Georgia Speech Series 1 Asynchronous

2023 — Online, GA/US

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Informative Speaking

Event Description:

1. Informative Speaking

1. Purpose: Informative Speaking is defined as an original speech designed to explain, define, describe, or illustrate a particular subject. The general purpose of the speech is for the audience to gain understanding and/or knowledge of a topic. Any other purpose such as to entertain or to convince should be secondary. The use of audio/visual aids is optional.

2. Topics: Effective speeches provide new information or perspectives on a topic, including those that are widely known. The responsibility for choosing a worthwhile topic rests with the contestant. A fabricated topic may not be used. Any non-factual reference, including a personal reference, must be so identified.

1. The contestant may not use an informative speech which they used in any contest prior to the current school year or during the current school year in another speech event. The contestant also may not use an informative speech from a previous school year.

2. Not more than 150 words of the speech may be direct quotation and such quotations must be identified orally and in manuscript of the speech in the event of a protest.

3. Manuscripts must be available at State Championship(s) in the event of a protest. The script must identify the quoted materials, state the number of quoted words, include a work-cited page in APA or MLA format. Failure to present a written copy of the informative upon request will result in disqualification.

3. Length: The time limit is ten (10) minutes maximum with a thirty (30) second grace period. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st.

4. Performance Documents/Aids: Audio/visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message.

1. If used, the audio/visual aids should enhance or support the message rather than distract from the overall effectiveness of the presentation.

2. During the presentation, no electronic equipment is permitted. Electronic equipment is defined as any object requiring an electrical cord, battery, or solar power to operate it (projectors, cell phones, radios, iPads, computers, etc.).

3. The use of live animals or any additional people as visual aids is not allowed during the speech.

4. Items of dress put on and/or removed for illustration during the course of the presentation are considered costumes and may not be part of the contestant’s presentation.

5. Visual aids may not violate policies as dictated by local and state law (weapons, drugs, etc.)

6. Contestants may not distribute items to the judges or audience before, during, or after the round. This includes but is not limited to food, objects, handouts, flyers, and promotional merchandise.

7. The host school is not responsible for providing any facilities, equipment, including tables, chairs, or easels, or assistance in a contestant’s use of visual aids. Expedient set up and take down of aids is expected.

8. If a visual aid displays published pictorial material, the source must be included in the work-cited page but does not need to be cited orally.