COM: Introduction to Informative Speech

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You will create a speech as an introduction to the informative speech topic you chose.

  1. Based on your Informative Speech Topic and 3 main points, develop an appropriate introduction that includes the following:
    1. Attention getting device
    2. Introduce topic clearly
    3. Significance statement/Motivate audience to listen
    4. Established credibility
    5. Preview remainder of speech
  2. Create a 1- 1.5 minute speech. Keep the following in mind:
    1. You should deliver your speech extemporaneously from brief notes that occupy no more than one side of a single 4 x 6 note card.
    2. Do not read your speech, but use as much eye contact as possible.
    3. Practice, and time yourself.
    4. Refer to  Assignment 2: Introduction to Informative Speech [PDF] Click for more optionsAssignment 2: Introduction to Informative Speech [PDF] – Alternative Formats  for how your speech will be critiqued.