1. First I'm going to paste my speech below.

2. Than I'm going to show you my instructor's comments.

3. Pay attention to the instructors comments especially the credibility info. Choose 3 credible sources and write 3 oral footnotes.

Here's my speech

Attention getter: Have you ever imagined a world with clean air? A world with more peaceful cities and less reliance on fossil fuels. This vision is becoming reality. This is what hybrid cars bring home.

Connection 1: With gas prices having recently surged, most Americans have been thinking of finding cars that run on gas and replacing them with cleaner and more fuel-efficient ones.

Preview: To begin, we will talk about hybrid cars, including what they are and how they work. Second, we'll talk about the perks that come with them and lastly, we'll address the challenges and considerations that come with them. Thesis: Eco friendly and cost-effective transportation depends on hybrid cars.

Transition: We will begin by understanding what hybrid cars are and at the same time learn how they operate.

The definition and uses of hybrid cars. Oral footnote 1: Roberto Baldwin is a writer from Northern California who writes about cars and technology. Besides writing about regular cars. He has also focused on the rise of electric cars, features that help drivers, and the ultimate release of self-driving cars. In his article "What is a Hybrid Car, and How Does it Work?", he states hybrid cars have an engine that runs on gas and one or more electric motors that are driven by batteries to improve fuel efficiency.

Connection 2: As more people in our society learn about environmental problems, the decisions we make every day have a big effect on the earth. By combining the best features of gasoline engines and electric motors, hybrid cars look like a good option.

Transition: First, we'll look at what hybrid cars are, followed by an explanation of how they work.

A. A hybrid car uses technology that combines an electric motor and an engine that burns fuel.

Both power sources can be used at the same time, or the cars can switch between them.

Overall, this makes them run better and use less fuel.

B. Hybrid cars save gas by making gas engines more efficient when they are speeding up, coasting, slowing down, and stopping.

When a hybrid has a second power source, it can have a gas engine that is less powerful but more efficient than a regular gas engine.

Regenerative braking is the second way a hybrid saves gas.

When the car slows down, an electric motor turns the mechanical energy of the moving car into electricity and stores it in the battery for later use.

Transition: Now that we understand what hybrid cars are, and how they work, let's explore their benefits.

Benefits of a hybrid car Oral footnote 2: In the article, "EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids," Matthew Daly who covers climate, environment and energy policy says that hybrid cars produce significantly lower emissions compared to conventional vehicles.

A.It is better for the environment and air quality because hybrid cars put out less smog. To be more ecofriendly, these are better choices.

B. With hybrid cars, you'll save money in the long run. With their fuel efficiency, this means that the users will not make many trips to the gas station.

C. With the advancement in their technology, its evident that these car models are quite efficient and affordable.

On top of that new technologies and inventions like regenerative braking help to regain energy while stopping.

The speed is also better thanks to their battery technologies.

Transition: Despite these benefits, hybrid cars also face several challenges that must be considered.

Challenges and considerations.

Oral footnote 3: Tony Bradley is a chief editor of TechSpective who has a passion for technology and gadgets and wants to help other people understand how it can change or make their lives better. In his article"Replacing A Dead Prius Hybrid Battery Doesn't Have to Cost Thousands of Dollars," Tony claims the cost to install a new hybrid battery pack is $4033, but the good thing is the battery rarely needs to be changed.

A. Even though the hybrid cars are expensive to buy, it will be better for the long run.

B. Even though the hybrid cars batteries are expensive to replace, the good news is they rarely need to be changed.

C.This infrastructure is still in the stages of development in many places, which makes it difficult for drivers to run entirely on electricity, but as you can see that not all hybrid cars need to be plugged in.

Connection3: As a hybrid car owner, I've experienced firsthand the benefits of lower fuel expenses and reduced environmental impact. By purchasing a hybrid, you may help both your wallet and the environment.

Conclusion

Transition: As we conclude, let's summarize the key points that we've discussed.

Summary: We began by defining what hybrid cars are and how they function. We then explored the numerous benefits of hybrid cars, including environmental and economic advantages, as well as technological advances. Finally, we discussed the challenges such as cost, battery lifespan, and infrastructure limitations. Thesis:Eco friendly and cost-effective transportation depends on hybrid cars.

Closure: By understanding and addressing the challenges, we can pave the way for a cleaner, greener world, one hybrid car at a time.

Here's my instructors comments

• Baldwin needs more credibility info
• There's a lot overlap between the first two points. The Baldwin footnote talks about how hybrids work and so does the second point. Is there a point in having two separate points?
• Daly needs more credibility info
• Oral footnotes need a source name, info about the source's credibility with the info provided, and information about your topic. Review the module on Oral Footnotes
• Can you provide stats to support the three benefits?
• Tech Spective needs more credibility info
• Do not refer to authors by their first name. This is too casual. Refer to authors by their last name instead
• Explain the three challenges more
• Since you have three main points, aim for about 1:10-1:40 of content per main point