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Touchstone 2: Informative Speech
ASSIGNMENT: Think about an informative speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context and any length, but the purpose must be to inform. See the list of example speech occasions for inspiration.
Personal
Demonstration presentation (showing how to do something)
Product analysis
Academic
Presenting academic work (paper, research, report)
Present and explain original creative work
Community
Sharing relevant information at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)
Communicating a community initiative or policy
Business
Presenting to staff (new initiatives, pep talks, announcements, etc.)
Presenting to colleagues or peers (idea sharing, status updates, etc.)
Presenting to superiors (project plan, project summary, etc.)
Download and answer each question in the the
Unit 2 Touchstone Template
based on the speech you are thinking of.
Unit 2 Touchstone Template
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be original for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.
Touchstone Support Videos
Evaluating your Sources
Maintaining Relevance and Balance
A. Directions
Step 1: Answer Questions
Download the Unit 2 Touchstone template and complete the following parts:
Part 1: Topic: Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis.
Part 2: Sources: Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech.
Part 3: Support: Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support your thesis. Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony).
Part 4: Reflection: Answer the reflection questions at the end of the touchstone template.
Step 2: Review Rubric
Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Ask a Sophia learning coach if you have any questions.
Step 3: Review Checklist and Requirements
Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Step 4: Submit
Submit your completed Unit 2 Touchstone Template on Sophia.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ I have completed all aspects of the template.
❒ My answers demonstrate thoughtful consideration of each question.
❒ I have selected sources that are credible and relevant.
❒ I have selected five pieces of support that are relevant to my thesis.
❒ I have selected three or more different kinds of support.
❒ I have adhered to all of the requirements.
❒ I have read through the rubric and I understand how my Touchstone will be evaluated.
C. Requirements
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context
Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)
Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font
Submission should include your name and the date
Submit a single file only, including the answers to all questions
Acceptable file formats include and x.
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Public Speaking Touchstone 2 Template
Complete the following template, including all parts. Fill out all cells using complete sentences, aiming for one to three complete sentences for each cell of the template.
PART 1: TOPIC
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Purpose
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Audience |
Who will be in your audience? What do you know about them? |
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Thesis |
What is the key message of your speech? |
PART 2: SOURCES
SOURCE 1
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Source Title |
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Author (s) Name |
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Retrieved from |
Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc. |
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Age |
How recent is the data or information presented in your source? |
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Depth |
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in? |
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How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? |
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Money |
Who funds the website or publication? |
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SOURCE 2
Source Title
Author(s) Name
Retrieved from
Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
Age
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
Depth
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
Author
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author’s purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Money
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
SOURCE 3
Source Title
Author(s) Name
Retrieved from
Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc.
Age
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
Depth
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
Author
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author’s purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Money
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
PART 3: SUPPORT
SUPPORT #1
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Support |
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…” |
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Type of Support |
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? |
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Relevance |
How does this piece of support reinforce your message? |
SUPPORT #2
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What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? |
SUPPORT #3
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
SUPPORT #4
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What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…” |
SUPPORT #5
Support
What is the piece of support (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony) that you are going to use in your speech? E.g. “50% of all American voters…”
Type of Support
What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony?
Relevance
How does this piece of support reinforce your message?
PART 4: REFLECTION
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What have you learned from completing this activity? |
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