Informative Speech (due in Week 6)This is an individual speaking a.docx
- 1. Informative Speech (due in Week 6) This is an individual speaking assignment, 5–7 minutes in length. This is a speech with the general purpose of to inform. You will be required to conduct research, synthesize information, and organize speaker materials. Resources should be current, credible, comprehensive, and documented both orally and in the references. The presentation will be accompanied by a visual PowerPoint presentation (or other visual aids approved by your professor). The preparation outline and the accompanying visual aids are required to be submitted to the appropriate Dropbox for grading review. Additional Requirements The tone and messaging of the presentation should be informative and supportive of an informative speaking purpose. You should create a thesis statement that supports this. You should document at least five quality sources from the DeVry University Library in a references list, parenthetically on the outline, and orally during the presentation. Your presentation should have a fully developed beginning, middle, and ending. Extemporaneous delivery is expected for this presentation. Topics Topics for this class are your choice, but keep in mind the basic suggestion that you want to pick something that is of interest to you. It is also suggested that you pick topics for which you can find a sufficient amount of research when it is required. Your textbook provides a number of examples that should help you start brainstorming ideas. Please direct questions about choice of topics, including suggestions about what you may want to avoid, to your professor. P