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Unit 3: Assignment – Informative Speech EvidenceSubmit AssignmentDue Sunday by 11:59pm Points 10 Submitting a file uploadIntroductionFor this assignment, you will gather evidence for your informative speech as described in Chapter 12 of the textbook. You must use researched based supporting material. Only one of your sources may come from an Internet source (all or at least two must come from physical sources such as books, magazines, journals, newspapers, etc.). Wikipedia may not be used. For online sources consider using .org, .gov., or .edu sources. Make sure to check the validity of your sources. DirectionsResearch and gather three pieces of evidence.Use at least two different types of evidence from the categories described in Chapter 12 of our book. (You may choose from the following types of evidence:statisticstestimonyexamplesYou may use one type of evidence twice or you may use three different types of evidence, for example:statistics, testimony, examplestatistics, statistics, testimonytestimony, testimony, exampleexample, example, statistic, etc.You may not have three of the same types of evidence.Provide the following information for each piece of evidence and record your evidence in the following format:Main Point: For the point you are supporting, do not use “Main Point 1” – use: “Main Point 1: Types of Dogs” or “Main Point 2: Types of Cat Food” or “Main Point 2: Ingredients used in whole wheat bread Supporting material type: Choose 1 statistic, testimony, or example.Source: Use APA reference formatting.Quote/Verbiage: Use exact quote or specific text you plan to say in your speech.ExampleMain Point: Main Point 3: S

ea Turtles HabitatsSupporting Material Type: StatisticSource: Doe, J. (2017). Sea turtles love living in the ocean and on land. Book Press: New York, NY.Quote/ Verbiage: “In a poll of Sea Turtles, it was found that 90% of Sea Turtles love to live in the ocean and also live on land” (Doe, 2017).RubricUnit 3: Assignment – Gathering Evidence RubricUnit 3: Assignment – Gathering Evidence RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Material Types2.5 ptsExcellentAt least 3 pieces of evidence are found using at least 2 types of evidence.1.5 ptsAcceptableLess than 3 pieces of evidence are found and less than 2 types of evidence are used.0 ptsUnacceptable0 piece of evidence are found and 0 types of evidence are used.2.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources2.5 ptsExcellentAt least 2 different published sources are used.1.5 ptsAcceptableLess than 2 published (or sources used that are not published) are used.0 ptsUnacceptable0 sources are used.2.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuote/VerbiageQuote is exact, detailed, and to the point.2.5 ptsExcellentAt least 2 different published sources are used.1.5 ptsAcceptableQuote or information used is lengthy and/or not specifically identified/ narrowed down for immediate use in a speech.0 ptsUnacceptableNo quote or information is found or recorded.2.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting2.5 ptsExcellentFormatting follows example, is clear, and easy to understand.1.5 ptsAcceptableFormatting does not follow the example, is not clear, or is hard to understand.0 ptsUnacceptableFormatting is not used.2.5 ptsTotal Points: 10PreviousNext