The document discusses various methods for gathering information for speeches, including reading books and periodicals, using the internet, observation, experimentation, interviews, and surveys. It provides details on conducting experiments, different types of observation, steps for effective interviewing, and how to design and conduct surveys. The overall purpose is to inform readers about valuable sources and techniques for collecting data to prepare informative and persuasive speeches.

2. • Before going to the podium, a speaker
must have his speech ready.
• In preparation of a speech, the gathering of
information is the activity that consumes
the longest period.
• It is done in a number of ways.
• DATA COLLECTION is the gathering of
data from reading, experimentation,
observation, interviewing,
conversation/chat, internet surfing, and
conducting a survey.

4. • For someone doing a speech, books and periodicals are
always valuable sources of information.
• Informative speeches and persuasive speeches such as
debate materials are almost always products of reading
all forms of printed materials from books to periodicals to
unpublished theses, dissertations, and documents.
• Libraries are good place to gather information and data
for your speech.
• And now with the development of technology, a speaker
can now use the Internet as an immediate source of
information.

5. • When independent variables and dependent variables
are involved in the study, the most likely approach to use
is the experimental method.
• An experiment is conducted to show cause-and-effect
relationship between items.
• The experimental method is similar to the scientific
method. This method is a process of experimentation that
is used to explore observations and answer questions.
Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause-
and-effect relationships in nature.
• At times during discussions, lecturers or researchers
inform the public about the results of their experiments.

7. • Merely looking closely at surrounding things is means to
gather data. In fact, Galileo discovered gravity by simply
observing 2 objects fall from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• It has 2 kinds:
1. Participant – takes part in the activities of the
observed
2. Non-participant – does not take part in any of the
activities
• Taking field notes, a science explorer observes the
changes that take place in a metamorphosis as the
mysteries of nature unravel before his eyes. These field
notes are translated into an informative speech.

8. • DEFINITION:
 A structured exchange of ideas or views between an
interviewer (question/inquire) and an interviewee
(answerer).
• CAN BE DONE IN THREE WAYS:
 Personal (direct/in-person/face-to-face)Interview
 Mail (letter) Interview
 Telephone (phone) Interview

9. I – Inform the interviewee of your intention to interview him.
N – Notify the interviewee of the appointed time, date, and venue
of the interview.
T – Take note of the words of the interviewee, most especially
the most important ones.
E – Exhaust all possible means to elicit from the interviewee the
answers to your question.
R – Refrain from giving comments on the statements of the
interviewee.
V – Verify some statements by asking clarification or follow-up
questions.
I – Include the interviewee’s personal data in your interview
report.
E – End the interview with a token of appreciation and in a happy
note.
W – Write the interview transcript or report immediately after the
interview.

11. 1. ASK GOOD QUESTIONS – Show that you care by asking
insightful questions
2. DEMONSTRATE GOOD LISTENER SKILLS – Have good
eye contact, smile, and don’t interrupt people when they
are talking
3. ASK HOW YOU CAN HELP – Great way to show that you
care about building a relationship and gives you a reason
to follow-up
4. FIND SIMILARITIES – As you are getting to know
someone, look for similar interests so you instantly bond
over certain topics
5. OFFER TO MAKE INTRODUCTIONS – During a
conversation, offer to connect people to others at the
same function or in your network

13. • DEFINITION
 A method of gathering information from a selection of
individuals.
• PURPOSE
 To collect and establish actual data
 To statistically assess phenomena for better
understanding
• The Social Weather Station and similar organizations have
been relied upon by the public for information pertaining to
economy, politics, entertainment, religion, and other aspects of
society.
• Students and professionals writing their speeches can also
make use of self-conducted survey results as speech

14. 1. Create questions
2. Ask the questions
3. Tally the results
4. Present the results (in a chart or a graph)
• Telephone Surveys
• Mail Surveys
• E-mail Surveys
• Internet/Online Surveys