Writing An Informative Speech Outline

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Journal #7
To prepare for my informative speech, I first researched all of my sources. Then, I created my main points and wrote an outline that I would use as my guide for my speech. We were required to incorporate at least four sources and vocalize them out into the audience to give credit where credit was due. The structure of my outline consisted of my introduction, body, and conclusion. At the beginning of my speech, I used a quote that also entailed my thesis-the Wright's childhood, their first motorized plane, and their fame. Next, I used a PowerPoint as my visual aid that portrayed pictures of the history of the Wright Brothers and their first plane. When it came to practicing my speech, it sadly did not go the way I had planned. Unfortunately, …show more content…

While presenting, my leg began shaking! It took me by surprise because this has never happened before. I spoke with no signs of nervousness, but my leg shook like I was. I do not know if it was noticeable to my peers, but it was something I could evidently tell while bestowing information upon my classmates. The informative speech has been different than my SHIELD speech because my the informative contains more historical facts rather than personal information. My topic was also over something I was not truly passionate about. I know I should have done something that came from my heart, but I felt like I overanalyzed multiple topics that I had in mind doing. So, I concluded that each would be better for a different kind of speech. The SHIELD speech was definitely something that placed closer to my heart, making it easier to share with my class. Something I will do differently next, is practice more. I mentioned that earlier in my other journal, but I am saying it again in this one. Practicing more is one of my goals for oral communications so, I will continue to pursue it until I reach it. Finally, a few types of situations where you would have to give a detailed informative speech would be in places such as work or

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