COMM 110 Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: Persuasive vs Informative Speeches Worksheet

Watch “Brilliant Public Speaking” from the University Library before beginning this assignment.

Verbal communication skills are among the top skills valued most by employers. Being able to effectively communicate ideas in a way that others can easily understand is valuable personally and professionally.

Outside of your academic life, you will find that individuals use different types of speeches. A speech may be informal or formal depending on the purpose, audience, and context of the intended message. Being able to identify and use the appropriate type of speech will help you as you use your oral presentation skills, whether in the community or at work.

Completing this assignment will help you demonstrate your ability to identify the type, purpose, and audience for various oral presentations.

Watch the following examples of persuasive and informative speeches from the University Library:

• “I Have a Dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King
• “ADD/ADHD: What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?”

Complete the Persuasive vs Informative Speeches Worksheet. Access the speeches for the worksheet from the University Library.

Submit your assignment.