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The Research Process for the Informative Speech.
1. GENERAL PURPOSE
o Determine what type of speech you are doing: informative or
persuasive
Example: To inform the class
2. SPECIFIC PURPOSE
o Determine what your topic will be - several of the databases
may give you some ideas.
Example: To inform the class about the film director Steven
Spielberg.
3. THESIS STATEMENT with 3 main points
o Determine your 3 main points. The databases will often help
you locate 3 main points.
o General Purpose + Specific Purpose + 3 main points = Thesis
Statement
Example: I will talk about Steven Spielberg’s early years, his
film career, and his philanthropic efforts.
4. After forming your thesis statement, GATHER
INFORMATION.
TIP: By putting your information into NOODLETOOLS, you’ll
have all of your information ready for
the final outline! (Use of NOODLETOOLS is optional. Make
sure your citations are in MLA style)
o Start at the Library homepage:
http://libguides.elcentrocollege.edu/
o click the pull-down menu for SEARCH BY COURSE OR
TOPIC > click on SPEECH
OR

o click the pull-down menu for SEARCH BY COURSE OR
TOPIC > click on specific topic, such
as BIOGRAPHY, MEDICINE
o Search the databases for relevant information. You’ll find the
BEST BET databases on the Library Guide to Speech opening
page. Remember, you must use a minimum of 3 database
sources BUT allof your articles can come from one database.
o Look for information that will provide:
-getter to open with impact
o Examples: a startling fact or statistic, expert quote, an
anecdote, personal story
what you have to say.
o Examples: a personalizing statistic or a story that helps the
audience “see” how they
PERSONALLY could be affected
o Gather 2 or more credible, reliable supportive pieces of
evidence for each main point
o Find 5-10 sentences to support each main point
o Examples : testimony, definitions, statistics, expert quotes,
examples
usion
o A memorable thought or impact statement
o Examples: images, charts, graphs
5. Give credit to your sources – create your WORKS CITED as
you gather your information.
o NoodleTools - creates and alphabetizes your citations AND
stores your notes!
6. Complete your OUTLINE.
o Make sure to put the source of statistics, quotes, etc., in

parenthetical quotes.
Example: According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine,
diabetes is one of the leading causes ofdeath in the United
States. (Holohan)
7. Create your POWERPOINT.
o Do not rewrite your speech in PowerPoint. Your viewers can
read faster than you can talk!
o A speech PowerPoint should contain pictures - not slides
containing lots of text! As a guide,limit the entire PowerPoint
presentation to less than 12 words.
Keep the audience interested by including a picture that
enhances what you are saying but doesn't replace what you are
saying.
8. Present your Speech.
SPEECH Research Process: Example .
Let’s walk through the research process together…
#1 - GENERAL PURPOSE: to inform
#2 - SPECIFIC PURPOSE: to inform about pet ownership
#3 - Identify 3 main points for an informative speech about
owning a pet:
upkeep
time
other responsibilities
THESIS STATEMENT: I will inform my audience about
upkeep, time commitments, and other responsibilities of pet
ownership.
#4 - GATHER RESEARCH

o From the Library website, under THE LIBRARY GUIDE TO
SPEECH, databases, identify databases that you think will offer
good information on this topic.
Student Research Center
eLibrary
To complete the research process, you would need to use a
minimum of 4 different database sources to locate the
following:
As you find appropriate sources, Email more than enough
articles to yourself so you will be able to refer to them later as
needed.
WHAT YOU NEED:
-3 pieces of supporting evidence for each main point (5-10
sentences to support each main point)
a PowerPoint presentation (eLibrary & Student
Research Center are very good for pictures)
Example: You may find supporting evidence for several of your
main points in the same article but you find an attention grabber
and images in different articles. You can locate several main
points from the same article.
#5 – GIVE CREDIT TO YOUR SOURCES
Works Cited. Make sure to SAVE AS WORD DOCUMENT and
then open in Word so that you get your citation formatted
correctly with the indentions and double-spacing.
SOURCE

Example: Gale, 2013
DATABASE > MAGAZINES/NEWSPAPER
Example: May 20, 2013 OR March 2011
#6 – CREATE OUTLINE
odleTools Notecards can be sorted into a rough draft and
converted to your outline
#7– CREATE POWERPOINT
and paste into PowerPoint (except PDF)
ATTENTION GETTER .
Using the databases, locate an attention grabber to open with
impact.
Example: “Six in 10 Americans own some type of pet.”
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Database Info
Should a Tiger Be Your Pet? By: O'Neill, Justin. Scholastic
Scope. 4/23/2012, Vol. 60 Issue 12, p16-17. 2p
What does this mean?
Title of Article: Should a Tiger Be Your Pet?
Authors: Justin O’Neill
Publication Title: Scholastic Scope
Date: April 23, 2012
Pages: 16-17
Database Title: Middle Search Plus
MLA Citation
O’Neill, Justin. "Should a Tiger Be Your Pet?" Scholastic Scope
23 April 2012: 16-17. Middle

