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1. [From 10$/Pg] 3 – 4 Minute
[From 10$/Pg] 3 – 4 Minute Communication (oral, persuasion)Criteria for Success: In this
assignment, you will:Deliver a presentation with clear and consistent audio (speech clarity)
and visual quality throughout.Deliver a presentation of appropriate length (3–4
minutes).Develop a logically organized speech that includes all required components
(introduction, main and supporting points, conclusion), and uses effective transitions.Craft
an introduction that engages the audience, previews main points, and presents a clear
message.Develop a conclusion that reinforces the central idea and uses a strong
closing.Verbally cite at least two credible sources during speech that support or reinforce
the main points.Use ethos, logos, and pathos effectively to persuade the audience.Deliver a
professional communication expressed through appropriate language, expressive voice and
appropriate tone, natural gestures, and strong eye contact.What to submit/deliverables: 3–
4 minute video speech (via Kaltura or mobile device).What is the value of doing this
assignment? Writing and speaking clearly and powerfully is critical throughout your
professional and academic careers. You might have to present to your supervisor or
colleagues, to your peers in another course, or even to your local school board. This
assignment gives you an opportunity to practice your communication skill. It will show that
you can effectively deliver a persuasive speech. This assignment asks you to use what
you’ve learned during the course about actively listening, responding in the workplace, and
persuasive communication to effectively deliver a persuasive speech.Your goal for this
assignment is to: Practice your oral and written communication skills. You will do this by
creating and delivering a persuasive speech on a collaboration tool.What you need to
complete this assignment: To complete this assignment, you will need the following
resources:Assignment Overview Video.Kaltura or mobile device to record video.Previously
composed speech outline.Steps to complete: In Week 10, complete and submit your
assignment in BlackBoard using the following steps:STEP 1: Review the scenario from
Assignments 1 and 4.Scenario: Your organization recently shifted to remote work. Since
that time, you have heard complaints from a few co-workers concerning the lack of
collaboration tools and difficulty effectively collaborating in a remote environment. You also
know that your supervisor has recently received a number of complaints concerning the
company’s online collaboration tools. Because of these complaints, your supervisor is in
search of technology that can be used to effectively facilitate remote collaboration.Your co-
worker recently left you a voicemail message expressing extreme frustration with the lack
of collaboration tools and has asked if there is something that can be done to help the

2. organization select and implement a collaboration tool. As part of the task force researching
collaboration tools, you have been asked to present on one collaborative tool – providing
context on the tool and the advantages of adopting the tool. Your goal is to convince the
leadership team to adopt the collaborative tool for use throughout the organization.STEP 2:
Use the speech outline you created in Week 8 to develop your speech.STEP 3: Practice your
speech.STEP 4: Record your speech in Kaltura or upload an .mp4 or .mov file.STEP 5:
Upload the completed document to the Assignment 5 section.