Assignment  4.1     Outline     Assignment  4.2   Speech  (1-­2  min.)   Self-­Review   Due  Date   Points   Week  8   45   Due  Date   Points   Week  9   70   Week  9   30   See  next  page  for  instructions   COM201:  ASSIGNMENT  4           Special  Occasion  Speech   You’ve  reached  the  final  step  of  your  effective  speaking  journey!  In  this  course,  you’ve  learned  about  the   power  of  effective  speaking  by  developing  and  delivering  introductory,  informative,  and  persuasive   speeches.  Your  last  assignment  is  to  prepare  and  deliver  a  special  occasion  speech.     Special  occasion  speeches  are  different  from  the  other  types  of  speeches  you’ve  given.  You’ll  develop  this   speech  around  the  purpose  of  the  special  occasion,  which  you  can  choose  from  the  two  options  provided.   Reference  Chapters   •   Chapter  18:  Speaking  on  Special  Occasions.   This  chapter  covers  the  most  common  types  of  special  occasion  speeches.   Technical  Difficulties   •   For  technical  difficulties  reach  out  to  me  via:   o   email  [email protected]   o phone  240-­484-­4353   o   Blackboard  Chat  Line  (when  available)   See  next  pages  for  grading   Assignment  4.1   Special  Occasion  Speech  Outline   Due  Week  8:  45  points   1)   Select  either  Topic  A  or  Topic  B  for  your  special  occasion  speech.     o   Topic  A:  Who  Inspires  You?  |  Deliver  a  speech  of  introduction  in  which  you   introduce  a  person  who  inspires  you.     o   Topic  B:  Employee  of  the  Month  |  You  have  been  given  an  award  for   “Employee  of  the  Month”  and  must  give  an  acceptance  speech  at  an  awards   banquet.  Deliver  your  speech  of  acceptance.   2)   Create  an  outline  or  speaking  notes  in  Microsoft  Word.     o   Download  the  Microsoft  Word  template  in  the  “Assignment  4.1”  section   located  in  Week  8  of  your  course.     o   Structure  and  organize  your  speech  so  you’ll  stay  within  the  2-­minute  time   limit.     3)   Submit  the  completed  Microsoft  Word  template  in  Blackboard  (this  is  separate  from   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  4.2   Special  Occasion  Speech  and  Self-­Review   Due  Week  9:  100  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   4.2”  section  located  in  Week  9  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.

1. Assignment 4.1
Outline
Assignment 4.2
Speech (1--2 min.)
Self--Review
Due Date Points
Week 8 45
Due Date Points
Week 9 70
Week 9 30
See next page for instructions
COM201: ASSIGNMENT 4
Special Occasion Speech
You’ve reached the final step of your effective speaking

2. journey! In this course, you’ve learned about the
power of effective speaking by developing and delivering
introductory, informative, and persuasive
speeches. Your last assignment is to prepare and deliver a
special occasion speech.
Special occasion speeches are different from the other
types of speeches you’ve given. You’ll develop this
speech around the purpose of the special occasion, which
you can choose from the two options provided.
Reference Chapters
• Chapter 18: Speaking on Special Occasions.
This chapter covers the most common types of special
occasion speeches.
Technical Difficulties
• For technical difficulties reach out to me via:
o email [email protected]
o phone 240--484--4353
o Blackboard Chat Line (when available)
See next pages for grading
Assignment 4.1
Special Occasion Speech Outline

3. Due Week 8: 45 points
1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your special
occasion speech.
o Topic A: Who Inspires You? | Deliver a speech of
introduction in which you
introduce a person who inspires you.
o Topic B: Employee of the Month | You have been
given an award for
“Employee of the Month” and must give an acceptance
speech at an awards
banquet. Deliver your speech of acceptance.
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft
Word.
o Download the Microsoft Word template in the
“Assignment 4.1” section
located in Week 8 of your course.
o Structure and organize your speech so you’ll stay
within the 2--minute time
limit.
3) Submit the completed Microsoft Word template in
Blackboard (this is separate from
your speech/self--review).

4. 4) For this assignment, you will not compose an essay or
speech. You are only
required to submit an outline.
Assignment 4.2
Special Occasion Speech and Self--Review
Due Week 9: 100 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
4.2” section located in Week 9 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

5. “Assignment 4.2” section located in Week 9 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.
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the
following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 45 ASSIGNMENT 4.1: SPECIAL OCCASION
SPEECH OUTLINE
Criteria Exemplary 100% -- A
Proficient
85% -- B
Fair
75% -- C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% -- D
Unacceptable
0% -- F

6. 1. Completed
outline
submitted to
Blackboard.
Weight: 40%
Submitted a
complete, well--
developed outline.
Submitted a
complete outline but
some areas needed
more information or
development.
Submitted an
outline but it was
partially developed
and / or was
missing some
information.
Submitted an outline
but it was
insufficiently
developed and / or
missing large
amounts of
information.
Did not submit
any outline to
Blackboard.

