Informative Speech Objectives

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Objectives:
1. Develop an Informative speech topic.
2. Develop and Apply effective research and organizational skills in
preparing a speech.
3. Analyze your Audience and adapt your message to your audience
4. Develop and Effectively use a Visual Aid to assist you in clarifying
and supporting your ideas.
5. Practice delivery and presentation skills.
6. Inform, teach, and create understanding in your audience.

This speech is an informative presentation. Your goal is to inform and teach your audience about your topic. Focus on one type of informative speech: OBJECTS, EVENTS, CONCEPTS, OR A PROCESS. First and foremost -- select a topic that is interesting to you. It helps if you are knowledgeable on your topic, however, you can become knowledgeable on any topic through research. You want to also choose a topic that will be intellectually stimulating to your audience. Always Consider your audience--every step of the way. Use the Audience Centered Approach to public speaking. All Topics MUST BE CLEARED WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! I want to know ASAP what your topic is so that I can help you prepare. The sooner I know what your topic is the sooner I can help you. A good place to start is on the Public Speakers’ Web Site on the Speech Preparation Page.

Gathering Information:
Hopefully, you will be knowledgeable on your topic already. However, part of your assignment is to find additional sources. You are “required” to have at least 4 sources. You are not an additional source. An interview (using your interview skills and a schedule) would be an excellent source and I encourage you to interview an outside source for your speech. There are many sources available in the Library and the Reference Librarians are waiting to help you find them. Include the sources that you will cite in your speech in your reference section. Please use complete citations. APA or MLA format is ...