TOPIC: All topics must be cleared with your instructor. Remember, you are trying to provide your audience with USEFUL information. Pick a subject that is of interest both to you and your audience. If you have a question about interest in your topic, ask class members what they think of the topic—they are your audience!
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this assignment include the following:
• Manage speaking and presenting visual aids simultaneously
• Effectively outline and organize a speech
• Research and cite credible sources
• Prepare survey and analyze results to incorporate in speech
• Properly include verbal citations throughout the speech
• Practice extemporaneous speech delivery
• Manage presentation time
• Manage anxiety

RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of one source is used to provide supporting material for this speech.
• Sources must be verbally cited within the body of the address when the speech is delivered and should provide adequate support for each main point
• Sources should be cited in the introduction and conclusion when appropriate
• Encyclopedias, dictionaries, CDs, and similar general reference materials may not be used to fulfill this requirement of the assignment (i.e. Encarta)
• Only one source may come from internet research/searches and the remaining sources should come from the library, library electronic databases, or other credible source.
• All sources must be fully cited and referenced on the outline, including dates, authors, titles, etc. (See APA citation guide)

GRADING CRITERIA: Please review the rubric for this assignment online for specific grading criteria.