Comm 1100 - Pergrem
Speech 1 – Informative Speech Assignment & Examples
Hybrid-Online & Online COMM 1100 Spring 2012
Assignment Basics
Speech: Present an extemporaneous informative speech to the class on a topic of your choosing in the format described.
Time limits: 3-5 minutes
Outline: “Write” your speech in the form of a detailed outline as discussed. Avoid using complete sentences; use bullet points. Do NOT write out your speech like an English paper.
Notes: The outline you create will serve as your speech notes (you may bring these to the front of the room with you). You will need an extra copy for yourself.
Visual Aid: A professional, college-level visual aid is required with your presentation.
Bibliography/Copies of
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Visit the Georgia Highlands Library site for more information/examples of how to cite sources correctly.
3) A Copy (printout or photo copy) of at least the first page of all research source materials used, including copies of webpages, magazine articles, portions of books, etc.
4) A blank copy of the speech evaluation form from the course webpage, name and topic filled in.
stapled
All of these items must be together, evaluation sheet on the very top, with your name on them. If I do not receive all of these items stapled together with your name at them I will NOT li sten to your speech and those points will be lost. I know it sounds picky but please do not paperclip these items or put them in folders, please staple them beforehand. I will not have a stapler with me so you will need to staple them at home or bring your own stapler with you. Again, you may not present your speech without your speech packet.
What are the research guidelines for this assignment?
- Assignment must contain at least 3 credible and (if possible) scholarly research sources in addition to your own expertise (your own personal knowledge does NOT count as one of the 3 sources).
- Wikipedia is not an appropriate source, though it can certainly be a starting point for gathering information. Neither is ask.com nor any of those types of websites.
Remember, any time you cite
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as quality academic resources.
Use appropriate and scholarly sources in order to complete this assignment successfully, such as peer-reviewed literature and web sources that have .edu, .gov, and .org domain addresses. Wikipedia, and most .com sources are not considered to be of sufficient scholarly rigor.
• Provide information material in an accessible format (in large print or on DVD, for example) and wherever possible, provide it in advance.
If you need more guidance, you can find a sample outline in the Ashford Writing Center, located under Learning
This requires a properly formatted outline, a comprehensive outline that addresses key points, and a brief summary of key points
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
NOTE: If this is a group assignment, each member of your group must individually submit a separate and complete copy.
Separation of Primary and Secondary Sources are required. Separate your bibliography into two sections: one for primary sources and one for secondary sources. Some sources may be considered either primary or secondary so use your annotations to explain your reason for classifying any sources that are not clearly primary or secondary. Listing a source under both primary and secondary is not allowed.
Planning- Mrs. Falchek and I discussed my lesson presentations and how I felt the students progressed throughout the notes. We also discussed the activity that I would be doing with the students
An informative speech is a speech about information retaining a subject. The speech was memorized for it was shown that it was rehearsed due to his frequent pauses to try to gather back knowledge of the next
The only challenge I faced while writing this portion of my speech was ordering the different segments, to provide a successful flow while still maintaining a excellent final statement. One success I saw was being able to write the separate segments that seemed to all touch the
5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and
Outline Sheet (See Chapter 11 for all other information that you need to know in order to create an outline, like subordination/coordination, etc.)
Speech preparation is the most important element to a successful presentation, and also the best way to reduce nervousness and combat fear. Some of the steps I follow are choosing a topic,