This six to eight (6-8) minute informative speech is designed to provide listeners with background, and insight into controversies inherent in your term topic. The specific purpose of the speech is to inform the audience of the issues which divide opinion and which must be resolved to reach a conclusion regarding the topic. Students are expected to accurately cite (both orally in the speech as well as providing a bibliography along with an outline) all sources used to prepare the speech. You must have a minimum of 5 sources. Your task is to deal specifically with the issues on all sides of the topic, i.e., the major controversial ideas, the arguments which support these ideas, the people and groups who support and defend these positions, etc. without taking a side.
Students will prepare a full-sentence outline of their speech. The outline must include the thesis statement (central idea), specific purpose, and a bibliography
The outline and bibliography must follow APA guidelines. You must also prepare speaker notes. Speaker notes will be on 3″ X 5″ note cards. Students may use up to 5 note cards for this speech. Note cards must also follow the outline format and include only key-words.