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PLEASE NO PLAGIARISMFOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONSUSE CORRECT GRAMMARFILL OUT TEMPLATEThink about a speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. You can use the same speech topic that you selected in Unit 1 or choose a new one.The speech can be for any context and any length. See the list of example speech occasions and purposes for inspiration.Download and answer each question in the the Unit 2 Touchstone Template based on the speech you are thinking of: Touchstone_2_Template.docConsider your audience, purpose, and thesis and complete Part 1 of the template.Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech and complete Part 2 of the template.Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support your thesis and complete Part 3 of the template. Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony).Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Ask a Sophia learning coach if you have any questions.Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.Submit your completed Unit 2 Touchstone Template on Sophia.NOTE: Units 3 and 4 both require a persuasive speech topic. If you select a persuasive topic in this unit, you will have the opportunity to build and improve on the same speech in the next two units.Touchstone Support VideosEvaluating your SourcesMaintaining Relevance and Balance Speech OccasionsPersonalSpeech at a special event (anniversary, wedding, birthday, graduation, funeral etc.)Demonstration presentation (showing how to do something)Product analysis and/or recommendationAcademicPresenting academic work (paper, research, report)Present original creative workAcademic speech and debateCommunitySpeech at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)Community action speech (asking for something, promoting a policy, or communicating a community initiative, etc.)Political speech (on behalf of a candidate, yourself as candidate, etc.)BusinessPresenting to staff (new initiatives, pep talks, announcements, etc.)Presenting to colleagues or peers (idea sharing, status updates, brainstorming, etc.)Presenting to superiors (project proposal, project plan, project summary, etc.)Convention presentation (pitching new products, rally speech, teachable moments, etc.)Submission checklist_ 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.RequirementsAll writing must be appropriate for an academic contextFollow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibitedUse a readable 11- or 12-point fontSubmission should include your name and the dateSubmit a single file only, including the answers to all questionsAcceptable file formats include .doc, .docx, and .pdf ProficientAcceptableNeeds ImprovementNeeds Substantial RevisionResponse Quality15 pointsAnswers all questions in the Touchstone 2 Template, consistently demonstrating thoughtful consideration. Demonstrates correct understanding of relevance and credibility.Answers all questions in the Touchstone 2 Template, primarily demonstrating thoughtful consideration, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight. Minor aspects of relevance and credibility are misunderstood.Answers most questions in the Touchstone 2 Template but shows limited consideration; responses lack detail or insight. Demonstrates some misunderstanding of relevance and credibility.Answers are absent or very limited.Purpose, Audience, and Thesis15 pointsIncludes a purpose, audience, and thesis that are aligned, clear, and specific.Includes a purpose, audience, and thesis that are somewhat vague, lacking in detail, or are not well aligned.Includes a purpose audience and thesis, however they are not well aligned, they are vague, lacking in detail, or one element (purpose, audience, or thesis) has not been listed.Does not include audience purpose and thesis.Sources20 pointsIncludes three different sources that are relevant and credible.Includes three different sources, however one of the sources is lacking in relevance and/or credibility.Includes three different sources, however two of the sources are lacking in relevance and/or credibility, or only two sources are included.Includes only one source or does not list any sources and/or listed sources are all lacking in relevance and/or credibility.Support25 pointsIncludes five different pieces of support that directly support the thesis. Includes three or more different types of support.Includes five different pieces of support, however one or two pieces of support do not directly support the thesis. Includes two different types of support.Three or four of the pieces of support do not directly support the thesis. Includes one type of support.All pieces of support do not support the thesis or includes no support. touchstone_2_template__1_.doc Unformatted Attachment Preview Name: Date: 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 What are you hoping to achieve with this speech? Purpose Who will be in your audience? What do you know about them? Audience What is the key message of your speech? Thesis PART 2: SOURCES SOURCE 1 Source Title Author(s) Name Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc. Retrieved from 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? Age 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? Depth How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? What is the authors purpose? What biases might they have? Is the information the authors opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts? Author 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? Money SOURCE 2 Source Title Author(s) Name Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc. Retrieved from 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? Age 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? Depth How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? What is the authors purpose? What biases might they have? Is the information the authors opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts? Author 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? Money SOURCE 3 Source Title Author(s) Name Where did you get this source? Include location, book, periodical, url, etc. Retrieved from 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? Age 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? Depth How is the author qualified to speak on the topic? What is the authors purpose? What biases might they have? Is the information the authors opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts? Author 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? Money PART 3: SUPPORT SUPPORT #1 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 What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? Type of Support How does this piece of support reinforce your message? Relevance SUPPORT #2 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 What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? Type of Support How does this piece of support reinforce your message? Relevance SUPPORT #3 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 What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? Type of Support How does this piece of support reinforce your message? Relevance SUPPORT #4 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 What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? Type of Support How does this piece of support reinforce your message? Relevance SUPPORT #5 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 What type of support is it? Is it an example, a statistic, an analogy, a definition, a visual, a story, or a testimony? Type of Support How does this piece of support reinforce your message? Relevance PART 4: REFLECTION What have you learned from completing this activity? ... Purchase answer to see full attachment