this is about my public speaking class
7/16/2020 Informative Speech NOTES/OUTLINE https://4cd.instructure.com/courses/54339/assignments/864510?module_item_id=1782791 1/2 Informative Speech NOTES/OUTLINE Due Friday by 8:59pm Points 25 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload Available until Jul 17 at 11:59pm Submit Assignment For this speech, you will prepare a complete sentence, formal outline. Your outline should contain the following: 1. Outline the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion separately. 2. At the top of the outline, include: 1. Your name 2. Your specific purpose 3. Your thesis statement 3. The Introduction should have (at a minimum) the following components: I. Attention getter/hook II. Audience Relation III. Speaker Credibility - tell what research and experience you have with the topic IV. Main Point Preview and Thesis Statement - tell the audience what each of your main points will cover. 4. The Body should have two to five (2 - 5) main points with subpoints. Each main point should have at least two subpoints. Each main point, and subpoint should be in complete sentences. At the end of each main point, be sure to include a transition sentence to connect to the next main point. For your Informative Speech you may choose the organizational pattern that best fits your topic. 5. The Conclusion should have two components written in complete sentences: I. Summarize your main points - repeat your main points II. End with a strong closing statement 6. At the end of your outline, you should include a complete Works Cited/References/Bibliography of the sources used in the speech. 7/16/2020 Informative Speech NOTES/OUTLINE https://4cd.instructure.com/courses/54339/assignments/864510?module_item_id=1782791 2/2 7. Three sources are required from credible and reliable sources. Wikipedia is not a credible or reliable source. These sources may be from popular or academic media, but be sure to include an appropriate verbal and written citation and Works Cited/References entry. 7/16/2020 Speaking Assignment Details - Informative Speech: 4797 - Public Speaking https://4cd.instructure.com/courses/54339/pages/speaking-assignment-details-informative-speech?module_item_id=1782790 1/2 Speaking Assignment Details - Informative Speech Purpose: To practice developing and delivering a research-based informative speech, with a focus on audience analysis, appropriate topic selection, clear organization, and conducting and incorporating external research to support your main points. Learning Objectives: 1. Compose written texts and deliver oral presentations that represent relevant and informed points of view appropriate for the audience, purpose, and occasion. 2. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate strategies used to communicate effectively in different situations (e.g., public speaking, interpersonal) and contexts (e.g., face-to-face, digital). 3. Employ research skills to find, analyze, evaluate, and properly cite pertinent primary and secondary sources, using relevant discovery tools (e.g. Library Databases, Google), as part of the process of composing work in written, oral, and visual modes. 4. Organize, revise, practice, edit, and proofread (for grammar and mechanics) their own and other student work flexibly and effectively to improve the development and clarity of ideas. 5. Define goals for improving/revising work and devise effective plans for achieving those goals, in collaboration with peers, instructor, and librarians. Overview: For this assignment, you will prepare a speech that informs your audience about a topic of your choosing; your goal is to increase your audience’s knowledge about and understanding of this topic. The information you present should be offered in such a way that you are informing the audience rather than seeming to convince them of a particular point of view. You will need to include outside research and a digital presentation in your speech. There are several information areas you might want to consider for your speech, which may include (but are not limited to): (a) political, economic, social, or technological issues (be careful to remain neutral/informative!), (b) historical or current events, (c) theories, principles, or laws, (d) people, or (e) definitions of words, thoughts, or concepts. Assignment Guidelines: This speech should be 4-6 minutes in length. The topic of your speech should be appropriate for your audience (e.g., consider the relevance to and existing knowledge of your audience), and the context/occasion. You should deliver the speech extemporaneously – this means that you will have prepared an outline and rehearsed your speech, but it is NOT written out. 7/16/2020 Speaking Assignment Details - Informative Speech: 4797 - Public Speaking https://4cd.instructure.com/courses/54339/pages/speaking-assignment-details-informative-speech?module_item_id=1782790 2/2 You may use an outline, notecards, or slides for your speech, but should not rely on these notes. You must orally cite at least 3 external, credible sources as support for your speech. Your speech should include a clear and complete introduction that draws in and makes a connection with your audience, establishes your credibility, states your thesis, and previews what will be covered in your speech. Your speech should include clear transitions between main points; transitions should make a connection between what you just talked about, and what you are about to discuss. Your speech should include a clear and complete conclusion that reviews your main points and leaves the audience with a final thought. You may incorporate a digital presentation tool (e.g., PowerPoint, prezi) with this speech. Language use should be appropriate and descriptive for the audience. You must prepare and submit a typed, formal outline and submit to Canvas before you present your speech. This outline must be typed and follow standard outline form (see examples/templates provided by instructor). All sentences must be in full sentences, and must include APA/MLA/Chicago citations and references for all included sources. HINTS FOR SUCCESS: 1. Think about your audience and your own interests when choosing a topic. 2. Practice incorporating your citations. 3. Look over the grading rubric thoroughly as you prepare for your speech. 4. Practice! (and Practice with any visual aids/presentation tools!)