“How to do something”, Demonstrative Speech help

DEMONSTRATIVE SPEECH

Demonstrative Speech

Demonstration speech can also be called the “how to” speech. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Instruction 1

You will explain to the class “how to” do something.  The “something” you explain is your choice, with a few guidelines.  The demonstration speech is designed to help you think about how to break down tasks you are already familiar with in order to explain them to others.

References/Sources:  A minimum of 3 (you may cite more than three).  Students must CITE (say orally) throughout the speech a minimum of three references/sources.

Please read– HOW TO INTRODUCE EVIDENCE DURING THE SPEECH;

HOW TO INTRODUCE EVIDENCE DURING THE SPEECH

Sources of evidence should be cited both when you quote someone word-for-word and when you paraphrase what someone said or wrote. If ideas or data are used without citing the source it is plagiarism. General knowledge does not need to be documented, however. (If you’re in doubt, cite the source.) Citing your sources also helps enhance your credibility by indicating you have studied your subject.

The first time you introduce a source of evidence you should STATE THE SOURCE’S NAME AND QUALIFICATIONS (if appropriate) before YOU PRESENT THE INFORMATION. You don’t have to include the publication or the date, unless that information would be important to help the audience evaluate your evidence. For example,

“Memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus of the University of Washington says . . .”

“Historian Theodore H. White, author of ‘The Making of the President,’ provides an example . . .”

“In October 2005 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported . . .”

After the first citation of a source you can refer to the source by only the last name, prior to presenting the information. For example,

“Dr. Loftus says . . .” or “Loftus says . . .”

“According to White . . .”

Remember that you can cite the same source several times during the speech. As long as you clearly cite the author by name each time you cite it will count towards the number you’re required to have in your speech and it helps you to avoid being suspected of plagiarism.

DO NOT use the names of articles or books as your source’s qualifications. Find out what makes the person who wrote the book an expert on the subject and use that.

The words “dot com,” “dot org,” and “dot net” should rarely if ever be in your speeches. First, because you’re generally supposed to use better sources of evidence for this class, second, because a web site never wrote anything.

Find out who wrote the information if you can, or cite the organization if you must. So you are allowed to say, “According to the American Red Cross . . .” but not “According to Red Cross dot org . . .”

As you prepare your speech remember that part of your grade will be based on how well you support your ideas. If you do not cite sources of information I will have to assume that you are merely stating your opinion, are making up facts, or are plagiarizing. None of those assumptions are good for you, so please be sure to cite your sources.

Instruction 2

Full Sentence Outline:  4 pages (4th page is the reference page or work cited page in the APA or MLA style only).  Look at the Sample outline titled, “How to Hide Valuables”. The outline you will turn in needs to be set-up exactly like the example outlines. 

Note: Full Sentence or Sentence Outline:  An outline that expands on the ideas you have decided to include in your speech.  It identifies the main points and sub-points you will cover in your oral speech, written as full sentences. (You will not type every word you will say).  Look at example outlines.

Sample Outline

How to Hide Valuables

Burch Wang

Attention Getter: How would you feel if a burglar stole your valuable possessions?

Specific Purpose: To inform my listeners how they can hide their valuable possessions

Overview: At some point in their lives, 95 percent of Americans will become victims of burglary (Federal Bureau of Investigation). You can prevent burglary, whether you live in a house, apartment, or dormitory.

Thesis Statement: Three easy steps can ensure that a person’s valuables are not stolen.

Transition: Let’s talk about step number one.

I. The first step is to determine where a burglar is mostly likely to look.

A. Burglars don’t want to linger; they want to grab your valuables and run.

B. The most popular spots where people hide valuables are under a mattress or in a bedside table or nightstand.

Transition: That brings us to step number two.

II. The second step is to put decoys in the obvious hiding spots.

A. Decoys are things that look valuable but really aren’t.

B. You want the burglar to grab the decoys and run.

C. Look at this drawer in a nightstand. (Show slide.)

1. The camera looks valuable but is really a throwaway.

2. You can toss in a few dollar bills and some coins.

3. The jewelry looks expensive, but it’s really worthless.

Transition: You hope the burglar will leave, but if he stays, you’ll need step number three.

III. The third step is to conceal valuable possessions in places that look very ordinary.

A. Make use of devices that don’t tempt the burglar to look inside.

B. You should disperse your valuables throughout your home. (Wayne Lennon, Seattle Police Department)

C. A tennis ball is effective.

1. Cut a slit along a seam. (Show slide.)

2. Squeeze and insert small objects, such as jewelry. (Show slide.)

3. Put the ball with other tennis balls in a closet. (Show slide.)

D. A tissue box is a good device. (Show slide.)

1. Remove all tissues.

2. Put valuables at bottom of box.

3. Place thin layer of tissues on top.

E. A kitty litter box can hide a camera. (Show slide.)

1. Place camera in plastic so that it is unharmed.

2. Push it into the center of the box.

F. For big items, you can make compartments.

1. See my handout for instructions.

2. One example is to hide camcorders and other bulky items behind a phony heating vent. (Show slide.)

Transition: Now it’s time to review.

A. Decide where a burglar is most likely to look.

B. Put decoys in those places.

C. Hide the real valuables where a burglar is unlikely to look.

D. All of this requires some work.

E. But it’s worth the effort.

*** Please read the critique form to review the grading scale in the attached document.

critique_form.doc