June 8‚ 2005 Tips for picking a topic: Don’t pick a topic that is too big of broad. You have a limited amount of time for each speech so you need to pick a topic that can be completed or covered in the allotted time. Don’t pick a topic that is too technical or obscure. Places to find topics: Newspaper o School Newspaper Television Magazines o Discover magazine o Scientific American o National geographic o Martha Stewart Living o Newsweek o Time The general purpose is always
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F Derived credibility refers to the credibility of the speaker produced by everything she or he says and does during the speech itself. 9. T F Terminal credibility is the credibility of the speaker at the start of the speech. 10. T F Terminal credibility is the credibility of the speaker at the end of the speech. 11. T F Speakers who explain their expertise on the speech topic are likely to reduce their credibility with the audience. 12. T F A speaker can have high credibility for one audience
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Is watching people getting their lives destroyed a fun family activity? This is one example of a victim of the NFL. December 2012 Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend and then killed himself (Strong reactions on football player’s murder-suicide). Why though? Jovan Belcher‚ had it all; a girlfriend‚ playing in the NFL as a starting
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Purpose: To inform my audience how the ACL can be torn. General Idea: I will go into detail about what the acl is‚ how it can be torn‚ and the process to go through after it has been torn. Introduction In my speech I am going to start off by letting my audience know some facts about ACL tears. My speech is going to be all about the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and how it tears. I feel that I am certified to speak about this topic because I have torn my ACL before and I know just about everything there is
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Persuasive Speech Outline- Distracted driving Introduction – Distracted driving is a growing and dangerous problem in today’s society that can lead to accidents causing injury and even death. Risk factors with distracted driving: Talking on a cell phone while driving Younger‚ inexperienced drivers under the age of 20 may be at increased risk; they have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. There are three main types of distraction: · Visual: taking your eyes off the
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Persuasive Speech Outline Title: Cell Phones General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: After hearing my speech‚ my audience will be persuaded that cell phones are an existing problem for teenagers that can be solved by collecting phones and education. INTRODUCTION I. Attention Getter: There are many various technologies materials in the world and these are become essential factors to make more stable life. People rapidly develop technology‚ so they invented TV‚ radio‚ internet
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General Purpose To inform. Specific Purpose To inform my audience about what happens during acupuncture‚ how it works‚ what it can treat‚ and its use in Western culture. Central Idea Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin that can improve the flow of energy‚ can treat a wide range of medical conditions‚ and is being used combination with Western medicine. Pattern of Organization Topical Introduction Six months ago‚ my 78-year-old grandmother was quickly losing her independence. Severe
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Sydney Chumbley Stuglin Communications T/TH April 8/10 2014 1.Intro - Negative Effects of social media A. Raise your hand if you use any type of social media? I.e.: twitter Facebook Instagram (Get audience involved) B. Negative effects of social media C. I am going to inform you of things you might not know about the harmful effects of social media D. This topic can affect you in your social life & physiologically. E. F. Today I am going to focus on the negative effects on you and
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INTRODUCTION I. (Attention Grabber) "Yesterday‚ December 7th‚ 1941 a date which will live in infamy the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." This was a speech that President Roosevelt delivered to the nation the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. II. (Central Idea) The surprise nature of the attack‚ the viciousness of its execution and the searing death toll that mounted in a matter of hours‚ was certainly
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I. Introduction A. Attention Device: When we feel an urge for an easy meal we look to the fast food nation for a quick suppression for hunger. The adults and childhood look for an easy meal such as one of the most famous fast foods wich is Mcdonald’s. B. Reaveal The Topic: Today I’m will be explianing obesity and the effect it cuases in your health not only in adults but also in childhood obesity. I will be explianing the problem there is of obesity and the solution
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