Assignment 4.2: Delivering your Informative Speech

• A one- to two-page (250- to 500-word) paper
• Prepare a four- to seven-minute informative speech that is to be submitted with video and audio

Step 1 Use an outline you have created.

Step 2 Practice your speech.

Practice using your delivery outline to deliver your informative speech. Print your delivery outline so you can use it as your speaker notes.

• Before you begin your practice delivery, imagine that you are standing in front of your target audience and think about the specific purpose you identified for your speech.
• Remember that your speech should last between four and seven minutes.
• Keep track of the total time it takes you to deliver your speech to stay within this time frame.
• Deliver your speech at least once all the way through.

Step 3 Present your speech in front of a camera.

• Remember to pay attention to the audience's nonverbal communication and adjust as necessary.
• Upload your video to YouTube.
• Submit the URL to the classroom

Step 4 Answer the questions.

In a one-page (250-word) paper, address the following:

• Describe any issues you encountered during the delivery of your speech.
• How many times did you practice delivering your speech before you felt comfortable presenting it?
• What aspects of your speech delivery improved the most as a result of your practice?