Chapter 15: Informative Public Speaking
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The document discusses the key elements of informative public speaking, emphasizing the need to develop a central idea and present balanced, accurate information. It highlights the importance of ethical considerations, such as defending topic choices and ensuring objectivity. Additionally, it encourages speakers to remain focused on the purpose of their presentations, with a specific example regarding the Heimlich maneuver.
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Chapter 15: Informative Public Speaking
- 2. Informative Speeches… The goal is to develop a central idea that… Explains Summarizes Contrasts Describes Demonstrates Analyzes Something…
- 3. Ethics of informative speaking Be sure you can defend your choice of topic Mention all major position on a topic when there are differing perspectives Present all information on a topic that is important for audience understanding Don’t distort information Do sufficient research to speak responsibly on your topic Don’t omit relevant information because it is inconsistent with your perspective Strive to be as objective as possible
- 4. Taking a few steps back… Always keep the purpose of the presentation in mind… “ To inform the audience on what the Heimlich maneuver is, how it was developed, and how this technique can prevent people from chocking to death.” “ At the conclusion of this speech, I want the members of the audience to know what the Heimlich maneuver is and what steps are necessary to do the maneuver.”
- 6. FALL 2009 The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
- 7. The Ugly
- 8. The Bad
- 9. The Good
- 10. BONUS