Informative Speech: Assignment Guidelines
Informative speeches have many different styles and applications. The main purpose of an informative speech is to share knowledge with an audience. To do so successfully, the speaker must have a strong command of the material, consider the audience’s interests and frames of reference, and make the information relevant to them. In your informative speech, you will demonstrate your knowledge, expertise, and personal interest on a topic of your choice. Your goal is to instruct, inform, and engage the audience.
Our text discusses Process and Expository Speeches. The goal of a process speech is to demonstrate how something is done, is made, or works. The goal of an expository speech is to provide carefully researched, in-depth knowledge about a complex topic. You can choose to do either of these styles.
You will upload your video presentation here. PLEASE ONLY UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO FILE TO THIS SUBMISSION LINK! You will upload the outline for your presentation in a separate assignment link.
This is a formal researched speech assignment. A grade is derived from your ability to follow the instructions and to fulfill the requirements listed below.
· You should consider the following when choosing a subject:
o it is something worthwhile to you, or with which you have experience
o it should be of some value to your audience
o it should enhance their knowledge and understanding
o it can be narrowed and researched to fit the time limits of the assignment
· Prepare and deliver a 6-8 minute presentation. Use the allotted time efficiently and effectively. To assist you with this, three (3) 3×5 note cards (or digital equivalent) are allowed for this speech.
· A minimum of two (2) different credible sources must be used for this speech. Please use the DCC Library catalog and databases only. We will review this in Canvas.
· You must use at least one visual aid. This can be an object, an image, or even your own body for demonstration. You can also use a video (no longer than 45 seconds) or a power point presentation (key word and image only). Make sure the visual aid helps you explain your topic rather than distracting you or your audience from it.
· You will be graded on the verbal (vocabulary and structure that best suits your purpose and audience) and nonverbal aspects(confidence demonstrated through composure/posture, eye contact, and proper gesturing) of your presentation.
· Your presentation must be well prepared, rehearsed, and professional. You must deliver your speech dynamically. In other words, you may use notes, but do not read your speech verbatim.