Reference no: EM131608573

Requirements:

A. Write a rationale (suggested length of 1 page) for the presentation in which you do the following:

1. Identify an appropriate purpose for the presentation.

2. Describe your intended audience for the presentation (suggested length of 1-2 sentences).

3. Explain the significance of the chosen topic.

B. Create a presentation plan (e.g., outline) for a five- to seven-minute presentation on your chosen topic by including the following parts:
1. an effective introduction that includes the following parts:
• an attention-getting opening
• a thesis statement
• a preview of the main points of the presentation
2. support for each of the main points from part B1.
3. an effective conclusion that includes a summary of the main points and closing comments
4. three to five credible sources
a. Provide acknowledgement of source information within the presentation plan for any content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
b. Provide a corresponding reference list for the three to five credible sources that includes the author, date of publication, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, or website URL) for each of the sources. APA citation style is the standard at WGU and is strongly encouraged.

C. Attach one appropriate visual element (e.g., chart, graph, picture, model) that supports one of the main points with acknowledgement of any source information used.

D. Identify three potential questions your audience may ask about your topic.

1. Write an appropriate response for each of the three questions identified in part D.

Note: Proposed questions should not repeat content presented or serve as a quiz for the speaker.

Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section.

Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from outside sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the APA Guidelines section.

PART B

A. Provide a video recording of you giving your presentation in which you do the following ( WRITE AND SUBMIT PAPERS IF UNABLE TO RECORD)
1. Present an appropriate introduction that includes the following parts:
• an attention-getting opening
• a thesis statement
• a preview of the main points
2. Discuss each of the main points with appropriate support and/or examples.
3. Include verbal citations for any content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. Verbal citations should include two to three elements of the corresponding reference (e.g., author, date, title). All verbal citations must also have a corresponding reference on the reference list.
4. Present an effective conclusion that includes a summary of the main points and closing comments.

Note: Present your information within five to seven minutes (not to exceed 10 minutes).

B. Use effective communication by including the following five communication techniques, appropriate to the given audience, throughout the presentation from part A:
1. Speak clearly, audibly, and at an appropriate pace.
2. Use oral emphasis to enhance meaning.
3. Use appropriate gestures and body language.
4. Maintain appropriate eye contact with your audience.
5. Incorporate one effective visual element.

Note: Please be sure that your visual element is clearly visible in the recording of your presentation.

C. Attach a reference list for the three to five credible sources attributed in part A3 that includes the author, date, title, and location of information (e.g. publisher, journal, or website URL) for each of the sources. APA citation style is the standard at WGU and is strongly encouraged.

Note: To record and submit your video for evaluation, you may do one of the following:

(1) Provide the file of your audiovisual recording of yourself delivering your presentation using a personal webcam or recording device, such as a digital camera or mobile device. The recording must be saved as a file on your computer. Click the "Videos" button in Taskstream to select and upload the file from your computer. Do not submit your video as an attachment because the evaluators may have difficulty accessing your file in an attached format.

(2) Provide a link to an audiovisual recording of yourself delivering your presentation using the Panopto system. For instructions on how to access and use Panopto, watch either the "Panopto (PC Users)" video or the "Panopto (MAC Users)" video by clicking on the applicable web link provided below. To access Panopto's website, navigate to the web link titled: "Accessing Panopto", and then choose to log in using the "WGU" option. If prompted, log in using your WGU student portal credentials, and then it will forward you to Panopto's website.

To submit your recording, upload it to the Panopto drop box titled "Elements of Effective Communication Oral Presentation - YJT1 Task 2." Once the recording has been uploaded and processed in Panopto's system, retrieve the URL of the recording from Panopto and copy and paste it into the Links option in Taskstream. Upload the remaining task requirements using the Attachments option.

Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section.

Note: When using sources to support ideas and elements in this assessment, the submission MUST include verbal citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or paraphrasing. It is not necessary to cite sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the content of the assessment.

Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from outside sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the APA Guidelines section.