District 82 Toastmasters - Advanced Manual 226B

Informational speeches are one of the most common types, so most likely you will be asked to present one sometime. This manual contains information about organizing an informational speech, tailoring your speech to the audience, conducting a demonstration, presenting a report and delivering a speech about an abstract subject.

1. The Speech to Inform

Time:	5-7 minutes
Objectives:	•	Select new and useful information for presentation to the audience.
	•	Organize the information for easy understandability and retention.
	•	Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to
		learn.

2. Resources for Informing

Time:	•	Analyze the knowledge level of your audience regarding your chosen subject.
Objectives:	•	Focus your presentation at the audience's level of knowledge.
	•	Build a supporting case for each major point through use of explanation, examples and information gathered in research.
	•	Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding.

3. The Demonstration Talk

Time:	10-12 minutes
Objectives:	•	Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity.
	•	Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes.

4. A Fact Finding Report

Time:	10-12 minutes
Objectives:	•	Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience.
	•	Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on it.

5. The Abstract Concept

Time:	13-15 minutes
Objectives:	•	Research and organize the thought of experts on an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue.
	•	Present the ideas in a clear and interesting manner.

Note: Some presentations may require additional time for question-and-answer periods.