Information Speaking.ppt.Chapter 13 Winslow

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Informative Speaking


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Introduction & Overview

Informative vs. Persuasive Speeches

Types of informative speaking

Techniques of informative speakingOrganization and Structure
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Informative vs. Persuasive Speeches

Informative speeches are non-controversial

Informative speaker does not intend tochange audience attitudes


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Types of Informative Speaking

By content

By purpose

Objects

Procedures

People

Events

Ideas


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Informative Speeches by Content

Your speech can inform based on:

Objects

Processes Events

Concepts

Intangible ideas, beliefs, theories or principles


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Informative Speeches by Purpose

Your speech can inform based on:

Descriptions

Explanations Instructions
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Informative speech aboutobjects

Simple, straightforward speech

Example: cello, digital cameras, stamp

collectionTime limit determines the amount ofdetail one can share


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Informative speech aboutProcedures

Describes how something works or aprocess that produces a particular

outcomeExample: how to surf, refinish furniture

T. E. A. C. H.


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Informative speech aboutpeople

Biographical

No need to tell everything about a

person; Relate information to a specificpurpose


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More Informative SpeechTopics

Presentations about Events

Presentations about Ideas

Example: time management, evolution,freedom of speech


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Techniques of Informative Speaking

Informative Purpose Statement

Precedes a thesis statement

In one sentence asks:What is your speech going to do?

What will the audience walk away with?


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Techniques of Informative Speaking,cont.

Create information hunger

Give the audience a reason to listen to and

learn from your speech


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Techniques of Informative Speaking,

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Make it easy to listen

Watch for information overload

Choose 3 to 5 main ideas Use information and examples that connect

to the audience

Use simple information and build up tocomplex ideas


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Techniques of Informative Speaking,

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Emphasize important points

Repetition

Rewording of important points Signposts

Words or phrases that emphasize theimportance of what you are about to say


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Techniques of InformativeSpeaking, cont.

Make the message clear

Be aware of what you intend to

communicateWould this message sound clear to you if you

heard if for the first time?


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Techniques of InformativeSpeaking, cont.

Make the presentation interesting

Relate to your listeners interests

Create interesting presentation aids Use humor

Use humor to make a point

Make yourself the butt of the joke Use humorous quotations


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Organization & Structure

Introduction (tell what youre going tosay)

Establish audience interest and attention Preview thesis/purpose statement

Preview main points


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The Body (say it)

Limit division of main points to 3 to 5

subpoints Use good transitions

Order points in a way that is easy tounderstand and remember


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The conclusion (tell what youve said)

Review main points

Remind audience why the subject isimportant to them

Provide the audience with a memory aid


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Generate audience involvement

Definition: level of commitment and

attention that listeners devote to a speech Tips:

Personalize your speech

Use audience participation

Use volunteers

Have a question and answer period

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