Informative Speech

Which of the following is NOT the ways to locate information?

• Personal knowledge and experience

• Secondary research

• Primary research

• Elaboration

When conducting interview, it is good practice to record the interview

• No- We need to ask permission prior to recording the interview

• Yes- Because we are conducting the interview

Last Monday, Jason interviewed a prominent businessman in the country. The businessman had said so many interesting points about achieving success, thus Jason included the man's quote in his speech. Jason's presentation was a success, unfortunately, he was sued by the businessman. Why was he sued?

• He offended his audience

• He did not obtain permission to quote

• He added irrelevant points

• He was bias

The following are considered on evaluating secondary sources ( you may choose multiple answers)

• the reputation of the author

• Unbiased information

• accurate and current information

• interesting anecdote

Zaim had to give a speech to a group of local and international participants. However, Zaim included examples that are relatable to the local audience. In this context, Zaim is considered to be

• bias, he did not consider his international audience

• relevant, he provided listener relevance link

• effective, he included relevant information

• non bias, he considered his participants

While preparing his presentation, Faris found a piece of interesting information by a well-known author. He decided to copy-paste the information into his slide without citing the original author. Is Faris an ethical presenter?

• Yes- he did his research and added the information to his slide

• No- he did not cite and acknowledge the author.

• Yes- he did not withhold any interesting information

• No- he copy-paste the information instead of adding his idea

When we identify information to elaborate we can combine both expert opinion and factual information

• True

• False

Why should we add definition to our presentation? ( Multiple answers)

• Clarify the meaning of the terminology.

• Clarify words/terms that have more than one meaning

• Clarifies your stance on a subject

• to lengthen your speech

The following are characteristic of informative speech EXCEPT

• Memorable

• Common

• Creative

• Intellectually stimulating

The following are method of informing (multiple answers)

• Definition

• Compare contrast

• Demonstration