Topic: Benefits of social media for collective action in areas where human rights are being contested
Talk about multiple examples of how social media has helped spread awareness of various human rights problems all over the world (in multiple countries)
One example that can be added how Uganda government officials violate human rights and how it being shown on social media spreads awareness.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience about a concept, process, or event that involves an international or intercultural topic. Informative speeches are designed to bring new information to the audience. Consider your own interests and abilities, but also consider which topic would be interesting to your audience.
SOURCES: You will need to use at least three (3) scholarly, credible, and current sources for this speech. USE 5 sources. You may use sources from the Web if the following information is available:
The author’s name and credentials (researcher, physician, college professor, etc.);
The sponsoring organization (e.g., Mayo Clinic, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, etc.); and
The date the information was reported on the website.
It is not possible to locate the same information from scholarly journals – you must use the library.
Category: Humanities : Speech
Topic: Benefits of social media for collective action in areas where human rights are being contested
Talk about multiple examples of how social media has helped spread awareness of various human rights problems all over the world (in multiple countries)
One example that can be added how Uganda government officials violate human rights and how it being shown on social media spreads awareness.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience about a concept, process, or event that involves an international or intercultural topic. Informative speeches are designed to bring new information to the audience. Consider your own interests and abilities, but also consider which topic would be interesting to your audience.
SOURCES: You will need to use at least three (3) scholarly, credible, and current sources for this speech. USE 5 sources. You may use sources from the Web if the following information is available:
The author’s name and credentials (researcher, physician, college professor, etc.);
The sponsoring organization (e.g., Mayo Clinic, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, etc.); and
The date the information was reported on the website.
It is not possible to locate the same information from scholarly journals – you must use the library.
. Directions
Step 1: Answer Questions
Download the Unit 2 Touchstone template and complete the following parts:
Part 1: Topic: Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis.
Part 2: Sources: Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech.
Part 3: Support: Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support your thesis. Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony).
Part 4: Reflection: Answer the reflection questions at the end of the touchstone template.
Step 2: Review Rubric
Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Ask a Sophia learning coach if you have any questions.
Step 3: Review Checklist and Requirements
Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Step 4: Submit
Submit your completed Unit 2 Touchstone Template on Sophia.
C. Requirements
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context
Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)
Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font
Submission should include your name and the date
Submit a single file only, including the answers to all questions
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
. Directions
Step 1: Answer Questions
Download the Unit 2 Touchstone template and complete the following parts:
Part 1: Topic: Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis.
Part 2: Sources: Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech.
Part 3: Support: Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support your thesis. Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony).
Part 4: Reflection: Answer the reflection questions at the end of the touchstone template.
Step 2: Review Rubric
Review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated. Ask a Sophia learning coach if you have any questions.
Step 3: Review Checklist and Requirements
Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Step 4: Submit
Submit your completed Unit 2 Touchstone Template on Sophia.
C. Requirements
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context
Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)
Composition must be original and written for this assignment; plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font
Submission should include your name and the date
Submit a single file only, including the answers to all questions
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.