Please write a specific purpose statement and central idea for an informative speech. Refer to lecture notes (attached below): Selecting a Topic and Informative Speaking. Selecting A Topic And Purpose And Informative Speaking SELECTING A TOPIC AND PURPOSE I. How can you choose a topic? A. Choose something you already know. B. Choose something you want to learn more about, or that you are interested in exploring. C. Choose something you have a strong belief or opinion (current events or controversial issues). D. Brainstorm 1. Nominal Group Technique II. What is a general purpose? A. To Inform B. To persuade III. What is the specific purpose? A. The specific purpose concisely reveals the topic in one sentence. 1. Usually starts with the general purpose IV. What is the central idea or thesis statement? A. A statement of the main points the speaker plans to cover in the speech. Examples General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about three major cities of Turkey. Central Idea: Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir are three major cities of Turkey that are rich in culture and historical sites. General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to become an organ donor. Central Idea: People should choose organ donation because: most religions support the donation of organs, organs are unnecessary after death, and donating organs can save many lives. Informative Speaking I. Informative speaking is extemporaneous-the speaker uses a brief set of notes and chooses the words at the moment of delivery. II. Four types of informative Speaking: A. Speeches about processes (Types of Informative Speeches appropriate for the assignment): B. Speeches about objects C. Speeches about events D. Speeches about concepts III. Guidelines for effective informative speeches: A. Don’t overestimate/underestimate the audience 1. Avoid being too technical. 2. Avoid being too simplistic. B. Relate the subject directly to the audience 1. Personalize ideas C. Work towards clarity and concision 1. Organization Purchase answer to see full attachment Tags: communications racial discrimination informative speech User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.