The purpose of this study was to test the general theory of crime to conclude if differing levels of self-control have any effect on texting while driving and determine if those with lower levels of self-control engage in more distracted driving behaviors than those with higher levels of self-control. The study sample of two hundred and twenty seven college students at a small‚ liberal-arts university in southern Illinois. A twenty-four item scale was put together to test self-control with response
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February 11‚ 2013 Informative speech Topic: Doing a speech. General purpose: to inform. Specific Purpose: to inform my audience about how to learn guitar. Introduction I. Greeting‚ and telling the topic II. Attention getter (Some chords) III. Credibility statement: How are people expectations about guitar IV. The speech is about how to enjoy playing guitar V. Main points Learn the basics Find your musical world Body I. Learn the basics 1. How to start
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Informative speech Have you ever been to a retail store and picked up a candle and was outraged by the price? I know I have. The fact is candles are very expensive and according to James Tarmy candles can run you anywhere from $9.00 all the way up to $800.00. That is a pretty penny for anyone to spend on just one candle. So today I am going to teach you my fellow class mates how to make your own candles that will compare to store bought and only cost a fraction of the price. Making homemade candles
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Informative Speech Outline Introduction Attention Device: You use them every day; they are everywhere and are more important than you think. “Lighting is a $37 billion industry in the U.S. Experts estimate that there are more than 4 billion light-bulb-requiring fixtures and appliances in homes and workplaces throughout the U.S.‚ Of course all those light bulbs need a huge amount of electricity to work properly.” (Light bulbs). Topic Revelation Statement: Today I will inform you about light
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INFORMATIVE SPEECH MULTICULTURALISM Title : The top 10 food that a foreigner must try in Malaysia. General Purpose : To inform the audience of what food that a foreigner must try in Malaysia. Specific Purpose : Top 10 food that a foreigner must try in certain states in Malaysia. Thesis Statement : This speech will inform the audience of why a foreigner must
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when it comes to driving. Things are different now than it was ten years go. Young people are most likely to get distracted than older people while driving. Driving down high way I see people either texting‚ eating‚ or playing. One way people get distracted while driving is texting. For the last ten years texting while driving has cause death of many young people. This is why I try to keep my phone in my cup holder because I do not want to be the next victim of texting driving. Young people will
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an understatement to say that most of the distractions while driving are caused by a cell phone being used. Drivers need to be aware of the consequences and damage they can make in just one second. Young people talk and text while driving‚ they feel invincible and think it’s okay to break on other many laws we have out there. Driving while using a cell phone could be considered as bad as driving under the influence. Driving while being distracted by a cell phone could end up on something
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Informative Speech Specific Purpose: To inform my audience the three major uses of Turmeric. Central Idea: Three major uses of turmeric are anti-oxidant‚ colorant‚ and anti-septic. Introduction: I. Has anyone heard of any spices that are used as an anti-oxidant‚ colorant‚ and an anti-septic? Perhaps you are the person who likes to visit doctor in case of small injuries or likes to spend money to buy an antiseptic cream. What if by knowing the name and its uses could save you hundreds of money
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Further Understanding Teenage Suicide. An Informative Speech Attention Grabber: According to Jay Schleifer in his book‚ Everything You Need to Know About Teen Suicide‚ “approximately 5000 teens take their lives each year‚ three times what it was in 1960” (Schleifer‚ 1988‚ p.12). Thesis: The thought of suicide can enters someone’s head at any given age. I. Introduction a. Think about how bad someone can feel emotionally‚ physically‚ and mentally to go through the process of ending with their
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Janvier Nshimyumuremyi Formal Outline Informative Speech I. Introduction a. “Only 5% of sufferers know they have it” –Green. I’m talking about celiac disease and 1 in 133 people in the US have it. b. I’m going to inform you about this disease because it seems to be unknown and if left untreated it is very harmful. c. Celiac disease is when you cannot eat gluten and a lot of people have no idea that they even have it. d. Today I’m going to tell you how this affects your body‚ they symptoms
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