(Points will be deducted for going under and over the time limit.) Topic: Your choice (Do not choose a topic that attacks someones race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexuality.) Outline: *Your speech must be in the style of the Public Speaking Outline provided in Course Content. If not, there will be up to a 30% reduction in your grade. The outline is a very important process in creating a speech for this class. – Use the outline provided in Blackboard (Course Content > Public Speaking Outline) *Use of another outline or no outline will result in loss of points – You can use APA or MLA style – Must have at least 6 references (Must cite references orally [out loud], within the text and on the works cited page.) *6 references (minimum standard) – The outline must be 2 to 3 pages (not including the works cited page) – Make sure to include your name and page numbers *Do not use Wikipedia as a reference
