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reyan shrestha
InformativeSpeechesInstructions4.pptxInformative Speeches
What is an informative speech?
Informative speeches are designed to create understanding about a person, thing, place, problem, or concept.
The objective for you as the speaker is to present knowledge, with the goal for your audience to learn.
Remember, the goal of your presentation is not to persuade.
Step 1: Choose a Topic
Choosing a topic can be a daunting task! Pick something you are interested in, and make sure to narrow your topic. Some ideas---
People
Places
Objects and Phenomena
Events
Concepts
Issues
Plans and Policies
Please note---you are free to choose the topic you would like, even it if it controversial. If you pick something controversial, make sure to present it in a new way---not just pick it because of its controversy.
Your topic should require some higher-level thinking for your audience.
All topics are subject to instructor approval.
Step 2: Research Your Topic
Part of your grade is to incorporate a minimum of three sources in your presentation.
All three of your sources cannot be from the Internet (as in, don’t go on Google and just pick out the first three).
Wikipedia, YouTube, and wikis are not acceptable sources. Choose your sources selectively, and make sure your sources are credible. Databases are much, much more reliable in finding credible sources, along with .edu, .org, or .gov websites.
Scholarly/academic sources are preferred. A variety of sources is required.
Make sure to tell us the specifics of who someone is rather just their name.
Sources must be cited within your presentation (According to, President Obama stated, etc.,). Not citing sources could be considered plagiarism.
Step 3: Outline Your Presentation
A typed key-phrase outline will need to be uploaded to eCampus prior to 11:59PM the day you present. Your outline must contain the following: general purpose statement, specific purpose statement, thesis statement, three (minimum) main points with sub-points and citations, and conclusion.
Your outline is a key-word or key-phrase outline, not a full sentence outline. Make sure not to have too much on your outline as this prevents you from being able to deliver extemporaneously. Do not type out your speech and hand in as an outline.
The more cohesive your outline is, the more prepared you will be.
Step 4: Present
Refer to the text chapters on presenting and delivering your speech. Have confidence! Remember, we are your audience, so adapt the presentation to us. And relax, we are all here to support you.
Speech Requirements
Your presentation must be 4-6 minutes long. If you fail to present for 3.5 minutes, the highest grade that can be earned is a “70,” and that’s only if the rest of the speech is excellent. If you present from 3.5-4.0 minutes, you will also have points deducted.
Your speech must incorporate a minimum of three sources, verbally citing the sources in your presentation as well as in your outline and reference page.
Your speech must utilize a visual aid (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.,).
An outline and reference page in APA format, typed, must be turned in when you present.
Audience Expectations
Be respectful to the speaker. Businesslike nonverbals. No talking during presentations. Cell phones put away and turned off. No asking the speaker questions (unless they are doing a Q&A as part of the presentation).
If you are late to class, do not enter when someone is speaking. Wait for applause.
Remember, as stated in the syllabus, an unexcused absence on presentation day equals 10 points off of your grade. We are here to listen to you, so you should be here to listen and support us.
GOOD LUCK!!!
