This document provides guidelines for a demonstrative speech. The speech should be 4-6 minutes and demonstrate how to complete a task or process. It should identify the essential steps in a clear, chronological order and may include a visual aid. Some example topics are how to program a device, take photos, play an instrument, or organize a party. The presenter should consider the complexity of the task and if it can realistically be demonstrated and taught in the time given. The speech will be evaluated on setup speed, logical structure, authority of presentation, and clarity of explanation.

1. Demonstrative Speech
Showing how it’s done!

2. Guidelines
Time: 4-6 minutes
Speaker Notes: None, but you may
create a poster or other type of
visual aid as a guide.
Outline: Follow the same format as
the one previously assigned.

3. Goals for this speech
Identify essential steps in a topic to
be demonstrated.
Organize a speech in a chronological
order.
Explain a process to others in a clear
manner.
Prepare and use visual aids.
Identify the best means possible of
fitting available material into a
limited time frame.

4. What is your purpose?
To inform others how to replicate a
task or experience.

5. Topics to Consider
How to program an electronical
device.
How to take good photographs.
How to play a simple song on the
flute.
How to organize a party.
How to play soccer.
How to give CPR.

6. Consider the task
Complexity: Can I realistically teach
this in just a few minutes?
Are there three specific things that I
may address or is it entirely a step-
by-step process.
– Ex. Weightlifting (Three lifts?)
Can I realistically demonstrate this in
a classroom stetting.

7. Evaluation
You need to be able to set up
quickly.
You need to structure the speech in a
logical order.
You need to give the speech with
authority.
You need to do a good enough job
explaining so your audience could go
explain this to someone else.