The Informative Speech

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Speech 205

Mr. Sanders

The Informative Speech

For this assignment, you will prepare a 5-7 minute speech with the specific purpose of helping your audience understand a topic.

Purpose:

For this speech, you will research a topic of your choice. This is basically like a research paper, except you are presenting the information orally instead of in written form. You will still have to research the topic and gather sources and data. You will also have to create a bibliography of the sources you will use.

Your speech should meet the following criteria:

Use a minimum of 3 legitimate, reputable sources (for example: no Wikipedia - the one exception to this is if you scroll to the bottom of a Wikipedia page and click on one of the external links under “references”. This will take you to a certified reputable source). In your past speeches, you probably relied solely on personal knowledge and experience. This method alone will no longer be acceptable. You MUST have at least 3 sources in your bibliography, and you may only cite the sources you will mention in your speech. This means if you started with 6 sources, but only refer to 3 in your speech, you will only put 3 in your bibliography.
You will mention your sources in your speech- this is called an “oral citation.” For example, According to Bob Smith in The State Journal Register on October 25th, 2013, “Students are becoming smarter at an earlier age due to technology.” However, he goes on to state, “that this may cause increased laziness”. Ultimately, what we can learn from this is…
Have a visual aid for your presentation- this could include a power point, keynote, or poster. If you have any other ideas, please check with me first.
Conform to the time limit; 3 points will be deducted every 15 seconds under or over the time limit. The best way to avoid this is to practice at home and time your speech. Aim for 6 minutes.
Turn in your topic approval and typed rough draft outline on the due dates listed.
Speak extemporaneously using notes on note cards. Do not read directly from note cards or visual aids.
PowerPoint slides must have a maximum of 20 words per slide.

Acceptable Sources include:

Books (nonfiction)
Periodicals (nonfiction magazines and scholarly journals) that can be found in print or online
Newspapers found in print or online. Google News is extremely helpful!
Online articles from reputable sites- please show them to me to gain approval
Brochures and pamphlets
Newsletters
Reference books (dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedia, etc.)
Fiction books

Timeline/Due Dates:

Days to work in class on a computer and with my help: ______

Peer and self evaluate outlines day: ______

5 topic ideas: ______

Final Informative Topic Approved due: ______

Rough Draft Word Outline due: ______

Typed Rough Draft sentence outline + bibliography + 3 sources due:______

Typed Final Sentence Outline & Bibliography due: ______

Informative speaking beings: ______

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Bibliography Format

You will use MLA format to create your bibliography. Please refer to the MLA handout (it is posted on my website) before you start your bibliography.

Stu Dent

Informative Speech

November 1st, 2013

3rd Hour

Eating Healthy with a Busy Lifestyle (WORD OUTLINE)

General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about eating healthy while on the run

Thesis statement: A healthy lifestyle is still doable if you make wise choices because you’ll live longer.

I. Introduction

A. Attention getter: pictures of healthy food

B. Thesis: Therefore, it is imperative that we learn about… because…

C. Preview: So today I will first talk about… 2nd… Before finally….

II. Body

A. Pack your lunch*mention Mayer

1. Healthier

2. Less expensive

3. Many options

a. pre-cooked, pre-cut

b. fruit cups

c. veggies

4. Prepare in advance

5. Quick meals

a. Lean Cuisine

b. Healthy Choice

B. Eating in Restaurants

1. Healthier choices available

a. Salads

b. Baked or grilled entres

c. Low-carb options

2. Healthier restaurants available*mention Brown

a. Subway

b. Sweet Tomatoes

C. Keep healthy snacks accessible*mention Carter

1. Fruit

2. Yogurt smoothies

3. Water

III. Conclusion

A. In conclusion, there are many options available. Today we talked about 1st… 2nd… and finally…

B. So remember, making the choice doesn’t have to be hard. Eat healthy, eat smart, eat well.

Bibliography

Brown, Alexandra. "The Rise of the New Restaurant." Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature 12.6

(2009): 48-62. Print.

Carter, L., and Margaret Shaffer. “A Quick Fix.” Good Housekeeping Mar. 2006: 143-48. Print.

Mayer, Sarah. Creating a Healthy Lifestyle. New York: Harper, 2008.

