Informative speech due on Feb 15 attached are the requirements 

INFORMATIVESPEECH ASSIGNMENT
Rationale:
There are many in which you may be called upon to give an informative speech. Whether you are
describing how a process works or teaching a skill, much of our time is spent teaching others. This type of
speech is essential in our everyday lives.

Assignment:
You are asked to prepare an informative speech to present to the audience. You may discuss any concept
or theory. When you select a topic, consider the following: It can be one you are interested in, one you
want to learn about, or one that you are learning about in another class. You will need to indicate the
relevance of this topic to your audience. A power point presentation is required as part of this speech.

Requirements:

1. Informative speeches are designed to inform. Try to word your speech in such a way that the
audience can learn the information you are teaching. Giving information the audience already
knows is no way to keep their attention.

2. Speeches should be between 5 and 7 minutes in length.

3. A power point presentation is required. You must use Power Point but make sure you don’t read it
to us. Make it effective by reviewing the section in your text regarding visual aids. If you have an
object you should not pass it around to the audience.

4. Research is required. You must conduct research on your topic. You are required to have at

least 4 scholarly sources on the reference page, and mention all 4 appropriately in the speech for a
score of good. If, however, you would like to have a score of excellent, you will need at least 2
more scholarly sources.

5. Extemporaneous delivery is expected. DO NOT memorize or read your speech. Work off your
note cards or outline to become familiar with your material so that you are speaking to your
audience.

6. Use a clear organizational pattern. The work that you put into your outline before your speech will
pay off in a clearly organized and logical speech. A speech with no clear organizational pattern or
structure will be penalized.

7. Dress professionally. A clean appearance will help your credibility and confidence. Don’t wear

anything that can distract your audience away from your speech. No hats or head coverings are
permitted, unless for documented religious reasons.

8. Work with your voice to maximize effectiveness. A speaker who speaks too fast or too quietly
to be understood is not an effective speaker. Use notes to remind you to slow down, or speak up.

9. You must submit an outline, a complete reference page in APA format, (.PDF or pictures) of

each source listed on the reference page. You also need to submit a relevant Power Point
presentation. Any late work, while accepted, is graded following the FTCC late work policy.
NO EXCEPTIONS. Please consult the Policy in the Syllabus.

Name:

Class:

OTD – Outline, Transcript & documents
( ) Informative ( ) Persuasive

STARTING POINT 200

No title – 5

No general purpose -10

No specific purpose -10

No central idea -20

No attention material in introduction -20

No orienting material in introduction -15

No transition between introduction and body -10

No main points -20

No supports for main points -25

No transitions between main points -10

No transition between body and conclusion -10

No conclusion -10

(I – 4) No bibliography (P –6) -25

Bibliography not in proper APA format -10

Total for outline

Documents = /100

Power Point = /100 TOTAL = /5

Topic Approval = /100

Wikipedia listed as a source -20 points

Final Grade =

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Name: Topic:

Evaluation for Informative Speech

CONTENT 1 = poor 2 = weak 3 = fair 4 = good 5 = excellent

Adaptation to the Audience – indicated relevance to audience? 1 2 3 4 5
Credibility – statement of credibility and/or trustworthiness? 1 2 3 4 5

Introduction – attention getting material adequate? (appropriate & relevant) 1 2 3 4 5

– adequate orienting material? (background material & thesis) 1 2 3 4 5
– previewed the body of the speech? 1 2 3 4 5

Body – main points stated clearly? (easily identified) 1 2 3 4 5

– new and novel information on the topic presented 1 2 3 4 5
– adequate support (examples, statistics, narratives) for the points? 1 2 3 4 5
– support material from named sources? 1 2 3 4 5
– sources appropriately stated? 1 2 3 4 5
– relevant sources used 1 2 3 4 5
– academic and scholarly sources used 1 2 3 4 5
– number of sources used (6 = 5);( 4 = 4) 1 2 3 4 5
– smooth transitions from one point to another? 1 2 3 4 5
– organization of main points clear and appropriate? 1 2 3 4 5

Conclusion – any indication that the end was near? 1 2 3 4 5

– summary of the main points? 1 2 3 4 5
– a strong ending? 1 2 3 4 5

Language – correct grammar and pronunciation(formal American English) 1 2 3 4 5

Visual Aids – fonts large enough & easy to read 1 2 3 4 5

– effective use of color and style 1 2 3 4 5
– relevant and appropriate? 1 2 3 4 5

– did the visuals distract from the message? 1 2 3 4 5
– presentation of the visuals 1 2 3 4 5
– visuals incorporated effectively into the message 1 2 3 4 5

DELIVERY

Approach & Beginning – Appropriate attire for speech? 1 2 3 4 5
Eye Contact – looked at all sections of the audience? 1 2 3 4 5

– used their notes effectively? 1 2 3 4 5
Speaking rate – avoided going too fast at the beginning? 1 2 3 4 5

– continued at an ideal rate not too fast or slow? 1 2 3 4 5
Expressiveness & Enthusiasm – animation in voice? (expression) 1 2 3 4 5

– vocal variety in the presentation? (pitch & tone) 1 2 3 4 5
– non-verbal message indicate enthusiasm? (appropriate to topic) 1 2 3 4 5
Voice –an absence of vocalized pauses? (erm, arm, err, you know) 1 2 3 4 5

– loud enough for everyone to hear? (without straining) 1 2 3 4 5
– enunciation clear, no mumbling? (words easily heard) 1 2 3 4 5
Gestures & Movement –distracting mannerisms?(fidgeting, hands, swaying) 1 2 3 4 5
Posture & Poise –leaning on the podium/lectern/desk? 1 2 3 4 5

– distracting movements with their feet? (podium 2 step, happy feet) 1 2 3 4 5
Ending & Departure – ask for any questions? 1 2 3 4 5

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Penalties: Not prepared to speak on day scheduled: -5 Not showing up on speech day: -10 (per day)

Time: Under 5 minutes: – 10 Over 7 minutes: – 10 total possible points – 200 Final Grade:

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