Informative Speech assignment

INFORMATIVE SPEECH ASSIGNMENT

Rationale: There are many situations in which you will be called upon to give an informative speech. Whether you are describing how a process works or teaching a skill, much of our time is spent teaching others. This type of speech is essential in our everyday lives. Assignment: You are asked to prepare an informative speech to present to the class. You may discuss any concept or theory. When you select a topic consider the following: It can be one you are interested in, one you want to learn about or one that you are learning about in another class. Since you MUST research the subject, you should want to learn more about the subject and it should be one that you can make your audience interested in. You will also need to indicate the relevance of this topic to them. A power point presentation is required as part of this speech. Requirements:

1. Informative speeches are designed to inform. Try to word your speech in such a way that the audience can learn the information you are teaching. Giving information the audience already knows is no way to keep their attention.

2. Speeches should be between 5 and 7 minutes in length. Speeches longer than 7 minutes will be penalized, as will speeches shorter than 5 minutes.

3. A power point presentation is required. You must use Power Point, but make sure you don’t read it to us. Make it effective by reviewing chapter 14 pages 259 - 274.

4. Research is required. You must conduct research on your topic. You are required to have at least 4 scholarly sources on the reference, and mention all 4 in the speech.

5. Extemporaneous delivery is expected. DO NOT memorize or read your speech to the audience. Work from your note cards or outline to become familiar with your material so that you are speaking with your audience and can make eye contact.

6. Use a clear organizational pattern. The work that you put into your outline before your speech will pay off in a clearly organized and logical speech. A speech with no clear organizational pattern or structure will be penalized. Re-read chapter 9 especially pages 169 – 173.

7. Dress professionally. A clean appearance will help your credibility and confidence. Don’t wear anything that can be distracting. No hats or head coverings that are not for religious purposes are permitted. Re-read the section in your syllabus on appropriate dress for speeches.

8. Work with your voice to maximize effectiveness. A speaker who speaks too fast or too quietly to be understood is not an effective speaker. Use notes to remind you to slow down, speak up, etc.

9. You must turn in an outline, a complete reference page in APA format, copies of each source listed on the reference page, printout of your Power Point and completed topic approval form on the first day of speeches. All documentation is due on the first day of speeches, whether you are assigned to speak or not. All materials submitted on that day at the beginning of class will be graded, any late work is accepted with penalty.