Informative Speech Requirements

Informative Speech Requirements

Objective: To construct a well-written informative presentation following the criteria below and effectively presenting to an audience. I have provided you with the informative outline template that I expect you to use for this speech. I will also provide you with sample informative speeches in class so that you can see what one looks like.

Topic selection
1. In this presentation you will be providing your audience with information about a topic. You should choose a topic that interests you. You will not be able to tell us everything about this topic. Instead your job is to choose which aspects of the topic you feel are most important for your audience. You may use a visual aid(s) if you wish.
2. Think of
This presentation will include a minimum of 2 research sources. These may come from academic journals, credible magazines, newspapers, personal interviews, books, television broadcasts, and valid web sources. Make sure you diversify your sources, particularly when using the web. Be sure to cite your references in the text of your presentation.
2. Refer to an APA Manual on how to properly cite different types of sources and don’t forget to include all sources used in the text of your presentation in your references page.
3. The outline template is provided and you should follow the guidelines listed in the document. You will write it in outline form versus essay form so that I can measure your understanding and application of the specific components (i.e. attention getter, thesis statement, internal transitions, etc.).
After viewing an A Presentation the audience feels that we have learned something new about the topic and have viewed a polished speaker.
“B” Presentations The B Presentation represents above – average, college-level work. It contains the suggested research but is not overly original or creative. It may contain minor errors in both writing and delivery suggesting that the speaker needs to practice but has met the requirements of effective structure and delivery. After viewing a B Presentation the audience feels that we have seen an effective speech but one that needs a bit more practice and fine tuning.
“C” Presentations The C Presentation represents average college-level work. It proficiently expresses the main themes of the topic employing ordinary language and missing the main elements of organization and movement through the presentation. The speaker fails to provide quality and relevant support material and the delivery is problematic and awkward. After viewing the C Presentation the audience feels that we are no more informed about the topic than before listening to the