Informational Speech-Big 6 Research Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian March 19, 2010
Step #1: Task Definition Deliver a 2 minute informational speech to the class on a topic of your choosing…
Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies Online -Database -Online websites Print -Encyclopedias -Magazines -Newspapers -Non Fiction Books
Step #3-Location of Resources-Print Encyclopedia-Reference Section Magazines-Designated sections of library Newspapers-Designated sections of library (Ref Desk Newspapers USA and Worldwide http://www.refdesk.com/paper.html Non Fiction Books 300-Social Science 500-Math/Science 600-Health 921/B-Biography
Step #3-Location of Resources- Online Colton High EBSCO HOST-Student Reference Center (Username-chs Password- yellowjackets) Colton High GALE Student Reference Center (Password- yellowjacket) Biography Directory http://www.libraryspot.com/biographies/ Discover A Hobby http://www.discoverahobby.com/ Inventors/Inventions http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/inventor.html Olympic Athletes http://www.olympic.org/en/content/Olympic-Athletes/ Sports Almanac http://www.infoplease.com/sports.html
Step #4- Use of Information Note Taking Tools *Mind 42- http://mind42.com/ *Wise Mapping- http://www.wisemapping.com/
Step #5- Synthesis Speech Audio/Visual Aid -Colorado State University Five Step Method for Improving Delivery http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/infomod/com2g1.cfm -Toastmasters International-10 tips for public speaking http://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp Audio/Visual Aid -Animoto http://animoto.com/ -Glogster http://www.glogster.com/ Citation Guides -Bib Me http://bibme.org/ -Easy Bib http://easybib.com/
Step #6-Evaluation Does the content presented fit within the guidelines of an informational speech? Is the speech two minutes long? Does the speech include an introduction, body, and conclusion? Is the speech typed? Are a minimum of 2 credible resources included? Is a visual or audio (sound) aide included in the information? Does the presenter maintain eye contact at the audience while rarely looking over at flash cards? Does the presenter speak clearly?