The assignment this week takes a creative approach, so be sure to follow all five (5) steps.
Step 1: Using the personal inventory, list ten (10) things from your experiences, interests, hobbies, skills, beliefs, etc., that will help you as you determine a good informative speech topic. (NOTE: An informative speech is meant only to educate/teach the audience something.)
Step 2: Select two (2) topics from the finished list in Step 1.
Step 3: Combining ideas from Step 2, come up with three (3) possible topics for an informative speech.
Step 4: Determine a final speech topic.
Step 5: Write a snapshot of how to characterize the final topic from Step 4.
THE FINAL TOPIC IS: EXCERCISING
Use the “Example of a Topic Selection Exercise” guide to structure your writing assignment. Click this link for the guide Download Click this link for the guide.
What and How to Submit:
Submit a Word document. Do not submit a PDF.
Upload your submission to Canvas using the “Submit Assignment” link in the top, right-hand corner of the page. Your submission should meet the following criteria:
Length: Follow all five steps. See the “Example of a Topic Selection Exercise” PDF below.
Writing Mechanics: Submission is free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Formatting: APA formatting is used (12-point font, such as Times New Roman or Helvetica; 1″ margins all around; the text is aligned only on the left side of the page.)
Organization: The “Example of a Topic Selection Exercise Download Example of a Topic Selection Exercise” guide is utilized [Link to PDF].
APA: Support your brainstorming idea with one source. All material is cited (in-text or parenthetical citations are used) and written fully as a reference at the bottom. Center the word “Reference” (without quotation marks), then list the source you used. NOTE: Do not use Wikipedia, videos, blogs, or any social media.
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