Hello,
I'm writing a 5-minute informative speech on pupillary responses. It's not a difficult assignment, but I chose a difficult topic and am having trouble finding sources. I've done some research, but I'm having a hard time putting it all together. On a less important note, I will be using a visual aid during my speech, so some suggestions would be nice. I'd appreciate any sort of help with this!
Informative speech: A 4-6 minute speech where you should increase your audience's knowledge or understanding of a topic, either by providing information that is new to the audience or by giving the audience a different perspective of a topic. This speech will have no more than two main points.
Topic: Refer to the resources provided from the text and in class for assistance in topic selection. Remember to consider the audience when choosing a topic. Will your chosen topic be of interest to your audience? Will the audience members gain something by listening to your presentation (is there enough new & fascinating info)? You MUST have your topic approved by me in advance in order to give your speech. Once you turn in a topic and I have approved it, IT CANNOT BE CHANGED. You are responsible for doing adequate research prior to turning in your topic proposal so that you know what kind of information is available for your topic. The reference librarian is your friend. Topics are first come, first served.
Research requirements: You are required to use a minimum of 5 acceptable outside sources for this assignment (a good rule is to shoot for at least three pieces of cited evidence per main point). Of these 5 sources, you may use NO MORE THAN ONE website, NO MORE THAN ONE interview, and NO MORE THAN ONE magazine. (Newspapers, scholarly journals, and books are unlimited.) Encyclopedias, dictionaries, online encyclopedias such as wikipedia, about.com, etc., or religious texts (including but not limited to the Bible and the Koran) may not be used at all.
Keep in mind that the stronger your evidence/research sources, the stronger your speech and therefore your speech grade, so choose your sources wisely.
Remember to cite your sources APA style (1) in the text of the outline, (2) in a complete bibliography at the end of your outline AND (3) cite all sources orally during your speech (see handout on verbal citation).
[Note: Visual aids that are used for the purpose of visual aid only (pictures) and do not add information to the speech itself are not cited and do not count toward this total. If the visual aid does add information to the speech (such as a graph that you talk about in the speech), then it would be cited as a source.]
Outline: You will turn in a typed, full-content preparation outline on the day of your speech, before you begin speaking. Turn in an electronic copy to turnitin.com on the same day. Your outline should be detailed and have complete sentences. This outline will be part of your grade. If you do not turn in these outlines at this time, you will not be permitted to give your speech and will receive a "0" on the assignment. In addition, I must have seen and given you feedback on your outline more than the day before your speech or you will not be permitted to speak as well.
hello there ,here are some of the points that i think they might help you
1 determine the purpose of your speech-...why are u speaking and what do u hope to accomplish
2 analyse the audience ----gather information about your listeners this will help you to capture their attention
3 research the topic
4 u can do interviews and even ur personal experience can help
