This document discusses a textbook chapter about four types of informative speeches: speeches about objects, processes, events, and concepts. It provides guidance for an assignment where students must analyze a speech they heard that fits one of these four types. They are asked to describe the type of informative speaking used, discuss what was most and least appealing about it, and suggest improvements the speaker could have made. The document provides numerous references and resources on topics like public speaking, informative presentations, self-evaluation, and developing effective speeches.

1. This week, we have learned in Chapter 4 of the textbook about
four different types of informative speaking: speeches about
objects, speeches about processes, speeches about events,
speeches about concepts. After reading about the types of
speeches, think about a speech that you have heard that fits the
description of one of these types of speeches. The speech may
have been heard on television or radio, on the Internet, or in-
person. In the post, be sure to respond to each of the following
(for discussion post only – not for use as speech outline):
What was the type of informative speaking used in the speech
you selected?
How would you describe the type of informative speaking used
in your own words?
What was the most appealing part of this type of informative
speaking?
What was the least appealing aspect of this type of informative
speaking?
What would you have done differently as the speaker?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support
your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or
other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references
according to APA formatting as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.

2. Required Resources
Text
Tinianow, D. (2017).
New traditions in public speaking
. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/
Chapter 3: Understanding the Speech Situation
Chapter 4: Informative Speeches
Chapter 8: Public Speaking in the Digital Age
Chapter 9: Evaluating Speeches
Supplemental Material
Informative Presentation Outline Template
For use in this week’s assignment.
Recommended Resources
Listening to Speeches
Resources from this section will provide guidance on effective
listening skills for speeches.

3. Ferraro, V., & Palmer, K. C. (n.d.).
Listening (Links to an external site.)
.
Speaking and Arguing: The Rhetoric of Peace and War.
Retrieved from
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/speech/listening.htm
Self-Evaluation
Resources from this section will provide advice on effective
self-evaluation of speaking skills.
Ancowitz, N. (2010, May 3).
Self-promotion for introverts: Cool tools for public
speakers (Links to an external site.)
[Self-assessment].
Psychology Today
. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/self-
promotion-introverts/201005/cool-tool-public-speakers
Dlugan, A. (n.d.).
Speech preparation #9: Prepare now for your next speech (Links
to an external site.)
.
Six Minutes
. Retrieved from http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/speech-
preparation-9-self-critique/
Topic Selection
Resources from this section will provide advice on selecting a
topic that is suited to planning an effective speech.
Abbott, R. F. (2005, April 28).
How to find ideas for articles and speeches (Links to an external

4. site.)
. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-Ideas-
for-Articles-and-Speeches&id=31608
Buffington, C. W., III. (2007, May).
For the novice: Simple steps to writing a fantastic speech (Links
to an external site.)
.
Toastmasters International
. Retrieved from
http://www.toastmasters.org/ToastmastersMagazine/Toastmaster
Archive/2007/May/Departments/FantasticSpeech.aspx
Paulson, T. (n.d.).
Public speaking: Have passion for your topic (Links to an
external site.)
. Retrieved from http://www.public-speaking.org/public-
speaking-passion-article.htm
Speech Development
Resources from this section will provide information on moving
from a speech topic to a detailed outline for an effective speech.
Antion, T. (n.d.).
Public speaking: Learn public speaking material easily using
bits (AKA chunks or series) (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from http://www.public-speaking.org/public-
speaking-bits-article.htm
Cox Communications’ Small Business Navigation Program.
(2012, January).
Total recall: How to remember your speech without
memorizing (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from
http://www.diresta.com/resources/articles/total-recall-how-to-

5. remember-your-speech-without-memorizing/
Khoury, P. (2015, June 04).
The top 9 characteristics of effective public speakers (Links to
an external site.)
. Retrieved from https://magneticspeaking.com/the-top-9-
characteristics-of-effective-public-speakers/
Informative Speaking
This resource provides specific guidance on informational
speaking.
Informative speaking (Links to an external site.)
. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=52
Introductions and Openings
Resources from this section will provide advice and guidance on
techniques for effective speech openings.
Antion, T. (n.d.).
Public speaking: Attention gaining devices (Links to an external
site.)
. Retrieved from http://www.public-speaking.org/public-
speaking-attentiondevices-article.htm
Antion, T. (n.d.).
Public speaking: Lay down the law (Links to an external site.)
. Retrieved from http://www.public-speaking.org/public-
speaking-laydownlaw-article.htm
Specific purpose statement (Links to an external site.)
. (2002). Retrieved from the University of Hawaii website:
http://www.hawaii.edu/mauispeech/html/your_purpose.html