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Formal full-‐‐sentence outline due 05/18 – 20 points                                2.  Minimum of three oral citations (include citations in outline & reference page)                                3.    One type of presentation aid                                  4.  Peer-‐‐Evaluation: Complete in class -‐‐ 10 points                                5.  Self-‐‐Evaluation: due 05/27 -‐‐ 10 points 

We seek knowledge for three reasons: we want to know, understand, and use information. The goals of anyone  delivering  a  speech  to  inform  are  to  impart  knowledge,  enhance  understanding,  or  permit application. (Grice & Skinner 2013)In  this  speech  “Exploring  Traditions”  we  are  going  to  bring  the  community  to  our  classroom  by researching local, regional and even global traditions in order to craft an informative speech.  Particular emphasis should be placed on providing the audience with new information.
Tradition
1. the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to    generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice2. a long-‐‐established or inherited way of thinking or acting3. a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices. 4. a customary or characteristic method or manner(Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved January 03, 2013)
Objectives of this assignment: 1. To convey new knowledge and understanding about a tradition. 2. To develop and apply effective research skills. 3. To use a clear organization pattern that allows the audience to follow your speech.4. To analyze your audience and adapt your message accordingly.5. To write and deliver effective introductions and conclusions. 6. To effectively use a presentation aid to assist in clarifying and supporting your ideas.In preparing your speech, be careful not to become persuasive. Speeches to inform do not advocate for audience members to change or adopt specific beliefs, attitudes and behaviors on controversial issues. Being persuasive in this speech assignment will result in a loss of points. Example Topics: The Olympic Flame, The Tooth Fairy, The Nobel Prize, The Handshake,  etc…