main
points of the
speech in an
effective way.
Speaker doesn’t
end in a
memorable way or
Speaker
summarizes the
main points of
speech but lacks
creativity in the
transition.
Speaker’s closing
thought is
memorable but
Speaker
summarizes the
main points of the
speech in a creative
and effective way.
Speaker’s final
thought is
memorable and
powerful.
the closing thought
is too generic.
could use more
imagination.
Format and
length
Is under or over
the requested
length by a
significant
amount.
Is under or over the
requested length by
2-3.
Is under or over
the requested
length by 1
minute.
Meets the length
and format
requirements- 5
minutes.
Works cited
page
Does not include
a works cited
page.
Includes a works
cited page but is
not in the proper
format or may not
have the required
amount of sources.
Includes a works
cited page with
few errors.
Includes a works
cited page in
correct APA format
with 3 credible
sources.
Visual aids There are no
visual aids used
to guide the
audience or they
are confusing and
irrelevant to the
topic.
The visual aids are
confusing or
unorganized. The
visual aids may
contain
misspellings or are
not relevant to the
topic.
Speaker uses
clear visual aids
that help guide the
audience. The
visual aids are
relevant to the
topic and free of
misspellings but
may need more
creativity.
Speaker uses clear
visual aids that help
guide the audience.
The visual aids are
free of misspellings,
are creative,
interesting and
relevant to the
topic.
Organization &
professionalism
There is no
consistent or
logical flow to the
information or
presentation.
Speaker is not
professional,
dressed
appropriately or
uses language
that can be
offensive to
audience.
Audience may have
difficulty following
presentation
because it jumps
around. Speaker
needs to work on
transitions and
flow. May also
need to work on
professionalism or
dressing
appropriately.
Speaker presents
information in a
logical sequence
which audience
can follow but may
need to improve
flow from one topic
to the other.
Speaker is
professional and
dressed
appropriately.
Speaker presents
information in
logical, interesting
sequence which
audience can
follow. Topics flow
from one to the
other with good
transitions. Speaker
is professional and
dressed
appropriately.
Presentation
skills
Speaker is too
quiet or loud, is
not confident in
material, has little
to no eye contact
or is disinterested
or monotone.
Speaker exhibits
some mumbling,
little eye contact or
little to no
expression.
Speaker clearly
articulates ideas
but presentation
skills need
polishing. May
need to work on
more eye contact
and confidence.
Speaker is poised,
articulate, and has
good eye contact.
Speaker presents
information with
enthusiasm and
confidence.
Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 7
Points: 10
Overview:
This project consists of two parts: a written outline and a presentation video. You will
develop a detailed outline in preparation for your speech, then present an informative
speech on the topic of your choice. Your speech will be submitted through the Bongo
platform in Mindtap. The outline for your speech is due in Unit 5 and the video speech
presentation is due in Unit 7.
Instructions:
The intent/focus of your speech should be to inform the audience on a topic of your
choosing. Keep in mind and incorporate all lectures/activities leading up to the
presentation. Your presentation must be supported by a minimum of three credible
sources – this excludes personal experience. You will utilize the Bongo platform in
Mindtap to record your video.
The length of the speech should be 5 minutes and include:
1. A clear visual aid
2. An attention getter
3. A thesis
4. A preview of main points
5. In speech citations of supporting materials (Say them out loud during your
speech)
6. A summary of points in the conclusion
7. A memorable ending
8. A works cited page
Optional: If you choose to, you can use a PowerPoint presentation along with your
speech (5 slide limit). Use the following tutorial to help you combine your video with
your PowerPoint presentation using a free app called Bandicam.
MindTap Tools:
• You will record and save your speech in Bongo Platform in MindTap:
o Click on the MindTap Content folder link in the Unit.
COM107: Introduction to Communication
Unit 7 Assignment: Informative Speech Presentation
https://www.bandicam.com/how-to-record-powerpoint-presentation/
o Choose “Present Your Informative Speech” and record your speech.
o Return to Unit 7 in Blackboard, click on the assignment, and type ”Done”
in the box for it to be graded.
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.
• Dress appropriately for speaking in front of your peers.
• Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits.
• Utilize the practice assignment in unit 6 to prepare for your presentation.
Requirements:
• 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 7 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary
(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points)
Introduction Intro is
significantly over
or under 10% of
the total time of
presentation.
Speaker does not
use an attention-
getter.
