Informative SpeechCOM115

Speech Details
Informational speaking is the most common form of speaking in our everyday lives. This speech is going to give you an
opportunity to fine-tune this skill.

Information Speech Options Topic Examples

Option #1: Person, Place, or Thing
Option #2: Event
Option #3: Concept (belief, theory, idea)
Option #4: Process or Demonstration
Steve Jobs, Disney World, Coffee Mugs
March Madness
Buddhism, Theory of Spiral of Silence, love at first
sight
How to Change a Tire, How to Make Enchiladas

Requirements
The goal of this speech is to inform the audience. At the end of the speech, the audience will have a balanced
view of the selected topic based on your research.
The audience should not know your attitude or personal viewpoint on the topic; they can learn what other
"experts" have said. As a note of caution, you will want to watch your use of language, using descriptive terms,
not evaluative terms. (Avoid terms like: good/bad; right/wrong; important, critical, essential, valuable, and
helpful. Unless cited from another source, these terms imply your position which the audience should not learn).
The speaker should provide the facts so that the audience can decide what (if anything) is important. Do not urge
the audience to act on the issue. Action is an essential component in the persuasive speech, not the informative.

Organizational Guidelines
A typed preparation outline is required for this speech and should include all relevant content and sources.
Follow the model in your text (pages 319-323 for preparation/working outline & 329-332 for speaking outline)
o All Main and Subpoints must be written in a complete-sentence format.
o Your bibliography listing the sources you consulted must be included in proper format.
A speaking outline is required when delivering the speech.
o Remember, this will include key words/phrases, data, quotes, etc but no full-sentences in the body of
the outline.
o You can format this on a full sheet of paper or you may use notecards
The speech must be 4-6 minutes, with 10 seconds forgiveness either side.
A minimum of 3 sources need to be included and orally cited within the presentation (use APA or MLA
citation style)
A Visual Aid is required
o Must be developed in a presentation program
Prezi, PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.
Plan ahead for technological needs
No less than 5 slides
You MUST have an audience for your speech

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Speech Day Guidelines
Wear clothing appropriate for your audience and occasion. You will be standing.
Practice your speech several times before presentation day.
o You should know your time and get a feel for the flow of your speech. Time and eye contact are very
important elements of memorable presentations.

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Evaluation Rubric

Speaker: Day/Section:
Topic/Title: Date:

INTRODUCTION /20
Gained Attention (5)
Introduced Topic Clearly (5)
Established Credibility (5) Great Job! You nailed it!
Previewed Body of Speech (5)

BODY /25
Organization/Main Points clear (5)
Effective Transitions (5)
Content Clearly/Equally Covered (5)
Oral Citations: (10)

CONCLUSION /5
Summarized Speech
Strong Concluding Remarks

DELIVERY /25
Eye Contact (5) Pay more attention to:
Body Language (5)
Vocal Projection/Variety (5)
Articulated Words Clearly (5)
Extemporaneous (5)

OVERALL PRESENTATION /15

Appeared Prepared (5)
Met Assignment Goals (5)
Delivered within 4-6 minutes: (5)

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT /10

Outline/Bibliography Content (5)
Outline Structure/Format (5)

TOTAL SCORE: /100

Additional Comments:

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