Speech PreparationPart 2

The Goals of Informative Speaking

Meeting the audience’s informational needs achieved through audience analysis Gauge what they know Decide on an appropriate

approach Make it relevant to them

The Goals of Informative Speaking

Informing, not persuadingKeep the speech objective

Speaking appropriately and ethically Relevant and reliable Honest and truthful Avoid plagiarism

Tips of Public Speaking from Toastmasters

(see Blackboard link)

Topics for Informative Presentations

People

Places

Events

Processes

Concepts

Social issues

Plans and policies

The Balance of Three

Content

Delivery

Organization

Content

Relevant to the audience, tell them why they should listen to the info

Information/research available

Provides new information to audience

As a speaker, you understand the topic well and enjoy the information

Information gathered fits the three minute time criteria

Organization

Make it easy Clear organization and structure Emphasize important points Don’t overwhelm the audience Build on prior knowledge Define your terms Use appropriate supporting

material Use appropriate presentation aids

Rule of 30/70 (Dance and Zak-Dance)

Balance of predictability and uncertainty

Predictability should represent 70% of speech

30% of speech should have variety or unpredictability

Balance of keeping audience interested vs bored – integrate both

Next: Delivery