Speech prep 2 online
- 2. The Goals of Informative Speaking Meeting the audience’s informational needs achieved through audience analysis Gauge what they know Decide on an appropriate approach Make it relevant to them
- 3. The Goals of Informative Speaking Informing, not persuading Keep the speech objective Speaking appropriately and ethically Relevant and reliable Honest and truthful Avoid plagiarism
- 4. Tips of Public Speaking from Toastmasters (see Blackboard link)
- 5. Topics for Informative Presentations People Places Events Processes Concepts Social issues Plans and policies
- 6. The Balance of Three Content Delivery Organization
- 7. Content Relevant to the audience, tell them why they should listen to the info Information/research available Provides new information to audience As a speaker, you understand the topic well and enjoy the information Information gathered fits the three minute time criteria
- 8. Organization Make it easy Clear organization and structure Emphasize important points Don’t overwhelm the audience Build on prior knowledge Define your terms Use appropriate supporting material Use appropriate presentation aids
- 9. Rule of 30/70 (Dance and Zak-Dance) Balance of predictability and uncertainty Predictability should represent 70% of speech 30% of speech should have variety or unpredictability Balance of keeping audience interested vs bored – integrate both
- 10. Next: Delivery