Intro is over or
under 10% of total
time of presentation
and needs more
organization.
Speaker’s
attention-getter is
generic and not
engaging.
Intro takes close to
10% of total time
of presentation
and is well
organized.
Speaker uses an
attention-getter but
needs more
creativity.
Intro takes 10% of
the total time of
presentation, is
concise and
organized. Speaker
uses a creative and
effective attention-
getter.
Thesis
statement and
preview of the
main points
Thesis and
preview of main
points are
missing or difficult
to understand.
Thesis and/or
preview of main
points need to be
more concise. May
be confusing, too
wordy or too
general.
Speaker
articulates thesis
and preview of
main points but
may need more
development or
connection to
topic.
Thesis is well
developed and
simply stated.
Speaker clearly
articulates preview
of main points.
Body of speech Speaker does not
present the main
points in an
effective way.
There is no detail
or supporting
information to
validate main
points.
Speaker briefly
summarizes the
main points and
gives little detail in
support of them.
Information doesn’t
have strong
connections to
topic.
Speaker presents
information in a
clear way but may
need to work on
adding more
details in support
of main ideas or
on the delivery.
Speaker presents
information in a
clear, enthusiastic
and effective way.
Main points are
stressed and
supported by plenty
of details.
Supporting
matierial
Speaker does not
cite any real
supporting
materials
throughout the
speech and lacks
credibility on the
topic.
Speaker uses only
personal
experience as
supporting material
and needs to add
other materials to
gain credibility.
Speaker uses an
adequate amount
of supporting
material but needs
to work on citing
them within the
body of the
speech.
Speaker uses
plenty of supporting
materials, including
personal
experience and
cites them within
the body of the
speech.
Conclusion Speaker doesn’t
summarize the
main points of the
speech or end in
a memorable
way. Speech
comes to an
awkward or
abrupt end.
Speaker doesn’t
summarize main
points of the
speech in an
effective way.
Speaker doesn’t
end in a
memorable way or
Speaker
summarizes the
main points of
speech but lacks
creativity in the
transition.
Speaker’s closing
thought is
memorable but
Speaker
summarizes the
main points of the
speech in a creative
and effective way.
Speaker’s final
thought is
memorable and
powerful.
the closing thought
is too generic.
could use more
imagination.
Format and
length
Is under or over
the requested
length by a
significant
amount.
Is under or over the
requested length by
2-3.
Is under or over
the requested
length by 1
minute.
Meets the length
and format
requirements- 5
minutes.
Works cited
page
Does not include
a works cited
page.
Includes a works
cited page but is
not in the proper
format or may not
have the required
amount of sources.
Includes a works
cited page with
few errors.
Includes a works
cited page in
correct APA format
with 3 credible
sources.
Visual aids There are no
visual aids used
to guide the
audience or they
are confusing and
irrelevant to the
topic.
The visual aids are
confusing or
unorganized. The
visual aids may
contain
misspellings or are
not relevant to the
topic.
Speaker uses
clear visual aids
that help guide the
audience. The
visual aids are
relevant to the
topic and free of
misspellings but
may need more
creativity.
Speaker uses clear
visual aids that help
guide the audience.
The visual aids are
free of misspellings,
are creative,
interesting and
relevant to the
topic.
Organization &
professionalism
There is no
consistent or
logical flow to the
information or
presentation.
Speaker is not
professional,
dressed
appropriately or
uses language
that can be
offensive to
audience.
Audience may have
difficulty following
presentation
because it jumps
around. Speaker
needs to work on
transitions and
flow. May also
need to work on
professionalism or
dressing
appropriately.
Speaker presents
information in a
logical sequence
which audience
can follow but may
need to improve
flow from one topic
to the other.
Speaker is
professional and
dressed
appropriately.
Speaker presents
information in
logical, interesting
sequence which
audience can
follow. Topics flow
from one to the
other with good
transitions. Speaker
is professional and
dressed
appropriately.
Presentation
skills
Speaker is too
quiet or loud, is
not confident in
material, has little
to no eye contact
or is disinterested
or monotone.
Speaker exhibits
some mumbling,
little eye contact or
little to no
expression.
Speaker clearly
articulates ideas
but presentation
skills need
polishing. May
need to work on
more eye contact
and confidence.
Speaker is poised,
articulate, and has
good eye contact.
Speaker presents
information with
enthusiasm and
confidence.
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