9: Informative Speaking
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- 9.0: Why It Matters- Informative Speaking
- This page describes Shae, an assistant manager at a coffee shop, who successfully conducts a training session for employees on a new iced coffee line. Despite her nerves, she effectively explains the product, demonstrates its preparation, and gathers feedback. Shae receives positive reinforcement from her manager, highlighting her skill in informative speaking, which is valuable in many life situations.
- 9.1: Introduction to What Is an Informative speech?
- This page discusses the purpose of an informative speech, which is to educate the audience about new or familiar topics. It highlights the significance of audience analysis to tailor the speech content effectively based on their existing knowledge and comprehension levels.
- 9.2: Objectives of an Informative Speech
- This page outlines the objectives of informative speeches, highlighting their primary goal of enhancing audience understanding without advocating for change. It contrasts informative with persuasive speeches and provides examples like academic lectures and training sessions. The importance of clear communication and demonstrations in engaging the audience is also emphasized.
- 9.3: Informing the Audience
- This page emphasizes the necessity of understanding the audience's knowledge level for effective informative speeches, using Jerid's experience to illustrate this point. Effective communication connects new information to prior knowledge and adapts content for varying familiarity among audiences.
- 9.4: Introduction to Types of Informative Speeches
- This page details learning objectives for informative speeches, identifying five categories: objects, people, events, concepts, and processes. It emphasizes the tailored nature of these speeches to serve specific purposes and categorizes them based on subject matter, referencing multiple authors from Lumen Learning.
- 9.5: Informative Speeches about Objects, Processes, and Concepts
- This page describes the characteristics of informative speeches, specifically focusing on objects, processes, and concepts. Object speeches deal with tangible items and require clear structure, as demonstrated by Steve Jobs' iPhone reveal. Process speeches describe actions or steps, exemplified by Shantell Martin's drawing technique. Concept speeches tackle abstract ideas, like bioethics, highlighted by Brian Greene's explanation of gravity.
- 9.6: Informative Speeches about Events and People
- This page outlines characteristics of informative speeches on events, people, and autobiographical topics. It emphasizes audience engagement through tailored content, especially in historical contexts. Biographical speeches showcase inspiring exemplars, while autobiographical ones focus on personal growth and lessons that connect experiences to broader concepts. The text includes examples and recommended videos to clarify these speech types.
- 9.7: Introduction to Building an Informative Speech
- This page outlines the essential steps for creating an effective informative speech. It emphasizes the importance of planning, preparation, and practice. Key components include establishing a central idea, organizing content, evaluating supporting research, and using clear language tailored to the audience.
- 9.8: Selecting a Topic for an Informative Speech
- This page offers guidance on choosing a suitable topic for an informative speech, stressing that it should engage both the speaker and audience. It advises against overly broad topics and emphasizes the importance of informing rather than persuading. Key considerations include audience knowledge, constraints, and speech purpose. The text encourages narrowing down topics to adhere to time limits and to select subjects that can be clearly explained within those parameters.
- 9.9: Organizing the Informative Speech
- This page provides guidance on organizing informative speeches, stressing clarity due to the inability of audiences to revisit spoken material. It defines the speech structure (introduction, body, conclusion) and emphasizes the creation of a specific purpose statement and central idea, alongside the development of main points.
- 9.10: Supporting the Informative Speech
- This page discusses the importance of verifying facts and data in informative speeches to enhance clarity, credibility, and impact. It stresses the need for reliable, accurate, and unbiased sources, as well as the role of verbal citations in building trust with the audience. Explaining the relevance of cited materials to the speech topic is also emphasized to maintain audience confidence and clarity.
- 9.11: Language in an Informational Speech
- This page emphasizes the importance of effective language in informative speeches, advocating for clear and relatable communication. Speakers should avoid jargon unless the audience is familiar with it and present complex ideas simply. Key techniques include using repetition for retention and practicing speeches to improve clarity. Audience knowledge should guide language choices, prioritizing concrete over abstract terms to ensure understanding and avoid confusion.
- 9.12: Putting It Together- Informative Speaking
- This page emphasizes the importance of tailoring informative speeches to the audience's existing knowledge, aiming to connect new information. It categorizes speeches into five types: objects, people, events, concepts, and processes. The primary objective is to enlighten the audience rather than merely display expertise, focusing on the benefits of the information presented.
- 9.13: Assignment- Informative Speech Purpose and Structure
- This page details an assignment for students to view the "Informative Speech Purpose and Structure" and submit their completed work via the LMS. The content is authored by Misti Wills and Lumen Learning, and is licensed under CC BY: Attribution.
- 9.14: Discussion- Pre-Existing Knowledge
- This page provides instructions for participating in a discussion forum, including clicking on the prompt "Discussion: Pre-Existing Knowledge," reading the instructions, and posting responses and comments. It is authored by Misti Wills and Lumen Learning, licensed under CC BY: Attribution.