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Informational Speech-Big 6 Research

This speech provides guidance on conducting research for an informational speech, including locating print and online resources, using note-taking tools, synthesizing information, and evaluating the final presentation.

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Informational Speech-Big 6 Research

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  1. Informational Speech-Big 6 Research Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian March 19, 2010

  2. Step #1: Task Definition Deliver a 2 minute informational speech to the class on a topic of your choosing…

  3. Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies • Print -Encyclopedias -Magazines -Newspapers -Non Fiction Books • Online -Database -Online websites

  4. Step #3-Location of Resources-Print • Encyclopedia-Reference Section • Magazines-Designated sections of library • Newspapers-Designated sections of library (Ref Desk Newspapers USA and Worldwide http://www.refdesk.com/paper.html • Non Fiction Books 300-Social Science 500-Math/Science 600-Health 921/B-Biography

  5. Step #3-Location of Resources- Online • Colton High EBSCO HOST-Student Reference Center (Username-chs Password- yellowjackets) • Colton High GALE Student Reference Center (Password-yellowjacket) • Biography Directory http://www.libraryspot.com/biographies/ • Discover A Hobby http://www.discoverahobby.com/ • Inventors/Inventions http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/inventor.html • Olympic Athletes http://www.olympic.org/en/content/Olympic-Athletes/ • Sports Almanac http://www.infoplease.com/sports.html

  6. Step #4- Use of Information Note Taking Tools *Mind 42- http://mind42.com/ *Wise Mapping- http://www.wisemapping.com/

  7. Step #5- Synthesis • Speech -Colorado State University Five Step Method for Improving Delivery http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/infomod/com2g1.cfm -Toastmasters International-10 tips for public speaking http://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp • Audio/Visual Aid -Animoto http://animoto.com/ -Glogster http://www.glogster.com/ • Citation Guides -Bib Me http://bibme.org/ -Easy Bib http://easybib.com/

  8. Step #6-Evaluation • Does the content presented fit within the guidelines of an informational speech? • Is the speech two minutes long? • Does the speech include an introduction, body, and conclusion? • Is the speech typed? • Are a minimum of 2 credible resources included? • Is a visual or audio (sound) aide included in the information? • Does the presenter maintain eye contact at the audience while rarely looking over at flash cards? • Does the presenter speak clearly?

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