My argument topic speech is "Technological Advancements and the Future of Work"

1. "Organizations should embrace technological advancements to future-proof their workforce by investing in employee training and development to adapt to the evolving job landscape."
2. The digital divide is one significant issue facing society today, and likely to worsen in the future.
3. Proposed solutions to address the digital divide include expanding affordable broadband infrastructure to underserved areas, promoting digital literacy programs to equip individuals with necessary skills, and providing subsidized access to digital devices to ensure equitable education, employment, and social engagement opportunities.
4. Addressing the digital divide involves a collaborative effort from federal and local governments, educational institutions, private sector companies, and community organizations to implement comprehensive strategies and policies.

• Does your outline look exactly like the model outline?
• Have you proofread your outline?
• Does it include at least four(4) sources in MLA format?
• Have you accurately labeled the parts of your introduction?
• Have you accurately labeled the parts of your conclusion?
• Check out the rubric below.

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpecific Purpose Statement

5 pts Excellent! Outline includes the specific purpose as directed; Verb/s observable and measurable; verbs specific; used chart as directed

0 pts Poor or Missing Missing one or more of the following: Outline includes the specific purpose as directed; Verb/s observable and measurable; verbs specific; used chart as directed

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

5 pts Excellent! Intro is labeled accurately and as directed; introduction is included on outline; none of the four (4) parts is missing

3 pts Keep Working Missing one of the following: Intro is labeled accurately and as directed; introduction is included on outline; none of the four (4) parts is missing

0 pts Poor or Missing Missing two or more of the following: Intro is labeled accurately and as directed; introduction is included on outline; none of the four (4) parts is missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody: Main Points

5 pts Excellent Main points exist in body; these main points match the preview in the intro; the main points match the summary in the conclusion

3 pts Keep Working Missing one of the following: Main points exist in body; these main points match the preview in the intro; the main points match the summary in the conclusion

0 pts Poor or Missing Missing two or more of the following: Main points exist in body; these main points match the preview in the intro; the main points match the summary in the conclusion

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

5 pts Excellent The conclusion is labeled accurately as directed; conclusion is included on the outline; Neither of the two (2) parts is missing

3 pts Keep Working Missing one of the following: The conclusion is labeled accurately as directed; conclusion is included on the outline; Neither of the two (2) parts is missing

0 pts Keep Working Missing two or more of the following: The conclusion is labeled accurately as directed; conclusion is included on the outline; Neither of the two (2) parts is missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Works Cited

5 pts Excellent! Works cited included on outline; sources listed in MLA format as directed; Included the four (4) required sources; included "hard" evidence; included college-level sources

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat: Is Document Indeed an Outline?

5 pts Excellent! Outline uses phrases/bullet points only; no full sentences or paragraphs except for the Specific Purpose exist on the outline; extraneous wording/directions deleted as required; labeled all parts of the outline as directed

0 pts Poor or Missing Missing one of the following: Outline uses phrases/bullet points only; no full sentences or paragraphs except for the Specific Purpose exist on the outline; extraneous wording/directions deleted as required; labeled all parts of the outline as directed

5 pts

Total Points: 30