2. Speech is a Journey of Choices

3. Informative speeches are usually about: OBJECTS, CONCEPTS,
PEOPLE / PLACES, or PROCESSES

4. Choosing an Informative Topic
Need to know
Neat to know
Relevant to audience
Researchable (5 sources)
Recent
Appropriate scope (5-6 min)

5. Speech Example

7. Preparing the Info Speech

9. Finding Quality Sources
Know your search terms
Use Academic Search Elite
Use Google News, or similar
Vet the credibility of online writers
Cross-reference your information

10. Organization: Brainstorm > Group > Eliminate 3 main points
2-4 subpoints
Use connectives
preview, review, signposts, transitions (prior, next pt)

14. Avoid Long Lists

18. Create a Mini-Speech Form groups; Choose a speaker
Choose a topic your team knows well
Use Wikipedia for quick research
Brainstorm all possible subtopics
Group into main points / subpoints
Work out specific facts for each
Come up with an intro and conclusion
Attention grabber, purpose preview
Review, lasting thought
Practice, then give speech for a neighboring group

22. Respect the Available Time

23. Modes of Delivery

24. Modes of Delivery

25. Modes of Delivery

29. Gestures

30. Making Eye Contact

31. Volume

35. Delivery Guidelines
Delivery: Minimizing distracting non-verbal and vocal filler, keeping gestures purposeful, having a neutral speaking stance, sustaining eye contact, using vocal variation, transition movement, and clear articulation. Speaking from abbreviated notes, holding cards vertical in the palm of hand, and resting arms at sides when not gesturing or looking at notes.

36. Don’t Plagiarize!
Verbally cite, and note in your outline at least 5 sources, stating publication and date.

37. Conquering Nervousness
Aka Speech Anxiety, Stage Fright, Communication Apprehension, Frog in the Throat, Butterflies in the Stomach, or just Mortal Dread

39. Signs of Speech Anxiety
Physiological
Psychological

40. Overcoming Stage Fright
Communication Apprehension
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy / Self-Talk
Practice!
Nervousness as Energy
Positive Visualization
Audience as Allies
Conscious Breathing
Stretching
Be message-focused and audience-centered