Chapter 15 Informative public speaking

1. Chapter 15Informative public speaking

2. Informative speaking has been defined as discourse that imparts new information, secures understanding, or reinforces accumulated information. -Berko What is informative speaking?

3. Must give consideration to listeners’ knowledge Use an appropriate language level, attention-getting devices, and structure to best fit audience Keep the purpose of the message in mind Has set boundaries-keeps the speaker on track Characteristics of informative speaking

4. Speeches about Objects Speeches about Processes Speeches about Events Speeches about Concepts Informative Briefings Professional Papers Lectures Question & Answer Sessions Speeches of Introduction Classifications of informative speaking

5. Describe a particular thing in detail • Person, place, animal, structure, machine, anything that can be touched or seen • First identify the object, then any details concerning attributes associated with the object are discussed Speeches about Objects

6. Instruct an audience about how something works, is made, or is done so that the audience may apply the skills learned. • The purpose may be to gain understanding of the process or learn how to do something. • May be used to train workers on how to operate a piece of equipment. Speeches about processes

7. Inform the audience about something that has happened, is currently happening, or is about to happen. The best organizational patterns to use are chronological, comparison-contrast, or spatial. Speeches about events

8. Examine theories, beliefs, ideas, philosophies, or schools of thought. • The speaker must use precise language, define terms, give historical background, avoid slang and jargon, and use visual aids for clarification and support. Speeches about concepts

9. Used to present information to a specialized audience, followed by the exchange of data, ideas, and questions among the participants. • Used by businesses, organizational, & technical communicators to obtain up-to-date knowledge in their respective fields. Informative briefings

10. A speech in which a presenter briefs his or her audience on some findings that relate to the speaker or audiences’ area of interest. • NCA Professional papers

11. The formal presentation of material to facilitate learning. • Integral part of academic life, however lectures are also used for lunch/dinner seminars, museums, or public settings. • Should be adapted to the audiences’ level of knowledge, be organized, use a variety of supporting materials, and humor if appropriate. Lectures

12. On the spot set of questions and responses which are unrehearsed. • Answers are used to clarify, expand listeners’ knowledge • Set ground rules Question & answer sessions

13. Restate the question before you answer it Speak to and answer the whole audience Keep you answers short Support your answers If you do not know an answer say so. Offer to find the answer and get back to the person. Question & answer sessionsSuggestions for conducting

14. Is used to identify the person who will be speaking to the audience, and to give any other information that may spark the interest of the audience in the speaker of the topic. Speeches of introduction

15. Get information from the speaker in advance as to what they want included. Pronounce the speaker’s name as he or she wants it pronounced. Highlight the background information the speaker wants highlighted. Do not over-praise the speaker. Set the proper tone for the speech. Do not use statements such as “ This speaker needs no introduction” or “ It is an honor and a privilege” Speeches of introduction

16. Order your ideas clearly Use an appropriate organizational pattern Use familiar concepts to explain new concepts Use vivid illustrations Avoid being too technical Personalize your message Do not speak down to your audience Use as much clarification/detail you think you need for listener understanding Development of an informative speech