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RCC SPE 1 - Informative Speech

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SAMPLE INFORMATIVE SPEECH TOPICS(Just Some Ideas)1. Any Country 36. Sleep Walking2. Baldness 37. Snoring3. Child Discipline 38. Fingerprints4. Dyslexia 39. Sharks5. Epilepsy 40. Wedding Traditions6. Comics 41. Fantasy Sports7. Albert Einstein 42. Guide Dogs8. Multiple Sclerosis 43. Fibromyalgia9. Winter Depression 44. Puns10. Food Poisoning11. Haley’s Comet12. Marijuana13. Teddy Bears14. Teenage Suicide15. Child Labor16. Hypnosis17. Vitamin E18. Dwarfs19. Animal Communication20. Nuclear Power21. Acupuncture22. Cancer23. Pyramids24. Vegans25. Lead Poisoning26. Sugar27. Dreams28. Autism29. Witchcraft30. Chinese Characters31. Coincidences32. World Records33. Ice Hockey34. Greek Theatre35. Maple SyrupINFORMATIVE SPEECH(Assignment)Public Speaking is the communicating of knowledge that is understandable. Through informative speeches, people are able to give others the benefit of their learning and expertise.1. Choose a topic that you can research and inform your audience about. Do not inform us about something by going through the physical actions, instead, simply tell and explain the topic to the audience.2. Developmental Skill: Continue the use of the demonstration/informative speech outline. Applying supporting materials and citing evidence.3. Time: 5-8 minutes (Four point penalty for every 30 seconds under or over)4. Grading: 200 possible points (Presentation-120 points, Complete sentence outline-60 points, and Visual Aids-20 points)5. Presentation: Note cards with a key-word outline may be brought up with you. You may write out your introduction, definitions, and quotes for accuracy. Please do not write out your speech and take it up with you to speak.6. Outline: A COMPLETE SENTENCE OUTLINE WITH A TECHNICAL PLOT is to be turned in to the instructor before you speak. Use the same format as you did for the demonstration speech with one addition. The addition is the technical plot which serves two purposes. First, the technical plot analyzes the quality of your speech by labeling the supporting materials in the left hand margin. This allows you to check for different types of supporting materials and to ensure you have a sufficient amount for the speech. Second, the technical plot provides stage directions for the speaker which will enhance the delivery and helpthe speaker to become familiar of when to show visual aids or utilize vocal varietyin their speech. (e.g. show graph, pause, increase volume, show video, etc)7. Supporting Materials: At least four different types of supporting materials mustbe used in your speech. The forms of supporting materials will be labeled in the left hand margin in the technical plot.8. Bibliography: A standardized APA or MLA format is to be attached to your outline. Required: At least four different academic, print sources of which only one can be an internet source. (e.g. books, journals, magazines, newspapers, etc.)9. Visual Aids: Use at least one form of a visual aid in your presentation. Remember the visual aid should serve the purpose of clarifying, simplifying, supporting and increasing the audience’s interest and understanding.Reminder Checklist1. Get topic approved.2. A complete sentence outline that is typed with a technical plot and bibliography.3. Include at least four different types of supporting materials, remember to cite them in your speech when needed.4. Remember at least one visual aid.5. Practice over and over and over again so you can talk about your speech.6. Ensure the 5-8 minute time limitation through practice.2INFORMATIVE SPEECH EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK FORMSpeaker_________________________ Performance Points________________Topic___________________________ Outline Points_____________________Speech Time_____________________ Total Points_______________________I. Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Attention getter: engaged interestThesis Statement: Clear, simpleFairhearing: relevanceOverview: main points statedII. Body 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20Structure: organizationDevelopment: clear and adequateExplanations, CitationsResearch demonstrated, supp. Mats.Transitions between main pointsCreativity and originality of topicMessage was stimulating/interestingIII. Conclusion 1 2 3 4 5 6Review: main points restatedEffective finality in concluding statementIV. Voice and Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Vocal Variety in Rate, Pauses,Volume, etc.Word Choice: accurate, appropriate,Grammar, and vivid languagePronunciation and ArticulationV. Delivery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Use of notecards, preparednessRapport with audienceOriginality, Creativity, personalityEnthusiasm, InvolvementFacial Expressions, eye contactHand and body gesturesPosture and MovementVI. Visual Aids 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Pertinent, Accurate,Clear, and Proper Usage(all point values doubled)3Activity: Supporting MaterialsPurpose: To learn and use the nine different types of supporting materials which are presented below. Supporting materials are better known as information, data, evidence, or research. The purpose for supporting materials is to support or back-up your main points, statements, and opinions in your speech. The variety of supporting materials available to you will help you create not only a solid speech, but also aninteresting one. By presenting an array of supporting materials, this will enhance your credibility as a speaker, thus showing your audience that you have researched the subject and are knowledgeable.Participants: Small Groups of 3-5Directions: Be familiar with the supporting materials below. On the following pages, an exercise is provided. Match the appropriate supporting material to the example. Some of the examples have a blending of two or more supporting materials. In addition, your instructor will assign your group two or three supporting materials to create an example for. Class discussion will follow. Be ready to provide reasons and explanations for your answers.An Explanation is a descriptive or explanatory passage which serves to make a term, concept, process or proposal clear or acceptable. Explain what, how or why about something. Definitions of concepts are included.A Comparison points out similarities between something that is familiar to the audience and something that is not. Show similarities between things.(Key words: like, as similar, is)A Contrast is showing differences


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