Research and Supporting

Your Speech
Brent Goken– Professor of Communication/Public Relations
Illinois Central College
 Preview of Discussion Topics
• The Interview
• 5 Different Types of Examples
• 5 Different Types of Definitions
• How to Properly Cite Sources
 The Interview
• Determine an Interviewee
• Decide on a Format
• Schedule the Interview
• Research the Interviewee
• Prepare a List of Questions
 5 Types of Examples
• The Example is defined as, “providing an instance for clarification.”
 5 Types of Examples: Brief
• Brief Example is defined as, “a short,
specific instance for clarification.”
 5 Types of Examples: Extended
• An Extended Example is defined
as, “a lengthy, elaborate instance
with great detail.”
 5 Types of Examples: Actual
• An Actual Example is defined as,
“an instance that is documented
through research.”
 5 Types of Examples: Hypothetical
• A Hypothetical Example is defined as, “a prediction of something that
could occur, but hasn’t been verified or observed.”
 5 Types of Definitions: Etymology
• A Definition by Etymology is defined as, “a definition providing the
history and background of a word or concept.”
 5 Types of Definitions: Synonym
• A Definition by Synonym is defined as, “a definition where you replace a
word not commonly familiar with a better known one commonly.”
 5 Types of Definitions: Operation
• A Definition by Operation is defined as, “a definition where a word,
concept or process is described based on how it works.”
 5 Types of Definitions: Narration
• A Definition by Narration is defined as,
“defining a word or concept by telling a
story.”
 5 Types of Definitions: Example
• A Definition by Example is defined as, “defining a word or concept by
providing an instance for clarification.”
 How to Properly Cite Sources
• Sources should be cited orally during the
presentation.
• Sources should include an author (last name), title (of
the book/magazine/journal/website), and date (either
printed or accessed)
• If no author is found, say that during your speech–
“No Author Listed/No Author Found.”
• Sources should be balanced throughout the speech.