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Guidelines for the Informative Speech
5-7 min., 50 pts.
Purpose:
Select a relevant topic which is of interest to you and which you think should
be of interest to us. Maximize this opportunity to teach us something useful and
important. Your purpose is to teach and not persuade. Avoid “silly” topics as
the purpose is to truly educate.
Length:
The speech should be 5-7 minutes in length and there is a 30 second grace
period.
Research and Sources:
RESEARCH your topic and document at least 3 sources in the body of your speech
(verbally) as well as on your outline. You might say, “According to Dr. Smith in
a article he wrote for the Harvard Journal of Medicine in 2004. . .” or
“According to Spring 2003 crime statistics available at the Jonesboro Chamber of
Commerce, crime in Jonesboro. . .” In your outline, give the FULL citation for
your sources using APA (American Psychological Association) format. Below are
some examples of how to cite some common types of sources. See current APA
manual (5th ed.) for how to cite other types of sources.
Journals:
Hayes, M. (2004.) Dealing with communication anxiety. Journal of Oral
Communication 1203, V. 1, 1-2.
Books:
Hayes, M. (2004.) Dealing with communication anxiety. Jonesboro, AR:
Speech Communication Press.
Magazines:
Hayes, M., & Hayes, S. (2004, Sept. 1.) Communication anxiety. Time, 290,
68-70.
Daily newspapers/no author:
Communication anxiety soars in 1203 class. (2004, Sept. 1). The Jonesboro Sun,
pp. A1, A4.
Webpages:
Hayes, M. (2004, Sept. 1.) Dealing with communication anxiety. Retrieved
Sept. 1, 2004, from http://astate.edu
Personal communications:
Hayes, M. (personal communication, September 1, 2004)
(Personal
communication includes email, electronic bulletin boards, nonarchived discussion
groups, personal interviews, phone interviews and the like.)
Outlines and Notes: Turn in a typed, full-sentence outline to me before you speak. You
may use whatever notes you wish at the podium. BUT, do not bring a manuscript
and “read.” Outline must contain 3 sources in appropriate format. You may use
index cards. Use your notes unobtrusively.
Visuals:
Provide one visual aid. It can be elaborate or simple. See chapter 16 for tips
on how to use the types of visual aids.
Delivery:
Delivery should be natural and extemporaneous (carefully prepared but
conversational.) Pay special attention to the use of appropriate eye-contact,
natural gestures, and vocal variety and effectiveness, and speaking rate. See
chapter 16 for tips.
Give your speech on your speech day you signed up
for. Students who do not will be given a zero unless they provide a legitimate,
documented excuse. Failure to present your speech on the appropriate day will
result in a reduction of one letter grade per day. If you were not there for
sign-up day, assume you will speak first on the first day.
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