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The ADVANCED
COMMUNICATION SERIES
Speaking To Inform
(226B)
Informational speeches are one of the most common types, so most likely
you will be asked to present one sometime. This manual contains
information about organizing an informational speech, tailoring your
speech to the audience, conducting a demonstration, presenting a report,
and delivering a speech about an abstract subject
1. The Speech to
Inform
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Select new and useful information for
presentation to the audience
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Organize the information for easy
understandability and retention
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Present the information in a way that will
help motivate the audience to learn
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Time: 5 to 7 minutes
2. Resources For
Informating
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Analyze the knowledge level of your audience
regarding your chosen subject
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Focus your presentation at the
audience’s level of knowledge
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Build a supporting case for each major point
through use of explanation, examples, and information gathered research
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Effectively use at least one visual aid to
enhance the audience’s understanding
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Time: 8 to 10 minutes
3. The
Demonstration Talk
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Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly
explain a process, product, or activity
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Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech
delivered without notes
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Time: 10 to 12 minutes
4. A Fact-Finding
Report
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Prepare a report on a situation, event, or
problem of interest to the audience
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Deliver sufficient factual information in your
report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on
it
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Time: 10 to 12 minutes
5. The Abstract
Concept
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Research and organize the thought of experts
on an abstract, theory, historical force, or social/political issue
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Present the ideas in a clear and interesting
manner
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Time: 10 to 12 minutes
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