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Informative Speeches

Chapter 15 Recap/Lecture. Informative Speeches. Purpose. To inform; not to advocate Goal is to provide understanding and knowledge. Types of Informative Speeches. Speeches about objects Speeches about processes Speeches about concepts. General Guidelines. Don’t overestimate or assume

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Informative Speeches

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  1. Chapter 15 Recap/Lecture Informative Speeches

  2. Purpose • To inform; not to advocate • Goal is to provide understanding and knowledge

  3. Types of Informative Speeches • Speeches about objects • Speeches about processes • Speeches about concepts

  4. General Guidelines • Don’t overestimate or assume • Don’t be too technical • Be concrete (e.g. language, comparisons, contrasts) • Make the topic interesting • Relate the topic to your audience • Personalize the speech

  5. Next speech • Informative speeches • Monday, July 1st • New focuses: Organization and delivery • More prep time in-class and out-of-class • 4to 6 minutes • Materials: Keyword outline, visual aid (overhead projector or poster), note cards, and critique sheets • Research required: at least 2 sources (with citations) • Still considering past concepts • Central idea: More creative construction of thesis statement • Will work to separate our main points from our thesis statement/central idea

  6. Central Idea & Main Points • Topic: Reality television docusoaps • Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the power of reality television docusoaps • Central idea: Reality television docusoaps are a popular subgenre of reality television that can have a powerful impact on its viewers • Preview of Main Points: To help you learn more about this topic, I’ll give you a detailed definition of the term “docusoap” • Afterwards, I’ll explain its appeal to audience members and the potential effect these shows may have.

  7. Topic Selection • Must be approved • Must inform and NOT persuade • Speech about a concept, process, or object • Goal is to find a topic that you will also be able to use for your persuasive speech • To build on research • To practice avoiding bias in informative speech • Helps improve skill of informative vs. persuasive speaking

  8. Example • Informative speech topic: Providing understanding about reality television docusoaps • Persuasive speech topic: Persuading my audience not to watch reality television docusoaps because of its detrimental effects

  9. Speech Workshop Activities • Topic form and audience analysis • Next week • Research and Supporting Materials • Evaluating Research • Starting Impromptu Speeches • Laptops????

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