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Informative Speaking

Purposes of Informative Speaking

Major Types of Informative Speeches

Speeches about Objects

Speeches about Processes

Speeches about Events

Speeches about Concepts

Strategies for Selecting a Topic

Learn More about an Unfamiliar Topic

Think about Previous Classes

Framing a Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement Purpose

Strategies for Framing a Thesis Statement

Researching Your Topic

Gathering Materials

Citing Sources Within Your Speech

Creating Your Bibliography

Structuring an Informative Speech

The Introduction of the Speech

The Body of the Speech

The Conclusion of the Speech

Outlining an Informative Speech

The Complete Sentence Outline

The Speaking Outline

Delivering an Informative Speech

The Five-Step Method for Improving Delivery

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Today, John Elway's talents are worth millions, but in 1840 the price of a human life, a slave, was worth $1,000.00

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