Informing & Persuading

Running head: INFORMING & PERSUADING

Informing & Persuading
Mike Larry
Allied American University

Author Note This paper was prepared for Principles of Speech Communication 120, Module 1 Homework Assignment taught by Instructor Deborah Zipnick.

PART I: SHORT RESPONSE

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

Prompt: You will select a topic for your informational speech. Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in four to seven minutes.

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 7 that explores informative speeches. In particular, focus on the goals of informative speeches, principles of effective informative speeches, and types of informative speeches.

Step 2: Select a topic that fits into one of the categories of informative speeches: description, definition, or demonstration.

Step 3: In a word processing document for this assignment, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)
Topic
Specific purpose
Thesis
Question based on thesis
Three to five main points

Step 4: Save and submit your document. Remember to use proper APA Style.

PART II: SHORT RESPONSE

Write a response to the following prompt using proper APA Style.

Prompt: You will select a topic for your persuasive speech. Limit the scope of your topic based on the idea that you can present the actual speech in four to seven minutes.

Step 1: Review the information presented in Module 7 that explores persuasive speeches. In particular, focus on the goals of persuasive speeches, principles of effective persuasive speeches, and types of persuasive speeches.

Step 2: Select a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches: questions of fact, questions of value, or questions of policy.

Step 3: In a word processing document for this assignment, determine and enter the following information about your topic:

Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience)
Topic
Specific purpose
Thesis
Question based on thesis
Three to five main points

Step 4: Save and submit your document. Remember to use proper APA Style.

Please remember that iBoard allows you to upload multiple documents at a time. You will submit the following homework assignments:

PART III: SPEECH

Modules 5 through 8 Homework Assignments will be a continuation of the speech process. You will construct your speech by answering the following prompt, which will be given at the beginning of each homework assignment. This is a step-by-step process. As long as you read the textbook, read the online material, and complete the activities, you will not encounter much difficulty.

Prompt: The Internet is home to worldwide content, which can be informational and sometimes controversial. Should the Internet be censored by the government? Develop a persuasive speech that argues for or against having the government censor the Internet. You will construct a traditional, five-paragraph speech (introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, concluding paragraph) that answers this prompt. The total length of pages should not exceed 3 typed pages.

1. Continuing from Modules 5 and 6 Homework Assignments, take out your outline and introductory paragraph and reread them.

2. Using your outline, write the 3 body paragraphs of your speech and the conclusion. Include as much reasoning behind your position as possible. Make sure that you transition between sentences and paragraphs.

3. You will turn in your complete speech (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion). Make sure that it is in one document (one attachment).

Remember to use proper APA formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-spaced.

Here is an example of a speech:

*Please note that the following speech is different in content from the speech you are writing. This is just an example of how your work should look like when you turn it in.*

Shopping online may be more convenient for some; however, nothing can truly replace shopping in an actual store. Most believe that shopping online can save time, but when buying certain items, it may be best to visit the actual store and try the product out beforehand. Many times, online policies can be difficult to comprehend, especially in regards to returning merchandise. The traditional way of shopping is more efficient than online shopping because a product can be tried out before being purchased, the price can be determined accurately, and physical activity is involved in the process.
Being able to try out a product before it is purchased is a critical example of why traditional shopping is more effective than online shopping. For instance, online shopping does not allow shoppers to try on clothing; instead, the shopper has to rely on images of a model, who may be of perfect size, and see if the article will look just as good on the model as it should on the shopper. Shopping in the actual department allows the shopper to try on the actual article of clothing, make sure that the size is right, the material is suitable, and get an overall impression of how it looks. Then the shopper can determine if the item is worth the purchase.
Pricing is another example of how traditional shopping wins over online shopping. The price on the tag is exactly the price that is charged, whereas in online shopping, an additional charge for shipping and handling is tacked on. Many shoppers have a limited budget and can only afford the cost of the item plus tax; therefore, traditional shopping may be a more budget friendly environment than shopping online.
The last example of how traditional shopping is much more effective than online shopping is the actual physical activity involved. Many people are constantly sitting at the desk working on the computer and rarely get up and stretch. Traditional shopping allows these cooped up individuals the change to venture outdoors and stretch the legs. Also, by venturing outside, shoppers will know what is popular and in style and what is outdated by simply observing other shoppers and their buying habits. Online shopping does offer reviews on certain products, but these reviews are hardly helpful. Actual visual examples are more helpful.
The traditional way of shopping is more efficient than online shopping because a product can be tried out before being purchased, the price can be determined accurately, and physical activity is involved in the process. Many shoppers will still cling to their computers, but these shoppers may discover that what they purchased isn’t exactly what they thought they purchased.