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1 Speaking to inform--the goal To teach--not to persuade Choose a topic where have some expertise Choose a topic that can interest audience

2 Speaking to inform--steps 1. Analyze audience 2. Choose topic 3. Narrow topic 4. Gather information 5. Prepare visual aids 6. Organize speech

3 Analyze your audience What is relevant & interesting to them? How can I keep their interest? Easy for our class

4 Choose your topic You have to be an expert! Something know well, are enthusiastic about, & perhaps have had experience with.

5 Gather information Class notes Textbook Library research (Reference desk on 2nd floor) Internet research

6 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?

7 Prepare visual aids Help organization Help audience understand & remember Give source information

8 Planning your speech 1. Body 2. Summary 3. Memorable concluding remark 4. Preview 5. Attention-getting opener

9 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

10 Prepare a summary Review the main points. Keep it brief!

11 Prepare a final remark Memorable: surprising fact, quotation, reminder of story from introduction or body Slow, clear Strong eye contact, confident!

12 Attention-getting opener Similar to conclusion: hook & preview An example (personal experience). A surprising fact. Thought-provoking question

13 Model speech Chapter 5, 102-103: “Look Out for Lightning!” Note the transitions. Also “Thunderstorms” & “Huck Finn”

14 Review: Speaking to inform 1. Analyze your audience 2. Choose topic 3. Narrow topic 4. Gather information 5. Prepare & organize visual aids/speech


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