Com 201
Assignment 2.1
Informative Speech Outline
Due Week 4: 80 points
1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your informative speech.
o Topic A: How Technology Has Impacted Society
o Topic B: History of Your Hometown
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 2.1” section
located in Week 4 of your course.
o Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you’ll
stay within the 3–minute time limit.
o You must use at least two quality resources.
3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in Blackboard (this is separatefrom
your speech/self–review).
4) For this assignment, you will not compose an essay or speech. You are only
required to submit an outline.
Assignment 2.2
Informative Speech and Self–Review
Due Week 5: 145 points
1) Part 1: Record or upload your speech.
o Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read
your notes word for word.
o Follow the technical instructions for recording your video in the “Assignment
2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course.
o Remember to watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want
to record another version?
2) Part 2: Complete the self–review questions.
o After you have recorded your speech, address the self–review questions in the
“Assignment 2.2” section located in Week 5 of your course. This reflection
helps you step back and take a second look at your work, with an eye on
improvement and highlighting your achievements!
3) Submit your speech and self–review in Blackboard.