Search Plus. Web. 19 May 2014.
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1ST MAIN POINT .
Locate a minimum of 2 pieces of supporting evidence from the
databases for each main point.
Examples: testimony, definitions, statistics, expert quotes,
examples
A. First Main Point: Upkeep
Owning a pet is lots of fun, but taking care of one can be tough-
and expensive! Charlotte, 10, of New Haven, Connecticut,told
DynaMath that her cat Gimley costs her family about $300 a
year. "His new litter box and a scratching post were the most
expensive things," she said. Charlotte's family saved money by
adopting Gimley for free, using an old carrying cage,and buying
cat food at a discount store.
You need to buy lots of things for a pet. Small items like toys
don't cost much, but bigger items like carriers and cages do!
Plus, visits to the vet for checkups and emergencies are
expensive for all animals. In fact, most pets will cost you
hundreds of dollars the first year you own them, no matter how
big or small they are.
You'll see that owning a dog, cat, or bird isn't cheap-cheap!
Database Info
Costly Critters
Scott, Gretchen
Scholastic Dynamath
01-01-2005

What Does This
Mean?
Title of Article: Costly Critters
Authors: Gretchen Scott
Publication Title: Scholastic Dynamath
Date: Jan. 1, 2005
Pages : 6-7
Database Title: eLibrary
MLA Citation
Scott, Gretchen. "Costly Critters." Scholastic DynaMath 1 Jan.
2005: 6-7. eLibrary. Web. 31
Jan. 2014.
2ND MAIN POINT .
B. Second Main Point: Time
Caring for a pet takes time. Depending on the type of pet you
have, someone may need to groom and exercise the pet. If you
chose a pet such as a cat or a dog, plan time to spend playing
with them. It takes time and attention to build a good
relationship between your family and your pet. Also be sure you
are ready to take care of the pet as long as it lives, which could
be 10 to 20 years for some pets.
Database Info
Pets and Children.
By: Written by Judith J. Becerra, MS, LPC. CRS - Pediatric
Advisor. 2013, p1-1. 1p.
What Does This
Mean?

Title of Article: Pets and Children
Authors: Becerra, Judith
Publication Title: CRS – Pediatric Advisor
Date: 2013
Database Title: Health Source – Consumer Edition
MLA Citation
Becerra, Judith J. "Pets and Children." CRS - Pediatric Advisor.
Broomfield: Clinical
Reference Systems, 2013. 1. Health Source: Consumer Edition.
Web. 19 May 2014.
You spend enough time at home. Pets are dependent on their
owners for everything: food, companionship, and hygiene
(cleanliness). Do you have enough time to devote to taking care
of a pet?
Database Info
Furry Friends. (cover story).
By: Paulos, Leah. Current Health 1. Mar2007, Vol. 30 Issue 7,
p8-11. 4p
What Does This
Mean?
Title of Article: Furry Friends
Authors: Leah Paulos
Publication Title: Current Health 1
Date: March 2007
MLA Citation
Paulos, Leah. "Furry Friends." Current Health 1 Mar. 2007: 8-
11. Health Source – Consumer
Edition. Web. 18 May 2014.

3RD MAIN POINT .
C. Third Main Point: other responsibilities
your home. Pets and their
equipment require varying amounts of space. Dogs and cats
need
extra space to move around.
banned from apartment buildings. In addition, some snakes and
exotic pets are outlawed by local governments.
Database Info
Furry Friends. (cover story).
By: Paulos, Leah. Current Health 1. Mar2007, Vol. 30 Issue 7,
p8-11. 4p.
What Does This
Mean?
Title of Article: Furry Friends
Authors: Leah Paulos
Publication Title: Current Health 1
Date: March 2007
MLA Citation
Paulos, Leah. "Furry Friends." Current Health 1 Mar. 2007: 8-
11. Health Source – Consumer
Snakes, lizards, rodents, ferrets, and baby chicks and ducklings
should be kept out of households that contain children younger
than 5 years of age. About 11% of salmonella illnesses in
children are thought to come from contact with lizards, turtles
and other reptiles. Hamsters also can carry this germ, which can
cause severe diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.

Database Info
Pets and Children.
Advisor. 2013, p1-1. 1p.
What Does This
Mean?
Date: 2013
MLA Citation
Web. 19 May 2014
CONCLUSION .
Pets can provide a child with many benefits. However, you need
to think about what owning a pet will mean to your family. It is
important that you chose the right kind of pet, and that you have
realistic expectations of your child, yourself, and the pet.
Bringing a pet into the family is not a decision that should be
made lightly.
Research the kind of animal you want. Mature animals can be a
good choice for younger children, since they do not need to be
trained like a young puppy or kitten. A pet like a goldfish can
be an good way to begin to teach a child about the
responsibilities of a pet.
Database Info
Pets and Children.
Advisor. 2013, p1-1. 1p.

