Hello, Public Speakers! Here are the guidelines for Speech 1: Informative: Defin

Posted: September 25th, 2023

Hello, Public Speakers!
Here are the guidelines for Speech 1: Informative: Definition or Description:
English 115: Public Speaking
Speech 1: Speech of Description or Definition
Length: 6 – 8 minutes
Purpose: to inform and possibly to entertain and/or persuade
Create an 6 – 8 minute informative speech (Speech of Description or Definition) on a topic of your choice. The purpose(s) of the speech is (are) to enlighten, clarify, empower and/or clear up misunderstandings. At least three verbal citations for sources are required. Scroll down for explanations of description and definition, samples and how to verbally cite your research. Good luck!
Note: A personal connection to the topic needs to be established in the speech. This can be done in the recounting of a personal story in the introduction along with relaying personal details throughout the speech. The purpose of this is to enhance your speaker credibility as well as to provide your audience with an authentic example. Your audience needs to understand why this topic is important to you. If you care, then so will we!
Alternative Approaches: Collaborate with another speaker for approximately 12 – 16 minutes (This might be challenging virtually but possible!) or Speech 1 can address the informative aspects of the topic and Speech 2 the persuasive.
Directions for Submitting Your Speech ( is attach to this )