7. 2. Outline
provides solid
flow for speech.
Weight: 40%
Submitted outline
provided excellent
sense of flow
without any
noticeable errors for
speech.
Submitted outline
provided strong
sense of flow with
only minor errors
for speech.
Submitted outline
provided partial
sense of flow for
speech.
Submitted outline
provided little
sense of flow for
speech.
Did not submit
or outline
structure
provided no
sense of flow for

8. speech.
3. Outline
checked for
spelling /
grammar issues.
Weight 20%
Outline was clean,
clear, and easy to
read throughout the
entire submission.
Outline had no
major spelling /
grammar issues but
minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 25% and
minor issues
throughout the
submission.
Outline had major
spelling / grammar
issues in 50% of
the submission.
Did not submit
or outline had

9. major issues
that impacted
readability.
POINTS: 75 ASSIGNMENT 4.2: SPECIAL OCCASION
SPEECH
Criteria Exemplary 100% -- A
Proficient
85% -- B
Fair
75% -- C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% -- D
Unacceptable
0% -- F
1. Introduction
Weight: 15%
Gains attention and
interest, previews
main points
Gains attention and
interest, generally
previews main points

10. Some problems
with gaining
attention and
interest and/or with
previewing main
points
Insufficiently gains
attention and
interest or
insufficiently
previews main
points
Does not gain
attention and
interest, and/or
does not preview
main points
2. Conclusion
Weight: 15%
Reinforces central
idea, uses strong
closing
Reinforces central
idea, uses
generally strong
closing
Some problems with
reinforcing central

11. idea and/or with
using strong closing
Insufficiently
reinforces central
idea or uses weak
closing
Does not
reinforce central
idea, and/or
does not use
strong closing
3. Speech
Organization
Weight 15%
Well organized,
logical structure
Well organized,
generally logical
structure
Some problems with
organization and/or
with logical structure
Insufficiently
organized or
insufficiently
structured

12. Limited or no
organization,
and/or limited or
no logical
structure
4. Time
Requirement
Weight: 15%
1--2 minutes +/-- 15
seconds
1--2 minutes +/-- 30
seconds
1--2 minutes +/-- 40
seconds
1--2 minutes +/-- 50
seconds
1--2 minutes +/--
60 seconds
5. Delivery
Weight: 15%
Strong eye contact,
expressive voice,
and natural gestures
Good eye contact,

13. generally
expressive voice
and natural
gestures
Average eye
contact, some
expressive voice,
minimally distracting
gestures
Insufficient eye
contact, limited
expressive voice
and/or unnatural
gestures
Very little/ no
eye contact, no
expressive
voice, unnatural
gestures
6. Speech
Clarity, and
Visual Quality
Weight: 20%
Clear and consistent
throughout
Generally clear and
consistent

14. Some problems with
clarity and
consistency
Problems with
clarity and
consistency
throughout
Limited or no
audio, video,
and/or other
technology
7. Overall
Effectiveness
Weight 15%
Connects well with
audience and
achieves purpose
Generally connects
with audience and
achieves purpose
Connects somewhat
with audience,
partially achieves
purpose
Limited connection
with audience,
doesn’t fully

15. achieve purpose
Doesn’t connect
with audience or
achieve purpose
POINTS: 30
ASSIGNMENT 4.2: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH SELF-
-REVIEW
Criteria Exemplary 100% -- A
Proficient
85% -- B
Fair
75% -- C
Meets Minimum
Expectations
65% -- D
Unacceptable
0% -- F
1. Submit a
completed self--
review.
Weight: 20%

16. Submitted a
completed self--
review.
Submitted a
generally completed
self--review.
Submitted a
partially completed
self--review.
Submitted a
minimally completed
self--review.
Did not submit a
self--review.
2. Self--review
was well--
developed.
Weight: 80%
Submitted self--
review provided
excellent comments
on student
progress/work.
Submitted self--
review provided
good comments on

17. student
progress/work.
Submitted self--
review provided
acceptable
comments on
student
progress/work.
Submitted self--
review provided
minimal comments
on student
progress/work.
Did not submit
completed self--
review, or
submitted self--
review provided
no comments on
student
progress/work.
Running Head: LITERATURE REVIEW 2
LITERATURE REVIEW 2

