Description: This speech should be 5-6 minutes in length and a comprehensive pre Leave a reply Description: This speech should be 5-6 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.In addition, at least three to five references (listed in the References section and cited in APA) are required for this speech. All 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. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA AS ONE OF THESE REFERENCES. You will lose points if you use Wikipedia as one of the sources.You need to use of visual aid.Evaluation: This speech is worth 100 points. The preparation outline is included in that total (attached in assignment outline). Please remember that we practice extemporaneous speaking, not manuscript presentation. Your speech will be graded on content, organization and delivery. The specific elements that will be graded are listed in the Informative Speech Evaluation Criteria (see below).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. If you have questions or concerns, please come to talk to me privately.Learning/Performance ObjectivesBy the time you complete this assignment you should be able to effectively:1. Inform/teach an audience about a process/procedure, event, object, or concept.2. Engage or hold the interest of your audience for the duration of your speech.3. Search for, select, incorporate, and cite credible sources.4. Create and present a speech following the basic outline structure (e.g., attention catcher, thesis).5. Create and present a speech that demonstrates effective use of language and supporting material.6. Deliver a speech with appropriate use of speaking notes, eye contact, gestures, vocal qualities, and presentational aids.Assignment OverviewThe purpose of the informative speech is to provide interesting, useful, and unique information to your audience. For this assignment, you should give your audience knowledge that most of them do not have about a specific process or procedure (or how to do something), event, object, or concept. The speech should make the subject clear to your audience. You should follow the basic principles of organization and particular emphasis should be placed on choosing a variety of supporting material that will clarify your subject and hold the interest of your audience. You need to find ways to engage the audience. If you take the time to thoroughly research and understand your topic, to create a clearly organized speech, and to practice an enthusiastic, dynamic style of delivery, you can be an effective teacher during your informative speech. As with any speech, be sure to limit your discussion to information you can explain clearly and completely within time the constraints. You are strongly encouraged to conduct direct audience analysis in order to craft your message appropriately. You must orally cite at least three credible sources and use one visual aid. This entry was posted in Other on December 5, 2021 by .
