Part of this will already be dictated by the type of speech you are assigned. Ask yourself the purpose of the speech.īegin to focus on what you want to say and why. Consider your time requirements and if you can adequately discuss the topic.Ģ. If it takes a while to explain your topic is either too complicated or too broad. Make sure you can describe your topic clearly. Below is a sample of the student's concept map if they focused on knitting.Īfter narrowing the topic, evaluate your speech to see if it is a good fit for your assignment.ġ. One way to develop these ideas is to make a concept map. Homeschooled until college - Should homeschooling be legal? (Persuasive Speech) Parents own their own small business - Shop small and local (Persuasive Speech) Knitting - History of knitting (Informative Speech)Ĭoffee - Fair trade ? (Informative or Persuasive Speech)Ĭomputer Science - How to code (Informative or Demonstration Speech) Recycling and Pollution - How to make wrappers into jewelry (Demonstration Speech) Mystery/Crime Books & Television Shows- How to solve mysteries (Informative Speech) What are some other topics ideas from this list? This could work as a topic for a demonstration speech, though they would need to have the topic approved. Our student might not want to write a speech on recycling, but maybe they have a a great way to reuse/remake something that is normally thrown out. Let's take our student's list as an example. There is always a possibility to find an interesting angle or portion of the topic, but make sure you verify it with a professor first. Overused topics may include abortion, global warming, affirmative action, the death penalty, recycling, and sex and violence in the media. This helps to keep the speech interesting rather than giving an audience information they hear regularly. It is often beneficial (unless the topic is given or encouraged) to avoid heavily discussed topics. Does it work with my assignment? (Is your speech informative, persuasive, etc.).Which topics are most worthy of your time?.With the topics on your list, ask yourself these questions:
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