Module 3 Skills Assignment: Gathering Information & Support Materials
(25 pts. possible)
Activity
In order to help you prepare your Informative Speech, please answer the following questions (in writing) with
as much depth and detail as possible.
1. What is the topic you have selected for the Informative Speech assignment?
2. What is the thesis of your speech?
3. Please briefly explain what Main Point #1 of your speech will cover (including its specific sub-points).
4. Using APA formatting, please list 2 sources of evidence you will use to support the claims you intend
to assert in Main Point #1. (These sources should not be the same as those used to answer questions
#6 or #8 of this assignment.)
5. Please briefly explain what Main Point #2 of your speech will cover (including its specific sub-points).
6. Using APA formatting, please list 2 sources of evidence you will use to support the claims you intend
to assert in Main Point #2. (These sources should not be the same as those used to answer questions
4 or 8 of this assignment.)
7. Please briefly explain what Main Point #3 of your speech will cover (including its specific sub-points).
8. Using APA formatting, please list 2 sources of evidence you will use to support the claims you intend
to assert in Main Point #3. (These sources should not be the same as those used to answer questions
4 or 6 of this assignment.)