Informative Speech

150 points

Assignment - Present a 3 1/2 to 6 minute speech. The basic purpose of the speech will be to inform. You must prepare an outline of your speech to be turned in. The main purpose of the speech is to impart new knowledge to the audience not to persuade your audience. You are simply giving your audience information.

Information to be turned in:

1 - Topic - State your topic (all topics must be appropriate for the class as a whole – your topic must be approved by the teacher). Look at the informative topic list to get ideas. Your topic DOES NOT have to come from this list, it is simply provided to help you get ideas. Pick a topic of interest to you and one which you believe your audience will be interested in. Pick a topic which you will be able to find sources while you are in the library.

2 - Sources - List the sources which you will be using for your speech. (Minimum of 3) Use the MLA method for citing your sources.

3 - Visual Aids – List and describe the visual aids you will be using. (Graph, picture, chart) You must have at least one visual aid.

4 - Write an outline for your speech. Follow the below format for your outline.

Purpose Sentence – What is the purpose of your speech?

I. Introduction

II. Body of your speech (main points)

A. Sub Point

B. Sub Point

III. Body of your speech (main points)

IV. Conclusion

5 - Attach this handout with your paperwork to be turned in

All work turned in should be typed.