A one- to two-page (250- to 500-word) paper Prepare a four- to seven-minute informative speech that is to be submitted with video and audio Step 1 Use an outline you have created. Step 2 Practice your speech. Practice using your delivery outline to deliver your informative speech. Print your delivery outline so you can use it as your speaker notes. Before you begin your practice delivery, imagine that you are standing in front of your target audience and think about the specific purpose you identified for your speech. Remember that your speech should last between four and seven minutes. Keep track of the total time it takes you to deliver your speech to stay within this time frame.