Informative Speech: 150 Points/ 5-7 Minutes. (ORAL EXAM)

Informative Speech: 150 points/ 5-7 minutes. (ORAL EXAM)

1. Typed Working Outline with Speech Title: 30 points 2. “Works Cited” page: 10 points 3. Carefully prepared presentation aid/s: 10 points 4. Content organization/documentation of sources and delivery of speech : 100 points

REMINDER: Review instructions for this assignment in your Course Outline.

EXAMPLES OF THESIS STATEMENTS: 1. TELEVISION ADDICTION IN CHILDHOOD MAY RESULT IN PASSIVE THINKING, DESENSITIZATION TO VIOLENCE AND LACK OF INTEREST IN SCHOOL. One cause and three effects. ( Causal)

2. THREE METHODS FOR REDUCING STRESS ARE: 1) TIME MANAGEMENT; 2) RELAXATION TRAINING; AND 3) DAILY PHYSICAL EXERCISE. Topic

3. THREE MAJOR USES OF HYPNOSIS ARE: 1) TO CONTROL PAIN IN SURGERY; 2) TO HELP PEOPLE STOP SMOKING; 3) TO REDUCE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY. Topic

4. THREE CAUSES OF EARLY HEARING LOSS ARE: 1) EXPOSURE TO MP3 PLAYERS; 2) EXPOSURE TO LOUD ROCK CONCERTS; 3) EXPOSURE TO HOME APPLIANCES. Causal ( three causes only)

5. IN ORDER TO PREVENT EARLY HEART DISEASE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW: 1) A HEALTHY DIET; 2) A HEALTHY EXERCISE PLAN AND; 3) A PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM. (Topic)

______SAMPLE OUTLINE Rachel De Cou Professor Kraut, Speech 1

Needle and Ink

GENERAL PURPOSE: To inform

SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform the class about the origin, development and effect of tattoos on society.

THESIS STATEMENT: Understanding the tattoo’s origin, purpose and safety measures will help students make an

1 informed and healthy decision about their own possible tattoos.

INTODUCTION I. ATTENTION GETTER: Catherine Grognard once said, “The tattoo[ed body] is a unique object- a naïve and provocative moving fresco.” Take a moment to consider what it means to you, to have the opportunity to be living art, to be living art permanently. Would you jump at chance or run away.

II. NEED: In 2002 one in every eight Americans had a tattoo. According to the American Society of Dermatological Surgery half of those people in from 2002 with tattoos will eventually want theirs removed.

III. CREDIBILITY: I can discuss this information with you because I have researched body art extensively and can speak from experience.

IV. PREVIEW SENTENCE: In order to increase your knowledge of tattoos, so you’ll so some you know will be less likely to regret their possible tattoos I’m going to focus on the following areas:

1. History 2. Popular reasons to get a tattoo 3. What to look for in an artist and parlor

(TRANSITION: In the first portion of my speech, we will examine the of the tattoo)

MAIN BODY I. History, according to Nicholas Thomas in “Tattoo: Bodies Art and Exchange in the Pacific and the West”

A. The accepted belief is the tattoo originated with the people it the pacific islands. B. The Tahitian word for strike of mark is “tatau” comes from the sound of tapping ink into the skin. C. Tattoos were accepted among the pacific islanders often times showed social status in community. -Played important role in religious ritual and warfare D. Sailors with James Cook as early as the 1770’s brought the Polynesian tradition home to Europe. E. English Navy = English culture incorporates tattoos into culture. (TANSITION: Now that you’re more familiar with the tattoo’s historical context, let’s continue to my second point: Reasons why people get tattoos)

