Assignment

COM 201

WEEK 2

Introductory Speech (elevator pitch)

Instructions:

Introductory Speech Outline

Overview

Strong oral communication skills will be valuable to you throughout your academic journey. They are in high demand by many employers. Creating an outline is critical to your success in crafting an effective speech.

For this assignment, you will create an outline. The speech based on your outline is due next week.

Instructions

1. Select either Topic A or Topic B for your introductory speech.
   • Topic A: Elevator Pitch. Deliver an elevator pitch that describes your professional background and experience for a potential employer during a job interview.
2. Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
   • Download the Sample Outline [DOCX], which provides guidance for the structure of an outline.
   • Focus your speech on 2–3 main points so you’ll stay within the 2-minute time limit.
3. Submit the completed outline in a Microsoft Word document.

Requirements

Your assignment will be graded according to the following criteria:

• The outline is complete and on topic.
• The outline provides solid flow for the speech.
• The outline is clear and free from spelling and grammar issues.

This course requires the use of SWS writing standards. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Outline a speech using a structured flow and proper spelling and grammar.

(Message from the Professor)

Thank you for your submission. Unfortunately, I am unable to grade the assignment because it does not correctly address one of the approved topics.

Please keep in mind – as reviewed on the overview video emailed and located in course announcements and on the assignment overview document – the elevator pitch outline should address your professional experiences and background.

Please review the Assignment Overview document in the course shell (assignment links) for the list of approved topics. Also, please review the overview video located in course announcements for a detailed review of the assignment. Please resubmit the assignment on an approved topic, and your grade will be updated.

(Message from the Professor)

This assignment was graded a second time. It still does not correctly address the topic. When writing an elevator pitch you will want to list your specific skills for a certain job.  So, instead of writing list of work experience try to be specific and actually list your personal experience. The outline submitted is too broad and seems to give advice about how to succeed at an elevator pitch instead of listing your personal qualification. Please make the necessary changes and your grade will be updated.”