I’d
like to go over the characteristics of an informative speech because it lets
you grasp what this type of speech will provide and what to expect. An
informative speech is supposed to deepen understanding, raise awareness, or
increase knowledge about a topic. The best way to do this is make it personally
meaning full, this means connecting the topic with the audience. It should be
something they can relate to also. This is kind of hard for my topic “genetically
modified soybeans” but I think by giving the statistics of products consumed
containing soybeans more people will feel like knowing this information can
affect their life. The idea of plagiarism scares me, and this goes hand in hand
with being accurate when giving an informative speech. Almost everything I know
must come from another source. So how am I going to let the audience know that
what I know came from the first and real source and not some Wikipedia page?
The best I can do I guess is give facts and statistics along with the credible
sources with some of my opinion in between key points. The last step is
clarity. Not everyone will know what a GMO is and that is my job to clarify it
with everyone. Since my topic goes more in depth this will probably be the most
time consuming step. Using meaning, accuracy, and clarity will help make my
informative speech better and hopefully my thoughts about this topic will help
you also.
I thought it was great of you to start of with addressing what an informative speech is, I believe many of us begin to think that our speeches are supposed to persuade the audience into doing something, when it could simply be presented to help with the understanding of a topic or raising awareness. I am excited to hear your speech. I am a vegetarian and consume a lot of soy based products so I feel that I will be personally connected to your speech. Facts and statistics do a great deal in helping the audience take the speaker seriously and know that the information is factual. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis was a good choice for a topic to talk about this week with out informative speeches coming up so soon. You mentioned having a fear of plagiarizing in a speech. I also have that same fear because literally almost every little bit of information I know must have come from other source, whether I remember where it came from or not. You are correct that your best bet is to just make sure you are remembering to cite your sources aloud and to remember to always get your information from credible sources, particularly in an informative speech where it is crucial to be giving your audience correct, up to date, and reliable information.
ReplyDeleteI like how you talk about clarifying. I find it really confusing when people give speeches like everyone knows what they are talking about. There are definitions and words that many people expect you to know, but don't. I was once reading an essay that took place in Europe, and the author wrote about the different clicks and didn't even explain them. I was so lost and confused, not to mention it took place on another continent! Everyone should clarify meanings and words that may be unknown by the majority of people. On the other hand, I'm interested for your speech about genetically modified soybeans! Good luck I'm sure it will be great!
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