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Chapter 16Chapter 16
Speeches to Speeches to InformInform
“Obviously, a man’s judgment cannot be better than the information on which
he has based it.”
– Arthur Hays Sultzberger, publisher New York Times
Types of Informative Types of Informative SpeechesSpeeches
Public Lecture Status Report Briefing Fireside Chat Chalk Talk
Types of Informative Types of Informative SpeechesSpeeches
Public Lecture Special interest or expertise, invited to
speak Conventions, Organizations
Status Report Update on project Business and social groups
Types of Informative Types of Informative SpeechesSpeeches
Briefing Changes in policy or procedure Coaches, editors, politicians
Fireside Chats Addressing concerns FDR, can be used by heads of organizations to
discuss policies and goals
Chalk Talk Use visual aids to give directions Coaches, directors with blocking, drivers’ ed
What may follow Informative What may follow Informative Speeches?Speeches?
Question and answer period
The Six Cs of Informative The Six Cs of Informative SpeakingSpeaking
Be Clear Will everyone understand?
Be Concise Will I waste anyone’s time?
Be Complete Have I defined the major points
(advance organizers)? Be Correct
Have I checked facts? Be Concrete
Do I have examples? Connect
Will my audience relate?
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Finding a SubjectFinding a Subject
Personal Experience You are an expert on something
Observations Read, attend a meeting, interview
Surveys Find out what people want to know
Then narrow
How to Narrow a ThesisHow to Narrow a Thesis
Thesis is the goal of a speech or the thought on which the speech is based
Examples: Teenagers and Fads
• Slang used often comes from movies. Healthy lifestyles
• Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables reduces chances of getting cancer.
Famous Musicians• Beethoven’s hearing loss may have helped him
compose.
Supporting the ThesisSupporting the Thesis
Use Facts Statistics Evidence
Also use Anecdotes Quotations Definitions Descriptions
Audio and Visual AidsAudio and Visual Aids
Sight is our most dominant sense. We pay 25 times as much attention to
visual information
than to other types.
Specific PurposeSpecific Purpose Chart
List information Diagram
Show how something works Map
Show routes, locations, relationships Graphs
Make numbers tangible - show relationships in data
Drawings, Photos and Cartoons Pictures are worth a thousand words
Means of DevelopingMeans of Developing
Chalkboard Weakness is you turn your back and quality
Handouts Weakness is the distraction
Projections Overhead - weakness is quality, noise, and can’t build Slides/Powerpoint - Vivid, professional, but can be overused
with too many and dark slides require a dark room
Video Create your own or use a clip, but can make an
awkward break
Guidelines for Using AidsGuidelines for Using Aids
Large enough Master mechanics Make sure it contributes Don’t stand in front of it Talk to audience not visual Keep out of sight until ready to use Don’t over do Make sure you have backup Practice, practice, practice
Recalling the FactsRecalling the Facts
Why are each of the 6 Cs of informative speaking important?
Why is it often difficult to imagine what our listeners are thinking?
Where can you get ideas about what subject to speak on?
Why is it important to narrow your topic? What will help you decide what material belongs
in your speech and what doesn’t? What purpose do audio/visual aids serve? What are some guidelines for using visual aids?
Look Back on Page 467 of textbook