For COM-101 Students:
Everything you’ll need to present a successful speech is on this page. Let’s work backwards starting with the deliverables, which are the items that you need to bring with you (or deliver) on the day you are scheduled to give your speech.
Also, you should be reading this from a desktop or laptop computer. I know that many of you use a smartphone as your main communication tool, but there is formatting and links on this page that will make it very hard to follow if you are using a smartphone. If you don’t have access to a computer, the school library, as well as every public library, can provide access and printing capabilities.
In addition, as noted below, you will need to bring two copies of the deliverables noted. That means: have a back-up plan in case of a printer malfunction the night before your presentation. FYI: FedEx/Kinkos at 694 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge is two miles from campus and is open 7am-11pm, Mon-Fri, so, there is no excuse to come to Speech Day empty handed.
SPEECH DAY DELIVERABLES (You must bring two copies of all four elements mentioned below)
- SPEECH PROPOSAL: This contains your Topic, Purpose Statement, Main Points, and Thesis Statement. IMPORTANT: Even if you previously handed in and/or showed me a Speech Proposal, you still need to bring one into class on your speech day and it must be a part of the packet you hand in to me. Click here for a sample of the Speech Proposal format.
- SPEECH OUTLINE: This is the “guts” of your speech. Remember, an outline is not a script. The outline contains bullet points and short phrases that will help prompt you to deliver sentences. If you hand in a verbatim script and not an outline, your grade will be significantly reduced. Click here for a sample outline — it is the outline for the Yoga speech in the video below. OPTIONAL: You can choose to give your speech using index cards instead of an outline. If you do, you still must hand in an outline — the index cards are just a tool for your use.
- CITATION PAGE/BIBLIOGRAPHY (minimum 3): You must have a minimum of three verbal citations in your speech; at least one for each Main Point. That’s when you cite a specific source by saying something like, “According to a June 3, 2015 New York Times article, …….” Of course you can have more than three citations in your bibliography, but at least three have to be mentioned verbally in your speech. IMPORTANT: The easiest way to create your bibliography is to use www.easybib.com. Go with the default format (MLA7) and simply paste in the URL (web address) of your citation and the wizard will walk you through the rest of the bibliography listing. If you’re citing something that’s from a book, a journal, a film, or something not on the web, click the appropriate easybib tab.
- PRINT OUT OF GRAPHICS: No matter how you choose to display your graphics (and you must use some graphics and/or demonstration materials), a copy must be included in your packet. If you are using a presentation program/platform such as PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides, etc., simply print out a copy of your presentation. You can conserve paper and print two or four screens on a given page. The same applies if you are using a Word or a PDF file. If you will be using a YouTube video, make a print-out of the landing page of the video. Click here to see an example of a YouTube landing page. IMPORTANT: Your presentation should not be dependent on your graphics. Do not put your outline or script into a PowerPoint and then read from the screen. The graphics you use should be supplemental and help to illustrate your topic. If your graphics are items that you are demonstrating (ie. a “how to” speech), take a picture of the items, print it out, and include that in your packet.
Informative Speech Package: This is the packet that was handed out in class. It contains the following four pages:
- Creating an Informative Speech. Please read this carefully for additional do’s and don’ts.
- 14 Tips for Creating a Successful Informative Speech.
- Sample Bibliography: This is from a speech on “coffee,” not “yoga,” so don’t be confused. I am showing this to you for formatting purposes. It was created using www.easybib.com.
- Informative Speech Evaluation Form: This is the rubric I will use to grade your speech. Please familiarize yourself with the grading scale so you can best prepare.
SCCC Virtual Learning Commons (VLC): Communications (requires student login)
This page contains some additional resources that you might find useful.
Using this online tool will guarantee that you will have a properly formatted and completed bibliography. Remember, simply providing a web address (URL) is not enough. You must have a properly formatted bibliography page.
Informative Speech Outline: Yoga
This is a sample of a good informative speech outline. Refer to it as you create your own.
Informative Speech: Yoga
Below is a video of a good informative speech. Watch the video while following along with the outline to see how the student presents her speech extemporaneously.
Sample Informative Speeches
Below are two examples of informative speeches; one of them needs improvement, the other is the improved version.
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The Hidden World of Chili Peppers |
The Hidden World of Chili Peppers |
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Medical Robots |
Medical Robots |