behind you and supports you every step of the way‚ a best friend. According to the 2004 March 5th article in Gallup News Magazine‚ 73% of Americans have five or more close friends. I have eight; and we have known each other going on six years. After my speech I want you to understand to three different aspects on friendship. Today I’m going to cover three aspects on friendship‚ which are why friendship is important to me and the advantages and disadvantages of having eight best friends. II. Body
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Kelsey Hook COMM 1313 Baldwin 14 October 2011 Informational Speech 2 Topic: Adderall General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the benefits of Adderall as well as the risks from abusing the prescription drug. Thesis Statement: While Adderall is used to benefit people with ADD‚ there are also many risks that come along for those who choose to abuse the prescription drug. Introduction 1. Attention-getter: Would you ever consider taking a pill that makes
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General Purpose: I am giving this speech because this topic is very important to me and I want you to know about it as well. Specific Purpose: I am going to be informing my audience about Rachel’s Challenge in hopes of sharing Rachel’s story. I. Introduction 1. In the year 1999‚ a tragedy at Columbine High school occurred. This is what help start Rachel’s Challenge. 2.Bullying never leads to good out comes. Rachel’s story is proof of that. 3. Today I am here to inform you about Rachel’s
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Outline INTRODUCTION I. (Attention Getter) Opening with a question. How many of you believe brand name drugs are better than generic drugs? II. (Reveal Your Topic) Today‚ I want to talk about generic drugs versus brand name drugs. III. (Establish Credibility) I have been with CVS for four years. I am a nationally certified pharmacy technician (also known as a CPhT). I work alongside many pharmacists and come across many drugs. I have to call doctors every day to change a person’s medication
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Superstitions Informative Speech General Purpose – To Inform Specific Purpose – To inform the audience of superstitions Central Idea – The origin of superstitions‚ the different superstitions‚ superstitions in religions‚ and why people have/create superstitions INTRODUCTION 1. “When you believe in things‚ That you don ’t understand‚ Then you suffer‚ Superstition ain’t the way” –Stevie Wonder 2. Superstitions have been around since the earliest days of humanity a. Everyone has
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Houston Hughes SPC-205-W05 August 23‚ 2011 How to read a topographic map. General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: As a result of my speech my audience will be able to clearly read and identify parts of a topographic map. Central Idea: To read a topographic map correctly one should follow four important steps: study the title of your map; examine your legend; study the contour lines; and view the map in 3D. Introduction: I. Topographic maps are not just any ordinary map. There
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Informative Speech Becky Schaelchlin Topic: The Effects of Diet and Exercise on Human Health Informative Purpose: To instruct Type of Informative Topic: Issues Thesis Statement: Consistent diet and exercise has a positive effect on chronic diseases. INTRODUCTION I. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention‚ as of 2012‚ about half of all adults—117 million people—have one or more chronic health conditions. While seven of the top ten causes of death in 2012 in the US were due to
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Outline Name Liang Liu COM 114 Section #220 Presentation Title: Telecommunication Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the AT&T’s contribution to telecommunication industry. Thesis Statement: AT&T’s innovative development of the transatlantic radiotelephone and communication satellite changed communication and inspired new inventions that would shape the future of the world. INTRODUCTION I. Attention Getter: The first time I came to the United States‚ I was
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Persuasive Speech Template Introduction Get audience attention: Attention all Faulkner State University Students. Commuters are you tired of a long boring drive to Bay Minette to attend your daily classes. On-Campus residents are frustrated with being stuck on campus when you can not drive or get a ride off campus. Indicate purpose and thesis: Today I plan to unleash a cutting edge three part transportation system that will mobilize the students‚ faculty and staff of Faulkner State University
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Melissa McCormick Speech Com 1 Anneka Rogers 9‚ April 2012 Recycling Topic: Recycling General Purpose: To Persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my class to Recycle Intro: Imagine a whole forest being cut down just to store our garbage. This can be stopped if we recycle. Deforestation is a major issue today. This is because man is using natural resources to fulfill his needs. The increase of these demands has led to increasing levels of destruction of our natural resources. These resources
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