Name ______

Date ______Informative Speech

Title of Speech: ______

Category / Grading Criteria (rated 1-10 per category)
E- excellent (no flaws at all)
M- meets criteria
B- below expectations
0- not present / Score
Introduction / E M B 0 Attention Getting Device (AGD)
E M B 0 Thesis Statement (Claim + Reason)
E M B 0 Preview/Summary
Body Structure / E M B 0 appropriate organizational pattern
E M B 0 clear and logical
E M B 0 followed outline
E M B 0 transitions between topics
Content / E M B 0 main points clearly stated
E M B 0 main points clearly explained
E M B 0 main points supported by accurate research
E M B 0 oral citations met (at least 3)
Visual Aid / E M B 0 necessary and appropriate
E M B 0 presented skillfully
E M B 0 well designed (color, size, etc.)
E M B 0 professional (neatness, spelling, etc.)
E M B 0 audience can see (view not blocked)
Speaker credibility / E M B 0 knowledgeable
E M B 0 dressed appropriately
E M B 0 enthusiasm for the topic
E M B 0 confident
E M B 0 honest/ethical
Nonverbal physical delivery / E M B 0 eye contact
E M B 0 posture
E M B 0 avoided distracting mannerisms
E M B 0 facial expressions
E M B 0 gestures
Verbal/vocal delivery / E M B 0 vocal enthusiasm
E M B 0 rate/fluency (avoided dead air)
E M B 0 volume
E M B 0 avoided offensive language
E M B 0 avoided fillers (um, uh, like, yeah, etc. )
E M B 0 clarity
E M B 0 correct grammar and word usage
Conclusion / E M B 0 Review Statement
E M B 0 Clincher statement
E M B 0 ending and departure (avoid “that’s it,” etc.)
E M B 0 appropriate length
Outline / E M B 0 outline complete with all parts present
E M B 0 format correct
E M B 0 bibliography requirements met (at least 3)
Conformity to assignment / E M B 0 time limit met (5-7 minutes)
E M B 0 topic approved
E M B 0 spoke extemporaneously
E M B 0 source requirements met (at least 3)
Score (out of 100 points possible)
Penalties / Late? Gum? Speaking or being distracting during other speeches?
Total / 90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F

Getting Started: How do I think of a speech topic?

Write down and brainstorm ideas below:

What makes me feel:

Happy?

Sad?

Angry?

Excited?

What do I know a lot about?

What do I know little about, but I am eager to learn?

What strong moral values do I hold?

What topics do cool and exciting things today?

What things happening right now will have a profound impact on the future?

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What type of outline will you use for this speech?

Chronological?

Past-Present-Future?

What it is-Applications-Implications?

What will be your main points and sub points? Write down some ideas below.

MAIN POINT
SUB POINT
Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples
Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples
MAIN POINT
SUB POINT
Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples
Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples

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Steps to accomplishing your informative successfully:

1. Brainstorm 5 topics

2. Pick your favorite

3. Have Mr. Sanders approval (No repeat topics - first come first serve)

4. Write your topic on the speaking date sheet on the board

5. Decide what type of main point outline structure fits your speech best

6. Create a word outline for your 3 main points (Be creative! There is rarely a wrong answer here.)

7. Create a word outline with your sub points (Be creative! There is rarely a wrong answer here.)

8. Select a computer and write your name and computer number down.

9. Go to my teacher website. Download the "Informative Template" and copy/paste that file into a Google Document

10. Share your outline with Mr. Sanders via Google Documents at (your log-in )

11. Edit the Google document however best fits your needs. You do not need to use all my pre-set up A,B,C, and 1,2,3’s

12. Type your word outline into the google document

13. Write your speech! (Use the files on my website to help you)

14. Use “Google News” and other credible sources to back up enhance your speeches credibility!

15. If you picked a topic you are genuinely interested in, this will be more fun for you.

16. Ask questions!

Notes:

-Remember please visit the resources I have posted on my website. I promise it will help.

-I also have student successful student outlines to look at from previous years. Those will help, too.

-You only need 3 oral citations. I recommend using 1 per body paragraph although more is fine.

How to write an awesome Informative!!

