Assignment: Informative Speech
You've learned a lot about effective speaking and you're already working on improving your delivery skills. It's time to take the next step toward becoming a powerful speaker! Your second assignment is to prepare and deliver a well-researched, informative speech. Everything you've read and practiced so far in this course relates directly to successful informative speaking.
Instructions: In order to obtain full credit for this assignment, please complete all five steps below. You may want to print this assignment and check off each step as you complete it.
You should use at least two quality resources (as defined by your instructor).
STEP 1: Read Assigned Chapters
- Ensure you have completed chapter readings for all previous weeks. This information will help you successfully complete Assignment.
- Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech. This chapter will help you create a well- organized speech that connects with your audience.
- Chapter 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech. This chapter will help you prepare a strong introduction and conclusion for your speech.
STEP 2: Select a Topic (due Week 3)
- Select a type of informative speech from one of the four types listed below. Choose your own topic that is different from the provided examples.
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Types of Informative Speeches
(Choose only one type and then choose your own topic that differs from the examples.)
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Speech About an Object
Examples:
- Legos
- Service dogs
- Susan B. Anthony
- Matterhorn
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Speech About a Process
Examples:
- Flash floods
- Writing resumes
- How a power plant works
- The stages of dementia
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Speech About an Event
Examples:
- Boston Marathon
- Festival of the Sun
- Cyberterrorism
- History of the Paralympics
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Speech About a Concept
Examples:
- Numerology
- Philosophies of education
- Net neutrality
- Confucianism
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STEP 3: Create an Outline
- Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word. A sample template is available in the "Assignment: Outline" section.
- Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you'll stay within the 6-minute time limit.
- Go to the "Assignment: Outline" section and upload your outline.
STEP 4: Deliver, Record, and Upload Your Speech
- Go to the "Assignment: Informative Speech" section and click the link under "Instructions" to access Speech Assignment Submission Instructions.
- Refer to your outline or speaking notes to deliver your speech. Do not read your notes word for word. Make sure you record your speech delivery with a computer, phone, or tablet.
- Watch your recording. Do you want to submit it, or do you want to record another version?
- Go to the "Assignment: Informative Speech" section and upload your speech.
STEP 5: Complete a Self Review
- Go to the "Assignment: Self Review" section.
- Follow the instructions listed to complete and submit your Self Review of Assignment.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.