Write an outline of a speech informing your audience about a topic of interest to you. Use the speech outline template and fill it in with your own information about your topic. Be sure to provide the following information when drafting your outline:
General background information necessary for your audience to understand your topic
Explanation of why this is an issue of public interest
Seek to improve your organizational and delivery skills; you should be objective and neutral. This is not a persuasive speech, so do not share your opinion. You are to share information clearly with your audience so that they receive the information, understand it, and retain it.
Instructions
Select a topic. Choose a topic that you have an interest in learning more about or a topic that you know quite a bit about already and you will be comfortable speaking about. The topic could be a sport, hobby, job, disease, or any issue of public importance. The possibilities are endless.
Find supporting materials. Use your knowledge of the topic first. Then find outside sources such as books, articles, websites, and interviews of experts on your topic. You must include a minimum of five outside sources for your speech. You will need to cite your sources orally during your speech and in the bibliography.
Perform an audience analysis. Speaking effectively is greatly dependent on how well you analyze your audience and adapt your speech to them. Reflect on the demographic of the class and think about their interest in and knowledge of your topic. The more audience-centered your speech is, the more effective your speech will be.
Write an outline of your informative speech using the speech outline template. An informative speech has a desired outcome that demands a specific thesis. Be very clear on what you wish to inform your audience about. Using the template, you should also include the following:
Any key research or quotes (supporting material)
At least five reputable sources for this speech (not blogs or unreliable websites)
Transitions
Submit a document that reflects the information requested in the template. Be sure to include three main points with subpoint details. If you have questions about sources, be sure to ask your mentor. Use full sentences and include specific wording that you want to use in the speech. [MO 3.1, MO 3.2, MO 3.3, MO 3.4]
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