Informative Speech

Directions

· Think about an informative speech that you would like to present on a topic of your choice. 

· The speech can be for any context and any length, but the purpose must be to inform. See the list of example speech occasions for inspiration. 

· Academic

· Community

· Business

· Personal

· Answer each question in the Unit 2 Touchstone Template based on the speech you are thinking.

· Consider your audience, purpose, and thesis and complete Part 1 of the template. 

· Utilize your program resources, the internet or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech and complete Part 2 of the template. 

· Be sure to use at least three different types of sources (example, statistic, analogy, definition, visual, story, testimony). 

Requirements

· All writing must be appropriate for an academic context 

· Follow academic writing conventions (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting)

· Use a readable 11- or 12-point font