Informative Speaking




	Informative Speaking

Informative Speaking Speakers present new information, develop or reinforce audience understanding of information. Effective informative presentations should exhibit Appropriate adaptation to audience understanding and knowledge of topic, Clearly presented thesis, Specific purpose or goal for presentation, Clear organization, and Credible and relevant supporting materials. You may also wish to require Visual aids or handouts to add to or reinforce audience understanding, or Q & A period to clarify and elaborate audience understanding TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS Informative Briefing--Speakers share information to encourage the discussion of information, ideas and insights among audience members. Technical Report--Speakers present clear, concise and detailed explanations of processes, techniques, procedures, or new ideas. Question & Answer Period--Unrehearsed or impromptu answers to audience questions that test and probe the speaker's knowledge and understanding. RETURN TO SAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS RETURN TO EVALUATING ASSIGNMENTS RETURN TO HOME		Designing Assignments Evaluating Assignments Sample Assignments Research Presentations Informative Speaking Advocacy Presentations Frequently Asked Questions About the Grant Contact Us Home EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS Audience Analysis State of the Art Report Report on Article of Book Technical Report Describe a Process


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