The term "Empowerment" can be interpreted in different ways for different individuals‚ and as a result‚ can create confusion as to what the actual definition is. Frequently‚ it is defined as means of “giving power” to people‚ which can be mistaken in a literal way. “Empowerment can be defined as helping people gain greater control over their lives and circumstances.” (Thompson‚ 2007) It is the process where disadvantaged individuals liaise together with professionals to take control over their own
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Type 2 Diabetes Speech: What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin‚ this means that the person is therefore resistant to insulin or their body does not know how to react to it. The function of insulin for those who don’t know is to control blood glucose levels. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: Hunger Thirst Loss of eyesight Extreme fatigue Headaches Urination frequently Weight loss (even though you are feeling hungry and
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Informative Speech By Melissa Sausaman March 1st‚ 2012 The Life and Impact of Pete Egoscue Specific Purpose Statement: At the End of my speech‚ the audience should be able to discuss Pete Egoscue’s life highlights‚ accomplishments‚ personal successes‚ and how he impacts the world today. Central Idea: Pete Egoscue impacted my life by rising above his limitations and using his knowledge and experience to change his life and the world around him. INTRODUCTION: Attention-Getter: Engage the
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Hailey Lynn Collins COM 231-202 October 9‚ 2013 L. Deshaies Topic: Eating Disorders General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about eating disorders. Central Idea: Today I would like to share with you about eating disorders: what they are‚ their effects‚ how you can treat them‚ and how to recognize if someone you know has an eating disorder. INTRODUCTION Attention-getter: Did you know that it is estimated that eight million Americans have an eating
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Alicia Pennington Hobbs Speech 6 March 2013 All about Sloths Have any of you ever seen or heard of something about a Sloth? (Attention Getter) Well‚ actually a lot of people don’t know anything let alone one thing about a Sloth. (Audience Adaptation) Whenever I say to someone that my favorite animal is a Sloth‚ they rarely know what they look like or anything about them. (Credibility) Today‚ I will be informing you of all the things you could know about Sloths. (Thesis) I will tell you about
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Name: Latifah bt Hj Ishak 214397 Public Speaking- Assignment 2 (Informative speech) Topic: Effects of lack of sleep Organizational order: Topical order Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the effect of lack of sleep for health. Central idea: Lack of sleep or insomnia can lead to several long-term medical conditions. Sleep deprivation can have effects on both your mental and physical health. There are several negative effects of not getting enough sleep. References: Madhura Pandit
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Good morning Mrs Bruneau and fellow students. In my speech I will be explaining to you why I agree with Sir David Attenborough when he says “Without the natural world mankind is doomed!” I will be explaining‚ why the extinction of Red Pandas will have an extremely negative impact on the environment‚ the health of the ecosystem and the natural food chain in the Eastern Himalayas of South East Asia. ... Red pandas are slowly becoming extinct due to threats such as hunting‚ alternative land uses and
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An informative speech about Alzheimer’s Disease General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To let the class know more about the Alzheimer’s Disease. Thesis: Alzheimer’s Disease is a common disease for older people and everyone should know what it is. INTRODUCTION I. Did you know that there are over 26 million cases of Alzheimer’s Disease in the world? II. Does anyone know anyone with this disease? My grandfather had this disease. III. I’m going to give you guys some information about this
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(Name) Topic: The history and a few different traditions of Valentine’s Day General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my speech class of the benefits of moderate indoor tanning. Thesis Statement: There is actually a fascinating history behind Valentine’s Day‚ which I will tell you about today along with some insight to how different countries celebrate this day of love. INTRODUCTION All of us have someone special in our lives. Whether it is a significant other‚ friends
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Austin Knaack Mr. Konen English 11- 4th 11 Jan. 2015 Hard Work to No Work Speech Purpose: Discuss and inform my audience about the value of hard work‚ and how the value of hard work has decreased over time. I. Intro a. Welcome‚ name b. Talking about the value of hard work and how it changed over time c. Hard Work i. Where? ii. When? iii. Why is it not being valued? II. Start of America a. Hard work set the foundation to the new country b. Their hard work (P) i. Countless hours 1. Manual Labor a.
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