What Does This
Mean?
Date: 2013
Database Title: Health Source – Consumer Editio
MLA Citation
Web. 19 May 2014.
SAMPLE SPEECH COVER PAGE, OUTLINE, WORKS CITED
.
This is a sample. Take out the items in red and items explaining
what to do. Make your assignments look like college level work.
“How Much is that Doggy in the Window?”
Submitted to
Professor Name Goes Here
Introduction to Speech Communication
El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Date
By
Jane Doe
Informative Speech
SPCH 1311.5XXX
“How Much is that Doggy in the Window?”
General Purpose – To inform
Specific Purpose – To inform my audience about owning a pet.
Thesis – I will discuss the upkeep, time, and responsibilities
associated with owning a pet.
I. Introduction (Title Slide)
A. According to Scholastic Scope, 60% of Americans own a pet
(O’Neill).
B. How many of you have owned or own a pet?
C. Today I'm going to talk about upkeep, time commitments,
and responsibilities associated with owning a pet.
Transition: What’s involved with the upkeep of a pet?
II. Body
A. Upkeep (Slide 2)
1. According to Scholastic Dynamath, pets can be expensive.
Dogs can cost $250/year to feed (Scott).
2. Supplies you will need to have include food, toys, crates or
carriers (Scott).
3. Vet checkups and emergencies (Scott)
Transition: Along with upkeep, pets require time.

B. Time (Slide 3)
1. According to Current Health 1, pets are dependent on owners
for taking the time to feed them, clean up after them,
companionship (Paulos).
2. Depending on the type of pet: grooming, play time, exercise
(Becerra).
3. Lifespan: 10 to 20 years (Becerra).
Transition: Along with a time commitment, what other
responsibilities come with owning a pet?
C. Responsibilities (Slide 4)
1. Types of pets accepted by rentals/city/state (Paulos).
A. Rental requirements (Paulos).
B. Exotic pets (Paulos).
2. According to CRS: Pediatric Advisor, type of pet depends on:
(Becerra).
A. Suitable for age of children - mature dog vs. kitten or puppy
(Becerra).
B. Suitable for lifestyle – goldfish (Becerra).
3. Amount of space needed (Paulos).
4. Pet allergies (Paulos).
5. 11% of salmonella illnesses are from lizards, turtles and
other reptiles (Becerra).
Transition: As you can see, there are many responsibilities
associated with pet ownership.
III. Conclusion
A. I have just covered the upkeep, time, and responsibilities
associated with pet ownership.
B. Choose the right pet by setting realistic expectations for
yourself, your family, and your future pet.
NOTE: Your presentation does not include a PowerPoint so

disregard references to slide locations.
Works Cited
Becerra, Judith J. “Pets and Children.” CRS – Pediatric
Advisor. Broomfield: Clinical Reference
Systems, 2013. 1. Health Source: Consumer Edition, Web 19
May 2014
Joseph Luciano, right, and his wife Adriana play with their
dogs, May 2, 2012, in
Clermont, Florida. Image Collection EBSCO, 2 May 2012
Web. 19 May 2014.
Calabrese, Darren. A woman shields herself from rain under an
umbrella while walking her dog
along Toronto Lakeshore Saturday, May 14, 2011. Image
Collection. EBSCO, 14 May
2011. Web. 19 May 2014.
O’Neill, Justin. “Should a Tiger Be Your Pet?” Scholastic
Scope 23 Apr. 2012: 16-17. Middle
Search Plus. Web. 19 May 2014.
Paulos, Leah. “Furry Friends.” Current Health 1 Mar. 2007: 8-
11. Health Source: Consumer
Scott, Gretchen. “Costly Critters.” Scholastic DynaMath 1 Jan.
2005: 6-7. eLibrary. Web. 19
May 2014.
Yingling. “Ohio Animals.” eLibrary. ProQuest, 21 Oct. 2011.
Web. 19 May 2014.

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Informative Speech Self-Assessment Instructions
One of the best ways to learn public speaking, other than
actually doing it, is to analyze what factors contributed to the
strengths and weaknesses of your speech. For this assessment,
you will watch the recording of your informative speech and
assess your speech by writing a five-paragraph essay, typed and
double-spaced, in which you will identify your strengths and
weaknesses and make recommendations for improvement.
Incorporate the following elements into your essay: This essay
should be 200 to 300 words in length.
1. A title page is required.
2. Introduction (1st paragraph): Identify the purpose of your
speech and summarize your topic.
3. Body (2nd paragraph): How did you open with impact?
What did you say to connect your topic with your audience?
Was your thesis stated clearly? Did you present the main points
in a clear, concise manner? Were transitions used between main
points? Did you provide ample support for main points? Did
you restate your main points in the conclusion? How did you
close with impact?
4. Body (3rd paragraph): Using the rubric, identify your
strengths.
5. Body (4th paragraph): Using the rubric, identify your
weaknesses.
6. Conclusion (5th paragraph): State how effective you
believe your speech was and how you will address weaknesses.

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