What is an Informative Speech?

An informative speech provides new information, new insights, or new ways of thinking about a topic. Your speech might be explanation of a concept or practice; a description of a person, place, or event; or a physical demonstration of how something works. As long as the audience learns something.

Here are some steps that can follow to help you prepare for an informative speech:

1. Step # 1 -- Select a topic for your speech
   Use the Audience Centered approach to select your topic.
2. Step # 2 -- Compose your Specific Purpose Statement, Central Idea, & Main Points.
   Use the Audience Centered approach as you compose these.
3. Step # 3 -- Research your speech
   Internet Resources -- Virtual Library.
4. Step # 4 -- Be Audience Centered -- Audience Analysis
   Who is your audience and what are their needs?
5. Step # 5 -- Supporting Your Speech
   Use support materials that are: Pertinent; Varied; Sufficient; Detailed; Appropriate.
6. Step # 6 -- Outlining Your Speech
   Use the basic informative outline to organize materials.
7. Step # 7 -- Select Visual Aids for Your Speech
   Guideline and tips for using visual aids.
8. Step # 8 -- Practicing Your Speech
   Perfect Practice makes Perfect.
9. Step # 9 -- Using Creative Visualization to Ensure a Successful Speech
   Tips on using Visualization to help prepare you for your presentation.
10. Step # 10 -- Presenting Your Speech on Speech Day
    Tips on giving effective presentations and tips on dealing with that "extra energy" on "Game Day."

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  Preparing for an Informative speech

 

Example of an informative outline with three main points: 

Informative speech outline

A clip of an informative speech:
Informative speech: Labor and deliver