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Assignment for Inquiry\/Problem Solving and Oral Competencies<\/p>\n

Fact or Fiction? Myth Buster Informative Speech<\/p>\n

In this speech, students will have the opportunity to identify and research a commonly held but somewhat controversial belief about communication. Through thorough research, you will come to one of three conclusions: that the \u201cmyth\u201d is a) true b) false or c) future research is still needed. Students must complete three steps in the speech:
1) Show that the belief is held by a significant number of people. You might consider conducting a survey of your friends, or showing articles that have been written affirming the belief.
2) Research both sides of the claim. What is the evidence provided by the people or groups who affirm the belief? What is the evidence provided by those who contest the belief?
3) Evaluate the evidence on both sides and come to a conclusion based on that evidence.<\/p>\n

Research Objectives
Students are expected to:
\u2022identify a clear, insightful, creative and focused problem statement or \u201cmyth\u201d, addressing potentially significant yet less-explored aspects and all relevant contextual factors
\u2022 consider and synthesize in-depth information from multiple relevant sources representing various points\u2013of-view\/ approaches
\u2022 propose and evaluate solutions\/hypotheses that indicate a deep comprehension of the problem and are sensitive to contextual factors
\u2022 test solutions\/hypothesis through research or action and the examination of result
\u2022 provides accurate explanations of any quantitative information presented, making appropriate inferences based on that information
\u2022 draw conclusions strongly supported by evidence<\/p>\n

Presentation Objectives
Students are expected to:
\u2022 consistently support statements, thesis & conclusions by reasons and evidence
\u2022 make clear distinctions between fact and opinion
\u2022 use language and conventions that are clear and take into consideration
\u2022 use clear, logical and\/or creative content organization
\u2022 use appropriate grammar, pronunciation and articulation for the audience and occasion
\u2022 use appropriate volume, tone, pace, eye contact and body language<\/p>\n

Details
\u2022 Speech length: 5-6 minutes
\u2022 Minimum 5 resources, at least two of which must come from scholarly sources<\/p>\n

Topics Ideas
\u2022 \u201cWomen talk more than men\u201d
\u2022 \u201cSome cultures are louder than others\u201d
\u2022 \u201cTexting is ruining spelling\u201d
\u2022 \u201clike traditional bullying, cyberbullying is a rite of passage\u201d
\u2022 \u201cSome languages have no grammar\u201d
\u2022 \u201cMen don\u2019t like to talk about their feelings\u201d
\u2022 \u201cPeople who talk more are more successful\u201d
\u2022 \u201cThe media controls politics\u201d
\u2022 \u201cTV made kids stupider\u201d
\u2022 \u201cOur phones are rotting our brains\u201d
\u2022 \u201cYou have to \u201cget\u201d social media to be successful\u201d
\u2022 \u201cReporters and their bosses are liberals\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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