Speeking to inform - Chapter 12 Speaking to Inform...

Chapter 12
Speaking to Inform
Informative Speaking
To communicate information and
ideas in a way that your audience
will understand and remember
Informative vs.
Persuasive Intent
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A Matter of Intent
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Informative – to __________ your
audience
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Expand understanding of the subject
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Persuasive – to ___________ your
audience
Types of Informative
Speeches
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Speeches of Description-
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Speeches of Explanation –
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Speeches of Demonstration –

Goals and Strategies of
Informative Speaking
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Be accurate (sources & timeliness)
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Be objective (perspectives & trends)
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Be clear (organize & define)
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Be meaningful (setting & amount)
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Be memorable (examples, humor, &
involvement)
Guidelines for Effective
Informative Speeches
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Capture attention and interest
immediately
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Be creative
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Cite oral sources accurately
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Signpost main ideas
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Connect new information with familiar
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Use repetition and reinforcement
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Interesting visuals
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Be an Ethical researcher and presenter
Chapter 12

Speaking to Inform
Informative Speaking
To communicate information and