Changing the wording of information from a source constitutes fair use and does not necessitate the citation of the source.

As discussed in class, how much of what we know have we learned from listening?

Previewing main points by stating each one clearly and providing connectives in the appropriate places will:

A tool used to engage as many of the listener’s senses as possible.

If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of photokinesis, you would probably include this in your introduction:

The speed at which a speaker speaks.

The occasion for the presentation is important when selecting a topic. (Landon is asked to speak for Make-A-Wish, for example)

“Now that we have learned about the history of Christianity, let’s consider its major beliefs” is an example of a bridge.

Andrea decided to do her speech on Donald Trump. This would be an example of an informative speech on a(an)

“In order to get a better understanding of how the proposed copper mine will harm the environment, we shall consider its effect on land, its effect on water, and its effect on wildlife,” is an example of an internal preview.