COMM201 Public Speaking – Portfolio Project Title: Alzheimer’s Name: Syreeta Elmore General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience on Alzheimer’s Disease Time: 4.45 minutes I. Introduction A. Alzheimer’s Disease 1. Irreversible‚ progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. 2. Symptoms may first appear after the age of 60. 3. Experts suggest that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease. B. Dr
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Prevention Program Teen pregnancy is on a continuous rise in the United States because teenagers are having sexual relations at younger ages. This is an epidemic leading to young people losing out on many positive chances to better their lives such as; finishing school‚ having a stable financial plan‚ and the ability to be emotionally and mentally healthy. Many teenagers aren’t using rational thinking when they are presented with the opportunity to interact with others sexually‚ the consequences
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Outline Intro: Topic is about Bartending and how to make good tips. The Specific Purpose for talking about this is to give some insight on making decent money if you ever have to resort to a job like this. While in college (maybe even after) you can make quick cash bartending. (I.e. as a job‚ or at a party) Thesis: To make good money and be a good bartender you must have interpersonal skills‚ you have to “know your stuff‚” and you have to have good memory and speed. 1) Interpersonal
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Teen Pregnancy Shows and Their Effect on Teens It is a joke to think that teenagers today have the mentality that they could be famous if they were to get pregnant. That is according to gossip magazines of course‚ but could there be truth to this statement? MTV has made it a popularity contest by showing shows like “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom”. MTV should know better‚ considering their primary audience is teens. MTV sells the TV show as a “cautionary tale” to discourage teens from getting
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COMM B2 26 February 2013 “Other Culture” Outline General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Japanese culture and sumo wrestling. INTRODUCTION Originating in Japan‚ sumo wrestling is a competitive full-contact wrestling sport where a wrestler attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring. From meals to their manner of dress‚ their daily lives are dictated by strict tradition. Tonight I will enlighten you about what they do in and out of the
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Medications such as antidepressants‚ heart and blood pressure medications‚ allergy medicines‚ decongestants‚ weight-loss medicines can lead to sleep loss. Other factors: sleeping next to a snoring partner‚ parasites‚ genetic conditions‚ overactive mind‚ pregnancy. For women: estrogen and other hormone shifts during menstruation c) More than one-quarter of people in the U.S. report occasionally not getting enough sleep‚ according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the National
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Speech 120 25 April 2013 Topic: Aruba Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the island of Aruba. Central idea: Today‚ I would like to share what is the geography of Aruba‚ what are the travel requirements to Aruba‚ what is the history of Aruba‚ and what are the popular tourism sites of Aruba. Introduction Attention-getter: Raise your hand if you need or plan on taking a vacation this year. Are you planning your honeymoon or maybe a getaway vacation‚ Aruba may be the perfect
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The Benefits of Music Specific Purpose: My purpose is to inform my audience about the benefits that listening to music has on the body. Thesis Statement: The impact that music has on life is far and wide for college students‚ not only benefitting overall health in different ways‚ but also finding new information to treat different physical and mental conditions. INTRODUCTION: I. Attention Getter: You’re sitting in your room‚ stressed out over your midterm in less than 24 hours. You’ve tried everything
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Topic: Titanic General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the Titanic tragedy Thesis Statement: The sinking of the Titanic remains one of the most famous tragedies in history. INTRODUCTION I. (Attention material) Morgan Robertson wrote a book called The Wreck of the Titan. It was about a so called “unsinkable” ship named the Titan that set sail from England to New York. There were many rich and famous passengers on board. On its journey‚ the Titan hit an iceberg
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Thesis: Racism is immortal because it ’s against human equality Outline: 1) Introduction: a) Racism is something we ’ve all witnessed. b) Racism is the distinction we make between races that has nothing to do with genetics. c) Many unforgettable people whom tried to end racism were known for their bravery like: Rosa Parks‚ Malcolm x‚ Martin Luther king Jr.‚ Ghandi‚ Nelson Mandela.
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