Informative PowerPoint Speech
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instructionspeech1.docxAssignment Description
Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to share ideas and information with the audience by fully describing and explaining the complete subject that is your topic. Through this speech, you will have the opportunity to “teach” us something. Therefore, this speech should inform the audience on your topic as if it were generally unknown to them while developing its significance to them specifically, as well as society generally, and at a depth that we will find truly educational. You are finding/selecting your own topic. It cannot be persuasive. If you are in doubt, ask. For this speech, you are required to use PowerPoint in your video. You must be in your video, not just your voice. Description: This speech should be 5 to 6 minutes in length and have a comprehensive outline, featuring 3-5 main points. There are penalties for going over or under the required time limits. This means you will need to practice your speech sufficiently to be sure of its length. In addition, at least three to five references (listed in the “References” section and cited in APA) are required for this speech. All these sources must be verbally cited within the speech as supporting material for claims that are made or data that are offered. All sources cited must be credible. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA AS ONE OF THESE REFERENCES. You will lose points if you use Wikipedia as one of the sources. Technology: You need to use a visual aid. For this speech, you may use Prezi or Powerpoint. When I watch your video, I should see you and your Powerpoint simultaneously.
· Your PowerPoint should have at least 8-10 slides, not including your Introductory Slide that has your title and name.
· Do not create a PowerPoint void of images. Images are what draw your audience in.
· Avoid long paragraphs on your slides. Your PowerPoint is not an essay. It should only have short phrases or keywords to support what you are saying.
· Implementing your references in your PowerPoint is allowed, however, your references must be attached to your outline . It should be the last page of your outline document.
Evaluation: This speech is worth 100 points. Your speech will be graded on the content, organization. and delivery. The specific elements that will be graded are listed in the Informative Speech Evaluation Criteria. Remember, the purpose of this speech is to inform your audience on your topic, not to attempt to persuade them of what you believe. Be creative in choosing your topic and make sure that it really interests you. If you have questions or concerns, please email me.
Use the Outlining Template attachment below to create your Informative Outline. Here are some things to remember: What is an outline: An outline is a helpful guide in organizing your paper or speech. Outlines give a visual structure to your work and are used to show relationships and hierarchies within your content. Outlines can be formal or informal. If you google "outline examples", you can become overwhelmed with the results. What one teacher accepts, one teacher may reject. Therefore, it is always good to see what each instructor requires. The outline you are creating for your Informative (and Persuasive) assignment should be written using complete sentences. Avoid paragraphs, short phrases, and single words. Every item should be a complete sentence. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE TOPIC LISTED BELOW FOR YOUR SPEECH. For example, AVOID the following: Topic: What are Essential Oils I. Introduction A. Used for centruies B. Comes from plants C. Aromatherapy D. Healing properties II. History A. Used for centuries B. Protection against diseases In the short sample outline above, you will see that complete sentences are not used. This is a common form of outlining. When you are writing a complete sentence outline, each item is a complete sentence. See the difference and correct format for this assignment below. I. Essential oils are compounds extracted from various parts of a plant. A. Essential oils can be traced as far back as 3500 B.C. B. Essential oils come from a variety of plants. C. Essential oils are most known for their aromatic properties. D. Essential oils also carry medicinal properties that can help promote healing. II. Using essential oils have been a long standing practice in human history. A. Ancient Egyptians used essential oils for religious, medicinal, and cosmetic purposes. B. Essential oils have been known to protect humans against diseases. 1. It is said that before thieves went to rob the dead of precious jewels, they would cover themselves in a combination of essential oils as protection against diseases. 2. Essential oils such as thyme and eucalyptus have been used to help boost the immune system and provide relief to respiratory conditions. In the example above, notice how each item is a complete sentence. Also notice how subpoint A in the introduction corresponds with roman numeral II. If we include the introduction and conclusion, this outline will have six roman numerals. Subpoint B in the Introduction would correspond with roman numeral III, C with IV, D with V, followed by the conclusion. Other things to remember about outlining:
1. Do not use bullet points.
2. Be consistent with your pattern. This is why I provided the template. Only using roman numerals.
3. The outline template provided has pre-written text (Topic Sentence 1, Topic Sentence 2, Gain Audience Attention, etc.) Please delete the pre-written text and replace it with your own content, using complete sentences.
4. The outline template can be used for a speech and it can be used for an essay. The components of both are the same (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).
5. Avoid paragraphs. This is not an essay.
6. If your outline is 2 pages, your References should be on page 3. We are using APA format. You can use the following link to help you prepare your reference page: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html