II. Reasons A. Adorn the body B. Eroticism

2 C. Demonstrate socially valued characteristics; endure pain showing courage and achievement of adulthood D. Religious, the desire for talismanic protection E. Establish Identity, tattoos equal self definition 1. Ways to express identity a. Tattoo makes connection with a group of related people or category. I. Servicemen who wear insignia II. Gang members with matching tattoos b. Tattoo that implies a relationship with an individual I. “ Mother” II. Lover III. Friend IV. Celebrity c. Self description d. Idiosyncratic= unique characteristic 2. “Tattoo Addiction”- Grumet claims more that one tattoos is “an expression of personal incompleteness tied to a perennial but elusive quest for that one further design that will make [the tattooed subject] feel complete”

(TRANSITION: We just discussed people’s reasons for getting a tattoo now I’ll share my 3 rd and final point: How to safely get a tattoo.)

III. Tips according to Karen Hudson’s Safety Check List A. Getting the Tattoo 1. Ask to see autoclave(Pressure cooker that cleans all instruments) and sterilization certificate. 2. Artist should be wearing gloves 3. Ask artist about experience 5. New sterile needles should be removed from an autoclave bag in front of you. 6. Ask to see finish examples of previous work. B. After Care 1. Leave bandage on 2. Wash and treat the fresh tattoo as you would a cut or scrape, with bactine. 3. Some scabbing is normal, but don’t pick. It is itches snap it. (Heavy scabbing is a sign of a poor quality tattoo.)

CONCLUSION

I. SUMMARY: A tattoo can be a very beautiful and artistic way to express yourself, provided you know a little behind its history, common purposes and what to look for. I sincerely hope this information helps you or some you know make a safe and regret free decision

3 II. ZINGER: I leave you with the words Catherine Grognard and this thought, What does the opportunity to be “a moving fresco” mean to you? ______Works Cited

Gilbert, Steve. Tattoo History. New York, New York, Cultural Entertainment, Inc: 2000.

Hudson, Karen. Tattoo Safety Checklist. 2006. 1 April 2006. < http://tattoo.About.com /cs/beginners/a/blchecklist.htm>.

Tattoo Facts and Statistics.1999-2006.Vanishing Tattoo. 27 March 2006. < http:// vanishingtattoo.com/contact_us.htm>.

Thomas, Nicholas. Tattoo: Bodies, Art and Exchange in the Pacific and the West. London, England: Reaktion Books Ltd., 2005.

Sullivan, Kikki. Tattooed Bodies: subjectivity, textuality, ethics, and pleasure. Westport, Conn.: Praeger, 2001. ______

SEE BELOW FOR FIRST DRAFT FORMAT AND INSTRUCTION FOR PEER EDITORS:

FIRST DRAFT ASSIGNMENT/INFORMATIVE SPEECH

GENERAL PURPOSE:

SPECIFIC PURPOSE:

THESIS/CENTRAL IDEA:

INTRODUCTION I. ATTENTION- GETTER(quotation, anecdote, question/s, startling statement, humor that connects to speech, reference to occasion, and other creative ideas) II. CREDIBILITY: III. NEED: IV. PREVIEW STATEMENT: ( Previews main points of speech)

MAIN BODY I. II. III. IV V.

CONCLUSION: I. Summary II. Zinger

4 ______

5 CHECKPOINTS FOR STUDENT EDITOR: (Ask your partner questions in regard to the following areas.)

1. WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIALS DOES YOUR PARTNER PLAN TO USE? a. Facts and Statistics

b. Testimony ( expert and peer)

c. Examples ( brief anecdotes, extended examples, hypothetical examples)

d. Definition of new terms.

2. WHAT PRESENTATION AIDS DOES YOUR PARTNER PLAN TO USE? ( transparencies, posters, video, audio, objects, pictures, graphs)

3. WHAT “TOOLS” DOES YOUR PARTNER PLAN TO USE TO HELP HIS/HER AUDIENCE UNDERSTAND THE CONTENT OF THE SPEECH? a. Transitions with or without internal summary

b. Repetition / parallelism

c. Similes, metaphors, analogies

d. Internal Summaries/ Internal Previews