Speech Analysis (Ted Talk)

1. The paper should be 2-3 pages(500 words)
2. It should include 1 image cited in APA
3. The video used to watch your talk, as well as any additional sources, should be cited
4. The paper should be written in APA format.
5. Explain where the speaker used ethos, pathos, and/or logo and whether they were effective.
6. Explain what the speaker could do to improve.

Example talks are provided below, though you are welcome to pick your own.

Sal Khan: How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education

Looks at the role artificial intelligence might play in the future of learning.

Luis von Ahn: How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media

Explores how technology and design influence how people learn and stay engaged.

Logan Brown: M: The Most Important Part of STEM

Focuses on how math fits into STEM education and why it matters.

Selina Xu: The Matilda Effect

Examines how scientists are recognized and remembered in the STEM fields.

Tristan Harris: How a handful of tech companies control billions of minds every day

Explores how digital platforms shape user behavior.

Janelle Shane: The Danger of AI Is Weirder Than You Think

Looks at unexpected outcomes of artificial intelligence.

Kevin Slavin: How Algorithms Shape Our World

Examines how algorithms affect culture, media, and everyday life.

Julia Galef: Why You Think Youre Right (Even When Youre Wrong)

Explores how people think, reason, and make decisions.

Expected Time to Complete

This essay requires some thought; however, it is not asking for a lot of content (2-3 pages; approx. 500 words). I would set aside anywhere from 3 to 5 hours to make sure you are comfortable with your position, support, and execution.

ICT 115 Speech Analysis Rubric_Spr21

ICT 115 Speech Analysis Rubric_Spr21

CriteriaRatingsPointsAnalysis

Above Average

Writing reflects thoughtful analysis. Identifies multiple rhetorical devices used and thoroughly discusses whether the devices were effective in crafting a solid argument.

16.1 to 20 pts

Average

Writing mostly reflects thoughtful analysis. Identifies rhetorical devices used and somewhat discusses whether the devices were effective in crafting a solid argument.

12.1 to 16 pts

Needs Improvements

Writing does not reflect thoughtful analysis. Does not adequately identify any rhetorical device nor discusses whether devices where effective in crafting a solid argument.

0 to 12 pts

/20 pts

Suggestions

Above Average

Suggestions to improve the argument are specific, reasonable, and well thought out. They reflect careful consideration of the presenters style as well as the main arguments presented.

8.1 to 10 pts

Average

Suggestions to improve the argument are mostly specific, reasonable, and well thought out. They somewhat reflect consideration of the presenters style as well as the main arguments presented.

6.1 to 8 pts

Needs Improvement

Suggestions to improve the argument are not specific, reasonable, and well thought out. They do not reflect consideration of the presenters style nor the main arguments.

0 to 6 pts

/10 pts

Content

Above Average

The paper is 2-3 pages with 12-point TNR font. It includes 1 cited image and any other outsides sources used to inform work are cited.

8.1 to 10 pts

Average

The paper is more than half a page over or under 2-3 pages with 12-point TNR font. It includes 1 cited image but outside supporting research is not cited.

6.1 to 8 pts

Needs Improvement

The paper is more than a page over or under 2-3

pages with 12- point TNR font. It does not include 1 cited image and outside supporting sources are not cited.

0 to 6 pts

/10 pts

Mechanics

Above Average

Uses appropriate paragraph structure/length where each paragraph centers around one idea. Is free of spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

8.1 to 10 pts

Average

More than one paragraph has structure/length problems. Is generally free of spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

6.1 to 8 pts

Needs Improvement

The majority of the paragraphs have structure/length problems. Has many spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

0 to 6 pts

/10 pts

Choose a submission type

I chose to do , Amy Cuddy Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are.

I used some AI so I need to help rephrase this and rewriting to sound not like AI and make it better to fit the rubic.