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Assignment Description:   The goal of this speech is to simply inform the audience by imparting knowledge and understanding about an idea, object, person, place, or event.   At the end of the speech, the audience should have a balanced view of your topic based on your research.   Select topics that are useful and interesting.   Your goal is not to express your attitude or personal viewpoint on the topic.   Just provide the facts so the audience can decide for themselves what, if anything, is important.   Do not urge the audience to act on your topic or issue – just inform them.  
· Make your message clear and avoid jargon.
· Make your message accurate and use research.
· Make your message vivid and memorable, using descriptive words.
· Make your message interesting, keeping your audience’s interests in mind.
· Make your message relevant, considering ways to relate the topic to your audience.

Points:   200

Time Requirements:   5-8 minutes

Audience requirements:   at least 4 people, ages 13 and up (no pets or mannequins)

Delivery Method:   This speech should be delivered extemporaneously, which means that it is prepared in advance, which includes rehearsing it.   Use a conversational speaking style that talks naturally “with” us, not “at” us.   Keep movements and gestures natural.   Since using at least one visual aid is required, practice working with it prior to the presentation.  

Speaking Outline:   This speech should be delivered from a brief set of notes (keywords, brief phrases, etc.), called a Speaking Outline (see Chapter 10).   These notes should not be written word-for-word, except for quotes.   Speaking notes are acceptable in any format:   index cards, sheets of paper, notebook, binder, etc., and should follow basic outline format.   You are not to read your speech and you should use as much eye contact as possible.   Regardless of the format your speaking outline takes when delivering your speech, you will need to submit this outline...