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1 Informative Speeches

2 Informative Speaking Goal is to impart knowledge to
Raise awareness; Deepen understanding of some phenomenon. Brings new topics to light Offers new insights on familiar subjects Provides novel ways of thinking

3 Gain and Sustain Involvement
Use audience analysis. Allows you to gauge listeners’ Knowledge of your topic; Likely interests and needs. Allows you to adjust your speech: Focus on most important information.

4 Gain and Sustain Involvement (cont.)
Present new and interesting information Seek out Unusual angles; Novel interpretations; Moving stories; Striking examples.

5 Look for Ways to Increase Understanding
Help listeners follow along. Prepare a well-organized introduction. Make liberal use of transitions. Use internal previews and internal summaries. Use rhetorical devices to reinforce information. Help listeners mentally organize ideas.

6 Informative Speaking Types
To describe: An object. A person. A place. An event.

7 Informative Speaking Types (cont.)
To explain: A concept. An issue. To instruct: About a process.

8 Subject Matter of Informative Speeches
Informative speeches can be about: Objects or phenomena Various aspects of nonhuman subjects People Impact of individuals/groups on society

9 Subject Matter of Informative Speeches (cont.)
Events Noteworthy occurrences, past and present Processes How something is done How something is made How something works

10 Subject Matter of Informative Speeches (cont.)
Concepts Abstract or complex ideas, theories, beliefs Issues Problems or matters of dispute Intended to raise awareness/deepen understanding Not intended to advocate a position

11 Decide How to Communicate Your Information
Definition Operational definition (what something does) Definition by negation (what something is not) Definition by example (provides solid examples) Definition by synonym (provides a comparison) Definition by word origin (illustrates root meaning)

12 Decide How to Communicate Your Information (cont.)
Description Provides an array of details Paints a mental picture for listeners Uses concrete words and vivid imagery Demonstration Verbally demonstrate steps involved

13 Decide How to Communicate Your Information (cont.)
Explanation Provides reasons or causes Demonstrates relationships Offers interpretation and analysis

14 Take Steps to Reduce Confusion
Use analogies to build on prior knowledge. Relate to what listeners already know. Demonstrate underlying causes. Acknowledge common misconceptions. Offer an explanation of underlying causes.

15 Take Steps to Reduce Confusion (cont.)
Appeal to different learning styles. Visual (pictures, diagrams, charts, maps) Aural (lectures, audio, group discussions, podcasts) Read/write (handouts, text-based slides) Kinesthetic (real-life demonstrations)

16 Take Steps to Reduce Confusion (cont.)
Multimodal learners have combined preferences. Audience analysis provides sense of individuals’ learning styles. Use multiple models as needed to convey information.

17 Arrange Points in a Pattern
Patterns used in informative speeches Topical Chronological Spatial Cause-effect Narrative

18 Parts of the Informative Speech
Intro Attention-getter Shocking statement that gets the audience’s attention Establishment of ethos (credibility) Why should the audience listen to you about this topic? E.g. your profession, personal experience, or global need Thesis or thematic statement One sentence about main topic Preview each point First… Second… Third…

19 Body Main Idea 1 (e.g. short haired breeds of dogs)
Subpoint and supporting material (general description of short haired dogs) Sub-subpoint (Border terrier) Sub-subpoint (Chihuahua) (Transition; In addition to short haired breeds, there are also long hair breeds of dogs)) Main Idea 2 (e.g. long haired breeds of dogs) Subpoint and supporting material Maltese dachshund (Transition; Although it is important to discuss long haired breeds, it is also important to talk about hypoallergenic breeds of dogs) Main Idea 3 (e.g. hypoallergenic breeds of dogs) Sub-subpoint (poodle) Sub-subpoint (Corgie) (Transition to conclusion; )

20 Conclusion Summarize Review Tie to the introduction
General theme that you discussed Review Each main point (2-3 points) Tie to the introduction Connect back to your start E.g. personal story, quote, etc. Creative concluding thought Drop the microphone moment

21 Informative Speech Assignment
Refer to syllabus Refer to outline example Refer to outline Refer to description

22 Informative Speech Examples

23 Summary Questions What is the general goal of informative speaking?
What four strategies or approaches for presenting information are available to the informative speaker? How can a speaker help the audience comprehend the message? What are some key points to keep in mind while creating an informative speech?

24 Next Time Meet in library room 310 in this building
I will not be here but the librarian will be and she will have the attendance sheet The librarian’s name is Daisy Ngo Read chapters 8 and 9 on your own and review the PowerPoints on your own. We will not discuss these chapters in-class as the purpose to the library is to cover these chapters.


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