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Crafting an Informative Speech Outline
Assignment Guide: Informative Speech Outline
Overview
At some point, you may be asked to share information with an audience for the sake of that sharing–not to convince, or persuade, but simply to pass on your understanding of, and interest in, a specific subject. In this instance, you will need to take what is called an informative approach.
The informative speech is a way for you to share knowledge with your audience about a subject you are passionate about. Keep in mind: in this instance–you are increasing awareness–not making an argument. As the speaker in this situation, then, you are responsible for identifying an information-sharing approach that serves this specific purpose, by describing, defining, explaining, or demonstrating, your topic, and your passion for it.
The informative speech will describe, define, explain, or demonstrate something that you are passionate about. *You will only choose one of these methods. Here is what those informative purposes look like:
Purpose
Explanation
Example
To Describe
Speeches of description provide a clear, vivid, and memorable picture of a person, place, thing, idea, or alternative. In this category, your goal is to effectively describe your topic in ways that allow the audience to visualize that idea.
Describe the magic of a 3D printer and describe how new material is created.
To Define
Definitional speeches provide the meaning of an idea to the audience. These speeches are helpful to clarify or simplify concepts, theories, or ideas that an audience may be otherwise unfamiliar.
Define the magic of 3D printing, the history, key events, or figures.
To Explain
Speeches of explanation detail processes or how something works, often explaining an otherwise complex, abstract, or unfamiliar idea to the audience. This approach is common in industry-settings or professional contexts where a speaker needs to explain the process, data, or results of a study or program.
Explain the science behind the magic of 3D printing and how it affects different industries.
To Demonstrate
Speeches of demonstration are, well, you guessed it: speeches that demonstrate how something is done for the audience. These can be fun because they allow you to teach the audience something cool and interesting. Demonstration speeches are commonly called “how to” speeches because they show the audience how to do something.
Showcase an actual 3D printer and illustrate to the audience how it works and what makes it so magical within a specific industry.
Prompt
A speech is the product of careful planning and consideration. This planning comes in the form of creative brainstorming, conscious choices about structure and organization, and deliberate decisions about your claims and support. To be ready for this task, you will need to embrace the process behind the speech–and that process begins with outlining. For this assignment, you are crafting and submitting an outline mapping out your Informative Speech.
You will begin this assignment by choosing a topic for which you would like to describe, define, explain or demonstrate something you are passionate about; something for which you are advocating. Then, you will conduct some research to help you learn more about your topic–locating two sources that will help clarify the focus of your speech. Next, you will draft a preparation outline to aid you in the development of your speech.
NOTE: This assignment does not require you to write-out your entire speech; rather, it asks you to carefully plan, develop and prepare for it. The guide below will show you exactly what to include in your outline.
Expectations
A preparation outline will assist you in compiling information into a pattern of your choosing. As well, an outline provides a visual structure helping you to holistically “see” your speech prior to presenting. There are two primary types of outlines: preparation outlines and speaking outlines. For this assignment, you will be creating a preparation outline to help you prepare to craft and present your informational speech.
Preparation outlines are comprehensive outlines that include all of the information in your speech. Thus, this outline is full-sentences and includes in-text citations and references. To be clear: if someone were to read your outline, there should be enough depth to provide a skeleton of what will be accomplished in your informational speech.
Thus, whatever you choose as your topic for your outline, will logically be your topic for your speech.
Topic Selection
Ultimately, an informative speech conveys knowledge. When done well, information can provide a new perspective or increase our knowledge around a topic. As the speaker, you are responsible for identifying an argument that is not only worthwhile, but is something for which you are passionate—and either describing it, defining it, explaining it or demonstrating it to/for your audience. You may increase awareness of any passion of your choosing. You may choose a passion that is global, local or of personal or practical interest to define, explore, demonstrate or explain. Suggestion: choose something narrow and not too broad, as you’ll want to keep your speech focused and on something that can be adequately explored in a 5-6 minute speech.
Topics to avoid for your outline/speech,* as they are either too complex to explore, or not considered appropriate for an academic or scholarly piece, are as follows:
The death penalty
Euthanasia or self-assisted death
Abortion
The (il)legalization of drugs (e.g. marijuana)
Religion or religious readings (e.g. existence of a higher order/being, or life after death)
Gun rights/rules
Global warming
* Please do not select one of the above topics, as your work may be returned without grading, and you will be asked to rewrite/refilm it.
Organization
As noted, preparation outlines are comprehensive outlines that include all of the information in your speech. Thus, this outline uses full-sentences and includes 2 references. To be clear: if someone were to read your outline, there should be enough depth to provide a skeleton of what will be accomplished in your informational speech.
Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing your Preparation Outline
(See in-course readings for detailed explanations/directions.)
Detailed Outline Sections
Description/Guidelines
Setting the Stage
Section 1: Speech Topic
Pick an informative topic–that you are passionate about– that is narrow and focused. This topic will serve as the anchor of your informative speech. Your goal is to narrow your topic enough so that your speech can effectively and efficiently cover your passion, using an approved information sharing approach.
Section 2: Decide on one type of information sharing.
Will you define, describe, explain or demonstrate your topic? Explain this.
Stop Here: Conduct research on your topic–locating 2 credible sources— to learn more about it.
Section 3: Draft a thesis statement.
Your goal should be designing an informative thesis statement that is focused and directed towards your intended audience.
Section 4: Choose your speech’s organizational pattern.
In a sentence or two, identify which pattern your speech will follow, and describe why you have chosen this pattern:
Chronological
Spatial
Topical/categorical
Cause/effect
Problem/solution
Section 5: Identify your intended audience.
In a sentence, describe to whom your speech will be directed.
Planning the Speech
Section 6: Draft an introduction
(Use complete sentences to draft your working introduction.)
Get the audience’s attention by using an anecdote, a statistic or fact, a rhetorical question, or a quotation: a hook.
Establish or enhance your credibility.
Establish relevance through rapport.
State your thesis, which should include your main claim and your supporting points.
Section 7: Main Body–Minimum 3 Points
Reminder: Use complete sentences!
First Main Point
Evidence
Explanation*
Second Main Point
Evidence
Explanation*
Third Main Point
Evidence
Explanation*
(Also known as a warrant–explaining how this evidence connects to your thesis.)
NOTES THROUGHOUT: Speaking Cues
Your outline should include speaking cues; it should provide cues to yourself to “slow down,” “pause,” or “change slide.”
NOTES THROUGHOUT: Use of Connective Statements
Your outline should include connective statements: These statements are designed to help “connect” parts of your speech to make it easier for audience members to follow. Connectives are tools for helping the audience listen, retain information, and follow your structure. Connectives can include internal summaries, signposting or internal previews.
Section 8: Ethical documentation of researched evidence using MLA formatting: 2 Sources
Source 1 (MLA formatted)
Quotation, paraphrase or summary of information that will be useful to support your ideas.
Source 2 (MLA formatted)
Quotation, paraphrase or summary of information that will be useful to support your ideas.
Section 9: Conclusion
Get the audience’s attention.
Restate the thesis.
Offer a clincher or take-away like concluding with a challenge, asking a question or using a thought-provoking quotation.
Section 10: Presentation Aid Planning
Note: Your final speech will have a visual aid requirement.
Select a “slide” formatted vehicle to use to support your speech presentation. (Options: Anything utilizing a slide-by-slide format such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote.)
Explore what images, charts, statistics, information etc. will you put on your slides.
What information will you put on these slides?
Requirements
Draft your outline in Times New Roman, or another Sans Serif Font, in 12-point-font, single-spaced.
Have an MLA-formatted heading which includes: name, course, assignment, and date.
Use organization structure noted above: 10 sections with added notes throughout. Be sure to label each section.
Draft in full and complete sentences/paragraphs.
Include 2 documented sources using MLA formatting. (Section 8)
Essential Elements Checklist: Informative Outline
Includes a thesis driven by definition, description, explanation, or demonstration.
The 3-C’s have been clearly and notably considered.
Effectively integrates an informative organizational pattern.
Includes a fully developed introduction with an informative thesis.
Body contains a minimum of three fully developed and supported points.
Conclusion effectively re-engages the audience before the exit.
Speaking cues are present.
Connective statements are present.
Two credible and cited sources are noted.
Plans for the presentation visual are included.
Adheres to all other formatting and content guidelines.
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE |
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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly address the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explain key concepts or ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points or claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not fully explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts or ideas, though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims or points, but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content, identifying and explaining most of the key concepts and ideas, using correct terminology, explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates an exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content, identifying and explaining all of the key concepts and ideas, using correct terminology, explaining the reasoning behind key points and claims, and substantiating, as necessary or useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out of 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements, and/or the format of the citations is not recognized as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable The student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of the research collected for the paper. |
10 out of 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. There are frequent errors in the APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out of 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used effectively to support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in references and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to provide compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. The APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses references above the maximum required in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas or points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or there are numerous grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering, and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation; and logical organization; and the essay is error-free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: The student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: The student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: The appearance of the final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. The font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too much or too little paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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