KESDA Senior Junior State Tournament
2023 — Georgetown, KY/US
Informative Speaking
Event Description:
Informative Speaking
Senior Division
An informative speech informs, communicating data, information, ideas, examples, statistics, testimony, evidence, etc. The material in the speech must be factual. It should not be a persuasive or problem-solution speech; the goal is to educate not to advocate. The topic should be relevant to the speaker and the audience.
The speech must be the original work of the student and must include an introduction that prepares the audience for the topic at hand, a body with main points, and a conclusion that recaps the speech. The speech should contain oral source documentation.
The speech must be delivered from memory, and basic public speaking skills should be evident: fluency, vocal delivery, and nonverbal communication skills (eye contact, natural gestures, facial involvement).
Visual aids may be used but must reinforce the information that is being shared by the speaker.
The maximum time limit for informative is 10 minutes. There is a 30 second grace period. A contestant who exceeds the time limit must be penalized by a minimum of 1 rank. There is no minimum time limit.
A manuscript must be submitted to the director prior to the competition. This may be submitted electronically, or a hard copy may be turned in at tournament registration. Manuscripts should be typed.
The following statement should be turned in as a “signature form” along with the manuscript. It should be signed by the student and coach signifying that the speech is the original work of the student.