SPCH 1315 "HOW TO SPEECH"

Informative “How To” Speech Outline

This is the “How To” speech where you will act as a teacher and inform your audience about a process: (1) how to do something, (2) how something is done, (3) how to make something, (4) how to fix something, or (5) how something works. You will present only 2-3 major parts/steps/components to your topic. 4-6 minutes. Up to 15 seconds over 1 of 2 pts. 16+ seconds over 0 of 2 pts. -1 point off for EVERY 15 seconds UNDER in time. Be sure to avoid something too complicated or not easily explained in 4-6 minutes. Be realistic about what you can discuss in such a short time period. Also, no trivial, mundane, or extremely simple topics (how to make a peanut butter/jelly sandwich or the equivalent.) If the majority of your classmates would already know “how to…” do your topic, is not difficult enough. You must run your topic & main points by me for approval BEFORE you start working. If you change your topic without my approval you will be penalized!

This speech is complex because you must combine your verbal explanations with presentational aids. You are expected to have, at minimum, TWO SEPERATE props/visual aids (you may use more if you choose.) These items should be appropriate for classroom use (i.e. nothing dangerous, messy, or illegal). The computer/projector will NOT be available for use (and NO you can’t bring in or use your own.) NO using a phone/tablet/computer to show pictures or videos. NO writing or drawing on the board. NO playing any music, video, or sound. Acceptable visual aids must be TANGIBLE & include: a hard-copy picture (ideally these will be in color but black & white is fine, make them large enough that we can easily see them = full 8 ½ by 11 size), an object, a diagram, a poster board, a model/replica, etc. You must pick up & interact with your visual aid to earn credit. If it just sits there and you don’t interact with it, you will earn no credit for it. You are to show your presentational aid in the BODY of the speech, not during the intro or conclusion. No passing handouts/pictures around. Each visual aid should be held up and displayed only when you are discussing it. You should interact with it for a FULL 5-10 seconds so that everyone in the room can see/understand it. If you show it too quickly you will not earn full credit.

*You are required to use AT LEAST TWO separate outside sources to boost your credibility while writing this speech (you may use as many sources as necessary.) I suggest having one source for each main point. Websites/online resources are considered acceptable sources for this assignment. However, NO dictionary (online or print) & NO encyclopedia or Wikipedia, etc. Those sources will NOT count for credit. You must turn in a citation page of all sources used. You may use MLA or APA format. 2 points off for no works cited/references page. You must then create an “oral citation” for EVERY source used. This is where you cite each source OUT LOUD, DURING your presentation. You will simply say “According to…” then state the name of the author, then say the title of the article/book/magazine/website/video etc. and then quote or paraphrase the information used. Do NOT cite pictures as your “sources.” Content/research is required. IF YOU DO NOT INCORPORATE ANY SOURCES IN YOUR SPEECH YOU WILL EARN 5 POINTS OFF OF YOUR GRADE.

This is the outline format I will expect you to follow for your speech. You are required to fill out this outline in TYPED, COMPLETE SENTENCES and turn it in immediately BEFORE you speak. Essentially, you are writing your speech out in its entirety. I will not put a limit on what you may use to present. Don’t forget to include your works cited/references page!

Introduction

1. Attention Getting Opener. (Get our attention and get us interested about what you are going to speak about. You could raise a question, give an example, or create a hypothetical scenario…)

2. Tell the audience what TOPIC you are speaking about (“Today I’m going to share with you you how to…”) and preview your 2-3 MAIN POINTS (what are the 2-3 major steps/components involved.)

Body: SHOW YOUR MINIMUM 2 VISUAL AIDS IN THE BODY & HAVE MINIMUM 2 ORAL CITATIONS!

Transition: Remind us what Main Point #1 is. (e.g. “First of all…”, “The first step to _____ is _____...”)

1. Support/discuss main point Main Point #1

Transition: Remind us what Main Point #2 is. (e.g. “Second…”, “Next…”)

2. Support/discuss main point Main Point #2

Transition: Remind us what Main Point #3 is. (e.g. “Finally...” “Third…” “Lastly…”)

3. Support/discuss main point Main Point #3

Conclusion

I. Re-cap your topic and 2-3 main points.

2. End with concluding remarks/final comments/parting statements. Give us something thoughtful to take away from your speech. Don’t end on a dud! Simply saying “the end” or “thank you” does not count as concluding remarks.

GRADING = 29 points total

Outline 0 1	Intro: Attention Getting Opener 0 1
Eye Contact 1 2 3 4 5	Clear Topic and 2-3 Main Points 0 1 2
Use of Voice 1 2 3 4 5	Body: Clear transitions & distinct main points, Professionalism 0 1
Use of Body 1 2 3 4 5	Conclusion: Re-cap topic & 2-3 main points 0 1 2
Minimum of 2 visual aids 0 .5 1	Concluding Remarks 0 1
following detailed guidelines 0 .5 1	4-6 minutes -1 pt off every 15 sec under 0 1 2
-2 points off no works cited/references	Oral Citations of at least 2 sources 0 .5 1
-5 points off no sources used	No dictionary, encyclopedia/Wikipedia. They don’t count for credit. 0 .5 1

*To help you created a works cited/references page check out https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl (or just Google “purdue owl”). At the bottom left corner under “suggested resources” is a link for the MLA guide or APA guide.

Examples of oral citations :

-John Smith, author of the book “How to deliver a great speech” is quoted saying “...” (This oral citation is where you have quoted John Smith’s exact words.)

-According to John Smith, author of the book “How to deliver a great speech” he notes that … (This oral citation is where you have paraphrased what you read in the book. You put it in your own way of explaining it.)

-USA Today.com’s article titled “Giving a great speech” by author Jane Smith discusses ...

***Make it very clear to us, your audience, where your information came from. I encourage you to have one source for each main point to keep it simple and straightforward. YOU MUST HAVE AN ORAL CITATION FOR EVERY SOURCE YOU USE.

GRADING = 29 points total

Outline 0 1	Intro: Attention Getting Opener 0 1
Eye Contact 1 2 3 4 5	Clear Topic and 2-3 Main Points 0 1 2
Use of Voice 1 2 3 4 5	Body: Clear transitions & distinct main points, Professionalism 0 1
Use of Body 1 2 3 4 5	Conclusion: Re-cap topic & 2-3 main points 0 1 2
Minimum of 2 visual aids 0 .5 1	Concluding Remarks 0 1
following detailed guidelines 0 .5 1	4-6 minutes -1 pt off every 15 sec under 0 1 2
-2 points off no works cited/references	Oral Citations of at least 2 sources 0 .5 1
-5 points off no sources used	No dictionary, encyclopedia/Wikipedia. They don’t count for credit. 0 .5 1

*To help you created a works cited/references page check out https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl (or just Google “purdue owl”). At the bottom left corner under “suggested resources” is a link for the MLA guide or APA guide.

Examples of oral citations :

-John Smith, author of the book “How to deliver a great speech” is quoted saying “...” (This oral citation is where you have quoted John Smith’s exact words.)

-According to John Smith, author of the book “How to deliver a great speech” he notes that … (This oral citation is where you have paraphrased what you read in the book. You put it in your own way of explaining it.)

-USA Today.com’s article titled “Giving a great speech” by author Jane Smith discusses ...

***Make it very clear to us, your audience, where your information came from. I encourage you to have one source for each main point to keep it simple and straightforward. YOU MUST HAVE AN ORAL CITATION FOR EVERY SOURCE YOU USE.