Speaking to inform--the goal To teach--not to persuade Choose a topic where have some expertise Choose a topic that can interest audience
Speaking to inform--steps 1. Analyze audience 2. Choose topic 3. Narrow topic 4. Gather information 5. Prepare visual aids 6. Organize speech
Analyze your audience What is relevant & interesting to them? How can I keep their interest? Easy for our class
Choose your topic You have to be an expert! Something know well, are enthusiastic about, & perhaps have had experience with.
Gather information Class notes Textbook Library research (Reference desk on 2nd floor) Internet research
Internet use Wikipedia: a place to start, but can’t be a source of information for university work Carefully evaluate web information Author provided? Author has authority? References given? Selling something? Who is the site’s sponsor?
Prepare visual aids Help organization Help audience understand & remember Give source information
Planning your speech 1. Body 2. Summary 3. Memorable concluding remark 4. Preview 5. Attention-getting opener
Prepare the body (Organization) Past-present-future Steps in process (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Problem-solution Location Cause-effect or effect-cause Grouped subtopics Advantages-disadvantages Pages 97-99
Prepare a summary Review the main points. Keep it brief!
Prepare a final remark Memorable: surprising fact, quotation, reminder of story from introduction or body Slow, clear Strong eye contact, confident!
Attention-getting opener Similar to conclusion: hook & preview An example (personal experience). A surprising fact. Thought-provoking question
Model speech Chapter 5, : “Look Out for Lightning!” Note the transitions. Also “Thunderstorms” & “Huck Finn”
Review: Speaking to inform 1. Analyze your audience 2. Choose topic 3. Narrow topic 4. Gather information 5. Prepare & organize visual aids/speech