Informative Speech Assignment

SPT 1113 V2

Please read the chapter pertaining to informative speech. Please Provide a final Video draft of your speech and outline using Monroe Motivated Sequence as your guide by July 23, 20. It is imperative that your topic is approved before presenting. Topic not approve will result in a grade of zero.

Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to share ideas and information with the audience by fully describing and explaining the complete subject that is your topic. Through this speech, you will have the opportunity to teach us something. Therefore, this speech should inform the audience on your topic as if it were generally unknown to them, while developing its significance to them specifically, as well as society generally, and at a depth that we will find truly educational.

Description: This speech should be 3-5 minutes in length and a comprehensive preparation outline, featuring 3-5 main points, is required at the beginning of your speech. There are penalties for going over or under the required time limits. This means you will need to practice your speech. You must include an audience of three. Also, a scan of the area in which you are delivering your speech is required to ensure you are not reading your speech, is necessary. Furthermore, there shall not be any closeup camera recordings of speech. Please construct your speech according to Monroe Motivated Sequence Order. An example of this order is found in your textbook. This speech should be researched and must be reference with valid sources, preferably, .org, .edu, .net, and .gov. You should have at least three sources. The information use must derive from 2015 - 2020 sources.

In addition, at least three references, listed in the References section and cited in either APA style only, are required for this speech.

All three of these sources must be verbally cited within the speech as supporting material for claims that are made or data that are offered. All sources cited must be credible. The use of a visual aid is required.

APA citation styles may be accessed at:

(APA) https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and

Evaluation: This speech is worth 15% of your course grade. The preparation outline is included in that total. Please remember that we practice extemporaneous speaking, not manuscript presentation. Your speech will be graded on content, organization and delivery. You are permitted to have only 1- 3 x 5 note card during your presentation. The specific elements that will be graded are listed below:

Criteria for Informative Speech

1. Analysis and Content
   • Did the speaker answer the question?
   • Was the content informative?
   • Was there sufficient use of logic, facts, examples, and/or expert opinion?
   • Was the information adequately documented?
   • Was the information pertinent to the specific topic?

1. Organization

• Introduction
  • Did the speaker get attention?
  • Was the topic clearly stated?
  • Did the speaker preview and give focus to the key ideas?
• Body
  • Were divisions clear and appropriate to the topic?
  • Did the speaker make effective use of signposting, internal summaries, and transitions?
  • Was adequate time devoted to each division within the 7 minute time limit?
  • Was there a logical progression of ideas?
• Conclusion
  • Did the speaker tie the speech together?
  • Was the answer to the question clear?
  • Was there a note of finality?

III. Delivery

• Language Style
  • Was the language suitable to informing the audience?
  • Was the language precise, grammatically correct, and vivid?
  • Was the delivery natural and spontaneous?
  • Did it reinforce the ideas of the speech?
• Vocal Delivery
  • Was enunciation clear?
  • Was volume appropriate?
  • Was there sufficient variety in rate, pause, and pitch?
• Physical Delivery
  • Did the speaker exhibit poise and confidence?
  • Were gestures varied, movement motivated, and eye contact direct?
  • If note card was used, was it an unobtrusive part of the delivery?

Remember, the purpose of this speech is to inform your audience on your topic, not to attempt to persuade the audience of what you believe. Be creative in choosing your topic and make sure that it really interests you. If you have questions or concerns, please email them to me. I encourage you to email them early enough to get feedback on your outline. This speech should be researched and must be reference with valid sources. Preferably, .org, .edu, .net, and .gov.