Informative Speech

Project Description

Informative Speech Assignment

 

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.

 

Description:  This speech should be 3-5 minutes in length and a comprehensive preparation outline, featuring 3-5 main points, is required at the beginning of your speech. 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. You may use 3X5 note cards front side only.

 

In addition, at least five references (listed in the “References” section and cited in either MLA or APA style only) are required for this speech. All five of 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. The use of a visual aid is optional.

APA and MLA citation styles may be accessed at:

(APA) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/apa/index.html and

(MLA) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_mla.html

 

Evaluation:  Please remember that it should be delivered in an extemporaneous way, not manuscript presentation. Your speech will be graded on content, organization and delivery. The specific elements that will be graded will be discussed in class.

You must have an outline the day of your speech. If you do not have a typewritten outline, you will not be able to speak and you will not receive credit. Absolutely no exceptions!

The type of outline you will submit is a full sentence outline. Please refer to your textbook for examples.  .

 

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.