18. Effect of Tobacco Use
Gideon Aryertey
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Introduction
Over decades, many individuals have been using tobacco
without being aware of its harmful effects. For instance, in the
U.S., the rate of cigarette smoking increased immensely in the
early twentieth century. This was due to the invention of the
cigarette rolling machine as well as an increase in the
advertisement of tobacco products. As a result, cigarette
smoking expanded regardless of the opposition of religious
leaders or other members. Tobacco consumption reaches its
peak especially between the ages of 20 to 40 in both females
and males although statistically males consume more than
females. Furthermore, the smoking rate amongst African-
Americans (16.7%) are higher than the national average in
comparison to Caucasians (16.6%). In fact, mixed race
individuals and American Indian/Alaska Natives have higher
smoking rates than African-Americans. As a result, this shows
that there’s a big issue with the use of tobacco. Tobacco has led
to many diseases such as lung cancer, diabetes, heart disease,
stroke. It also leads to addiction. However, it is significant for
one to overcome the addiction of tobacco use to improve their
health status. Educating people about the harmful effect of
tobacco consumption and making tobacco less affordable will
correspond to a gradual decrease in its use.
Tobacco use has caused numerous deaths amongst individuals
despite their socioeconomic backgrounds. For instance,
approximately 30 percent of people who perish due to cancer in

19. the United States; 80 percent of these deaths are caused by lung
cancer. lung cancer is the main cause of cancer related deaths in
the youth and adults. (Addicott, Sweitzer & McClernon, 2018).
Lung cancer attacks both genders and the treatment process can
be very complex. Consumers of tobacco are affected by this
disease because it exterminates the cells responsible for fighting
against the disease. Also, the use of tobacco affects the proper
functioning of all the organs in the body. Other than lung
cancer, tobacco consumption can also lead to mouth, esophagus,
larynx, liver, kidney, bladder, cervix, pharynx, stomach,
myeloid leukemia, pancreas and colon cancers (Ebbert,
Elrashidi & Stead, 2015).
In fact, about 7300 nonsmokers die from lung disease every
year according to the International Agency that is responsible
for Research on Cancer (IARC) after being exposed to tobacco.
Additionally, a 2009 survey that was conducted in China
indicated that about 38 percent of smokers were aware that
smoking contributes to attack of coronary heart disease while 27
percent were aware that it can lead to a stroke (Ambrose, et. al,
2017). However, individuals who smoke about five cigarettes a
day showed signs of various diseases and damages to the blood
vessels (Gilreath, et. al, 2016). In fact, blood vessels are
thickened and then become narrower. As a result, the flow of
blood from various body tissues and organs varies translating to
heart disease. Failure of the heart to work correctly corresponds
to high death rates because vitamins, proteins, and
carbohydrates are not distributed to all parts of the body.
(Landin, et. al, 2017). Nicotine is
the primary chemical in tobacco that leads to addiction. It can
be absorbed in the bloodstream of tobacco users or even inhaled
through cigarette smoke. Nicotine increases the percentage of
dopamine that stimulates regions of the brain. (Lee, et. al. 2015)
Conclusion
It is obvious according to research conducted that tobacco use
weakens the cells responsible for preventing the diseases that
occur which will eventually result in death if action is not

20. taken. Tobacco use amongst youths and adults have led to more
negative outcomes than positive. Therefore, all organizations
that are responsible for reducing the use of tobacco should
continue educating individuals about the harmful effects of
tobacco as well as making it less affordable.
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Running head: CHANGING OUR LIVES 1
3
CHANGING OUR LIVES
“Changing Our Lives” Outline
Student Name
Dr. Horner
Correct date

22. Sample Student Outline
Topic: Insert topic here
Introduction – Capture your audience’s attention with a quote,
anecdote, or personal experienceBuild up to the main reason for
the speech
Thesis Statement - I have now chosen to go to college at this
juncture in my life because of financial, personal, and emotional
reasons.
I. First Main Point – Financial Reasons
A. Secure and comfortable financial future
B. Dissatisfaction in current job
C. Goals for the future
II. Second Main Point – Personal Reasons
A. First in family to graduate from college
B. Make family proud.
C. Positive role model for children.
III. Third Main Point – Emotional Reasons
A. Overcome self-doubt
B. Past negative experience
C. Understanding my abilities
Conclusion –
A. Restate thesis statement and main points
B. Summarize presented ideas
C. Conclude with compelling remark