Chapter Twelve- Informative Speaking

12.1-What is an Informative Speech

Informative Speech- a speech based entirely on facts with the main purpose of to inform

12.2-Types of Informative Speeches

Types and Subtypes

  1. History- Objects, Places, Ideas

  2. Biography

  3. Processes

  4. Ideas and Concepts

  5. Categories and Divisions

12.3-Guidelines for Selecting an Informative Speech Topic

Pick

  • Specific

  • Focus

Avoid

  • Fake Topics

  • Opinion masked as informative

12.4-Guidelines for Preparing an Informative Speech

  • Don’t be too broad

  • Be accurate, clear, and interesting

  • Speak for a diverse audience

12.5-Giving Informative Speeches in Groups

Symposium Style Speech

  • Spend time discussing and researching topics

  • Develop topics in different ways

  • Be constant in communication with peers

  • Moderator is a necessary

  • Order of speeches should be logical

  • Arrive early to prepare

  • Everyone should participate equally