Topic selection

A super interesting topic makes your informative wonderful.
Try and pick a topic that you think will really interest your audience and show them that it is pretty much the greatest thing they will ever hear about.
Pick something that you are really interested and excited about as well-if you connect with your speech, your audience will too!
Topic ideas: Any type of new development/idea/theory-medical, scientific, technology, automobile, political, etc. Basically, something new and innovative.
Where do you find great topics??

-There are several websites you can research that have great topics you can pick from.

-Try these:

So you’ve found your topic-what next?

The best thing to do once you have your awesome topic is to research it and find as much information about it as you can.
During your research, be sure and find credible and up-to-date sources that you can cite in your speech.
Once you feel comfortable that you have the research you need, you can construct a basic outline of your speech that will guide you during the drafting process. For your outline, you need to follow some sort of structure that you will use throughout the entire writing process (see below).

Structuring your Informative

The basic structure for informative is generally as follows:

1. Introduction: This is where you want to grab your audience’s attention and really get them hooked on this speech. A great way to do this is to have an attention getting device-basically, a really cool lead into your speech that will grab their attention right away!

Introduce your topic! Tell the audience what it is that you are going to talk to them about and why it will “change the world!” Essentially, give them a significance statement that will make them think “Oh my goodness, how did we ever go without having or knowing this before??!”

You need a preview statement that will let them know where you are going with the speech. Example: So today we will first talk about this, second this, and finally this.

2.History/What is it/How does it work: This where you talk about how your topic came to be and just exactly what it is.

What significant events led up to its establishment?

Next, give some detail about what exactly your topic is-anything super interesting or unique that really makes it stand out would work well.

Talk about how it works! What happens to make it do what it does??

Remember: This part of your speech can become really confusing so be sure and explain it in a way that is easy to understand, but still sounds well put together.

3.Applications: In what ways can your topic be put to use in our world? How will this help us?

Example: Maybe you are talking about a new plastic that an animal can make from secretions in its body. You could say that the plastic can be used to improve surgical casts, strengthen bullet proof vests for police officers, and even be used as a knee replacement in humans.

Talk briefly about how all of the applications listed above are better than what we have now because of your topic.

Basically, just tell us about different ways that it can be applied/used and why these ways are so beneficial.

4.Implications: This is where you talk about what your topic will mean for us now and in the future.

Present both good and bad aspects of your topic.

Good: Will it open up the door for new research? Will it allow fields of science to come together that never have before? Etc.
Bad: Is it too expensive to make? Will it hurt the environment? Etc.

Any ideas you have about what this will mean for humanity should go here.

5.Conclusion: Sum it up!

Give a review statement about what we talked about.

A great summary statement about your amazing topic is always nice!

Try and leave the audience with a clever or impactful statement that will make them remember your speech!

Overall

Be enthusiastic about your topic-show your audience that you love what you are talking about and why they should too.
Don’t be afraid to add some cheesy, pun jokes to liven up your speech.
Have fun! Informative is bubbly and happy, so be that way!

Remember: You are NOT allowed to choose a topic that is a Demonstration topic. You are purely informing us of a topic you find interesting not demonstrating.Avoid “HOW TO topics”

