Informative Speech

COM 102 Informative Speech

The goal of an informative speech is to communicate knowledge and understanding about a process, an event, a place or person, an object, or a concept.

Chapter 9 discusses organization and support, so be sure to review Chapter 9.

Topic: Online Learning vs. In-peron Learning. Remember, in an informative speech, you are informing us/ teaching us about something, so be sure you are passionate about the topic of choice. Keep in mind, you are not trying to persuade your audience.

Requirements:

● You must physically state at least two credible sources in your speech (also include both sources in your bibliography of your formal outline, must be in APA style).

● Formal outline & speaking outline

● Note: Speaking outline is simply a condensed (keyword only) version of your formal outline.

● Must include an introduction, 3 body-paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Body #1: Differences between Online Learning vs. In-person Learning

Body #2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning

Body #3: Advantages and Disadvantages of In-person Learning

Speaking and Formal Outline Format Title:

Introduction:

Attention getter: Introduction of topic:

Credibility and relevance (how does it relate to myself and to the audience):

Preview/Thesis:

Transition:

Body#1

I. Differences between online and in-person learning

a.) b.) c.)

Transition:

Body #2 I. Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning

a.)

b.)

c.)

- (INCLUDE 1+ QUOTE FROM A CREDIBLE SOURCE) Transition:

Body #3

I. Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning a.)

b.)

c.)Two types of learning

Conclusion

Transition to conclusion and summary of importance:

Review of main points:

Closing statement:

References

1.)

2.)

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