Informative Speech
In this speech, students will have the opportunity to identify and research a commonly held but somewhat controversial belief (YOUR TOPIC MUST COME FROM THE TOPIC LIST PROVIDED AT THE END OF THIS RUBRIC) Through thorough research, you will come to one of three conclusions: that the “myth” is a) true b) false or c) future research is still needed. Students must complete three steps in the speech:
1) Show that the belief is held by a significant number of people. You might consider conducting a survey of your friends, or showing articles that have been written affirming the belief.
2) Research both sides of the claim. What is the evidence provided by the people or groups who affirm the belief? What is the evidence provided by those who contest the belief? AT LEAST ONE SOURCE MUST BE A SCHOLARLY SOURCE COMING FROM THE COLLEGE LIBRARY DATABASE. ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN PROPER MLA FORMAT. Please use this website for help regarding MLA citations. https://www.citationmachine.net/mla8
3) Evaluate the evidence on both sides and come to a conclusion based on that evidence.
Research Objectives
Students are expected to:
• identify a clear, insightful, creative and focused problem statement or “myth”, addressing potentially significant yet less-explored aspects and all relevant contextual factors
• consider and synthesize in-depth information from multiple relevant sources representing various points–of-view/ approaches
• propose and evaluate solutions/hypotheses that indicate a deep comprehension of the problem and are sensitive to contextual factors
• test solutions/hypothesis through research or action and the examination of result
• provides accurate explanations of any quantitative information presented, making appropriate inferences based on that information
• draw conclusions strongly supported by evidence
Presentation Objectives
Students are expected to:
• consistently support statements, thesis & conclusions by reasons and evidence
• make clear distinctions between fact and opinion
• use language and conventions that are clear and take into consideration
• use clear, logical and/or creative content organization
• use appropriate grammar, pronunciation and articulation for the audience and occasion
• use appropriate volume, tone, pace, eye contact and body language
Details
• Speech length: 4-5 minutes
• Minimum 3 resources, at least one of which must come from a scholarly source
Topics Idea
• “Bees are more dangerous than sharks”
Refer to the instructions on the Blackboard tab “Informative Speech Rubric” and the “Informative Speech Outline Examples” for help. Refer to the rubric for the topic list, you must select a topic from that list!
DO NOT REMOVE AND OR CHANGE THE LABELS/INDICATORS BELOW!
HUC 106
Informative Speech Outline
Name:
Date:
Speech title:
Specific Purpose:
Central Idea:
Introduction
- Attention Getter:
- Question under investigation:
- Specific purpose (should include some indication of your findings)
Body
- A controversy exists:
- Investigation into Side 1 (start with the side with less evidence):
- Investigation into Side 2 (the side with more evidence):
- Weighing the evidence
Conclusion
- Review of main point 1:
- Review of main point 2:
- Review of main point 3:
- Clincher:
Bibliography: MLA or APA CITATIONS