1. How nuclear power works
2. The biography of your favorite actor
3. How to make pizza
4. The history of comic books
5. How to change your car’s oil
6. The story of how your school was founded
7. The story of your favorite president
8. The history of your hometown
9. How to swing a golfclub
10. Trends in the stock market
11. How to drive a stick-shift
12. History of a favorite product brand
13. How to shoot a basketball
14. Description of life in another country
15. How to weave a basket
16. The three branches of U.S. government
17. How to read a map
18. How roads are built
19. The Seven Wonders of the World
20. Disneyland
21. How to knit a scarf
22. Professional baseball stadiums
23. Local folklore
24. Roadside attractions
25. Chinese food
26. UFO’s
27. Real life vampires
28. Types of cheese
29. How to play chess
30. Key phrases in a foreign language
31. Types of poetry
32. Evolution of video games
33. Raising pet snakes
34. Serial killers
35. Foriegn TV shows
36. How to make a website
37. Civil War generals
38. Historical events that occurred on your speech day
39. Famous diplomats
40. All about your favorite vacation spot
41. Famous speeches
42. How to get good grades
43. How to write a resume
44. How to survive a job interview
45. Types of tropical fish
46. Dog shows
47. The newspaper business
48. All about a favorite radio show
49. How a computer works
50. How to organize a closet
51. U.S. territories
52. Voodoo
53. Comparison of different religions
54. Schools of painting
55. The latest discoveries in astronomy
56. Fringe known political parties
57. How to find cheap airline tickets
58. Competitive horseback riding
59. How to make fishing lures
60. Labor Unions
61. How to plan a wedding
62. How to tie various knots
63. Cruise vacations
64. Crazy laws
65. How to improve your health
66. Electric cars
67. Life in the future
68. How to throw a good party
69. Working in the fast food industry
70. How to play the kazoo
71. Origins of superstitions
72. Lesser known Presidents
73. Computer viruses
74. High school dating on a budget
75. Cults
76. Dyslexia
77. Impact of media on society
78. Branches of the military
79. Famous advertising campaigns
80. Nursing homes
81. How to write a will
82. The United Nations
83. How to find your ancestors
84. Deep sea fish
85. A particular period of architecture
86. How to construct an argument
87. Saving money on your income taxes
88. Sports card collecting
89. The history of the Bible
90. Book reviews for a particular author
91. How to avoid boredom
92. Sales tactics
93. Comparison of economic systems
94. Censorship in history
95. Psychological profiling
96. Picking a name for your children
97. America’s fastest growing cities
98. How to improve your manners
99. How to improve your conversation skills
100. World War II heroes
101. The Miss America Pageant
102. Interesting cultures
103. How to raise rabbits
104. Exotic pets
105. Ballroom dancing
106. Near death experiences
107. ID theft
108. Evolution of voting laws
109. Natural disasters
110. Breeds of dogs
111. Dream interpretation
112. Teenage problems
113. Childhood problems
114. The FBI
115. Basic economic principles
116. Advances in education
117. Spies
118. Evolution of the English language
119. National Parks
120. Young billionaires
121. Former child stars
122. Obesity epidemic
123. How to be more romantic
124. Types of common plants
125. How to cook vegetarian

126. Funny inventions
127. Stupid criminals
128. Code breaking
129. How to play Poker
130. Child geniuses
131. Spoon collecting
132. Charitable organizations
133. Reincarnation
134. How to break bad habits
135. Weight lifting
136. How the circulatory system works
137. Origin of holidays
138. Interior decorating
139. Lie detecting
140. The Supreme Court
141. Learning styles
142. Life in jail
143. Your teeth
144. How to set up an aquarium
145. Organized crime
146. Street gangs
147. How to make soup
148. The losingest professional sports teams
149. How the telephone works
150. The U.S. Postal Service
151. How to apply make-up
152. Investment strategies
153. The Lottery
154. The Industrial Revolution
155. Medicines from nature
156. Memory loss
157. Differences in male and female communication
158. Mental illnesses
159. The Middle Ages
160. How the brain works
161. Prohibition
162. Drug laws
163. Airplane stunts
164. The history of your favorite musical group
165. Useful websites
166. The Great Depression
167. Famous riots
168. Muscle cars
169. Antique collecting
170. Dog training
171. Model railroading
172. How to perform a magic trick
173. The intelligence of dolphins
174. Multi-Level marketing
175. Interesting world records
176. Different philosophical perspective
177. The Welfare system
178. Choosing a digital camera
179. City planning
180. Reality TV shows
181. Types of cars
182. Choosing the right tires for your car
183. Diploma mills
184. The most dangerous jobs
185. The trucking industry
186. Basic first aid
187. Coin collecting
188. The British Royal Family
189. Ice cream making
190. How search engines work
191. Banned books
192. The worst trades in sports history
193. How galaxies are formed
194. Native American tribes from your area
195. Exotic breeds of cats
196. Unitary Executive Theory
197. How to turkey-call
198. How bottled water is purified
199. Sports card collecting
200. The U.S. Post Office
201. How cellular phones work
202. Computers through the decades
203. Spring Break destinations
204. The rising cost of education
205. Early 20th century filmmaking
206. Unique websites
207. How to backup your DVDs
208. How to make candles
209. Hand-held PDA’s
210. Famous robberies
211. Wedding traditions of other cultures
212. Robots now and in the future
213. Rock collecting
214. The career of a favorite musician