informative speech outline

Informative Speech Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to inform the audience about a research topic of your choice. The speech will be a prepared 6 – 8 minute extemporaneous speech. Not memorized but also not read. You can use either note cards or a brief speaking outline. You will upload a final delivery outline along with a works cited page (either APA or MLA) before class on Tuesday May 8th, 2018. A visual aid is required. Below is a list of specific criteria that will be evaluated during your speech. You will also upload a typed and double spaced outline of the entire speech before class on Tuesday May 1st, 2017 that includes 3/5 required sources.

· 6 – 8 minute extemporaneous informative speech with a 30-second grace period.

· Typed, proofread, double spaced, and organized DRAFT outline upload before class, 5/1/18.

· Typed, proofread, double-spaced, and organized FINAL outline upload before class 5/8/18.

· Reference page in APA or MLA format with a minimum of five (5) different sources.

· Clear and organized intro, body, conclusion and connectives.

· A minimum of five (5) different sources in the final version of the outline as well as verbally in the speech.

· Clear use of imagery and language.

· The rough draft body outline is worth 50 points.

· The speech is worth 100 points and the final outline is worth 50, for a total of 150 points.

· Please note the areas of evaluation below in the rubric, paying special attention to the criteria below.

	Notes	U	N	A	C	E
Introduction
Gained attention/interest, intro topic
Establish credibility, preview body
Related to the audience
Body
Main points clear, supported (min. 5)
Organized, connectives clear
Clear, concise, accurate language
Conclusion
Prepared audience for the ending
Reinforced central idea
Delivery
Effective use of voice, pitch, rate
Gestures, posture, eye contact