...Lucy Vue Public Speaking NE 11A.M Janet Nobles Informative Speech Outline Objective: To inform To inform the audience about a history background of the Hmong people. Intro: I have a lot of people asking me this question every time they finished asking me what nationality I am. What is Hmong? That triggers me! Sometimes it is heard for me to answer them because I don’t know the real answer to it and I would just say “we are Asian, we don’t have a country and we are not Mongolian.” This question, what is Hmong finally led me to research on my own people history, therefore I finally found out interesting information. I. What is Hmong? a) Hmong are an ethnic group from the mountain regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. b) The Hmong claim an origin in the Yellow River region of China. In Martha Ratliff’s 2004 book, Vocabulary of Environment and Subsistence in Proto-language, there is linguistic evidence to suggest that they have occupied the same areas of southern China for at least the past 2,000 years. c) 'Miao' people, a group with whom Hmong people are often identified. II. Hmong Rituals and Culture a) An article in www. Pbs.org stated about the Hmong religion is traditionally animist. According to Hmong cosmology, the human body is the host for a number of souls. The isolation and separation of one or more of these souls from the body can cause disease, depression and death. Curing rites are therefore referred to as "soul-calling rituals"...
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...Informative Speech Outline Topic or Title: Everything Shih Tzu General Speech Goal: To inform about Shih Tzus Specific Speech Goal: At the end of my presentation the audience will have gained information about Shih Tzus Introduction i. • Attention Getter: Six years ago, I gained a best friend. There was a group of puppies and I just picked my favorite one. He happened to be a Shih Tzu, and I did not know anything about Shih Tzus at the time so I did not really know what to expect. I named him Duke, and that is when I got to learn about the Shih Tzu breed. ii. • Establish Credibility: Now that I had a Shih Tzu, I started learning and experiencing new things about him everyday as well as looking online about his breed and such. iii. • Connection to Audience (Motivation): As a dog lover, I have had many dogs. I learned that you can’t just pick any dog to live in a small apartment with you. There is many differences in dog breeds and not all of them will work for you and your environment. iv. • Thesis: I am going to inform you about Shih Tzus because it might just be the right dog for you. I am going to tell you what a Shih Tzu is, their history, physical appearance, and temperament. Transition: So, is a Shih Tzu the right kind of dog for you? Body I. What is a Shih Tzu and their history? a. • A Shih Tzu is one of the oldest breeds in the world. They originated in Tibet where Shih Tzus and similar breeds were...
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...Informative Speech Outline Template Your Name: COMS 101 Date Due: 01 Oct 2012 Organization: Topical pattern. Audience analysis: 3 Junior Leaders in the US Army, 2 single Soldiers and a Father of 2 young teens boys. Topic: The moral decline of society caused by the base values being changed and manipulated by the society that surrounds us. Rhetorical Purpose: To inform my audience about the influence of Soldiers in the U.S. Army Redemptive Purpose: To show the importance of instilling the Army Values in young Soldiers, so that perhaps, they will have a base from which to teach the next generations values to guide them morally. Introduction: I. Attention-getter These two items I am going to show you in a minute I am sure you have all seen at one time or another. Please take a moment and think about what type of feelings these bring about. II. Establish Credibility I am responsible for the moral and ethical behavior of not just my own children but for any Soldier that is placed under my leadership. III. Purpose Statement As the father of my children and leader of Soldiers. I must ensure that they have the right values to steer them morally through our world. I have instilled my family’s values in my children from an early age. As for the Soldiers I am trying to instill the Army Values , sometimes this is difficult because some Soldiers have been raised for the last 18yrs or more with their family values that may be in...
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...BCOM-3950 October 21, 2015 Informative speech outline Specific Purpose: To inform the audience how to enhance credibility when making conversation at work-related social events. Central Idea: To inform my classmates how to enhance credibility when making conversation at work-related social event by engaging in a conversation, being honesty, and keep confidences. Introduction: I. Today I would like to inform you on how to enhance your credibility when making conversation at work-related social events. Dr. Victor Fund said, “A good leader is probably no different in any culture in the sense that a good leader must have credibility.” II. Gaining credibility at work is very important. It will determine if you will move up or stay in the same position within a company. There are many ways one can go about to enhance credibility, however I would like to talk about three key points that I found will be more useful. III. First I will talk about how to engage in a conversation; second I would like to express the importance of being honest and third keeping confidences. During work-related social events we must take advantage to network with colleagues. However, it can be hard to actually engage in a conversation, especially if you are shy. But we have to step out of our comfort zone and overcome our fear. Body: I. Ways to engage in a conversation is to look approachable, begin with a question and show interest and give compliments. According to Healthguidnace...
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...Informative Speech: Nuclear Energy Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to inform others about the production, utilizations and impacts of nuclear energy. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: When most people think of nuclear energy, the first thing that comes to their minds is a devastating bomb explosion or a nuclear power plant meltdown. But, in reality, nuclear energy is a sustainable energy source that has an enormous variety of uses. B. Thesis: The uses of nuclear energy range from being a clean, renewable energy source to cutting edge medical procedures. C. Credibility: The world's first exposure to nuclear energy came with the detonation of two atomic bombs in Japan in 1945. Scientists perceived a positive aspect of these terrible events; they hoped that the power of nuclear energy could be harnessed for human good. Those hopes have been recognized, but to only a small extent. Starting in the 1970s, opposition to nuclear power rose. D. Preview: I will be talking about only a fraction of the production, applications and effects /rewards of nuclear energy. Including: i. What nuclear energy is and how nuclear energy is made. ii. Uses of nuclear energy. iii. Advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Transition: First, Let’s explore what nuclear energy is and how it is made. BODY First Main Point II. Nuclear energy is any method of doing work that makes use of nuclear fission or nuclear fusion reactions. The term refers to both the uncontrolled...
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...the dump. It was so disgusting and stink; I remember smelling it in my sleep for several days. What caught my attention, was a fish caught in the plastic from a six pack of sodas. I was devastated by the effects of non- recycling and from then on decided to help save our planet earth. 2. (Tie to the audience) People with health issues have been hospitalized and died due to pollution. Kids with asthma are direct targets of the people who choose not to recycle. Pollution of our waters, pollutes our fresh grown fruits and vegetables that we all eat. It kills our natural resources and animals. 3. Today I’m going to explain what recycling causes and how it affects our lives now and in the future. Transition to body of speech I will start with the definition of what recycling is. 1. What is recycling? A. According to Wikipedia, Recycling is processing used materials (waste) into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to plastic production. 1. Recycling trucks come around once every two weeks to collect recyclable trash, most likely a blue or green can. 2. Residential areas, schools, and businesses are forced to recycle. B. Recycling is...
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...Speech Title: The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round and ‘Round General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my classmates about the church bus ministry I serve in Thesis: Having a church bus ministry allows for millions across the world to attend church wherewith they would have no other way to do so. Organization: Topical Pattern I. Introduction A. Has anyone ever been up early on a Sunday morning and watched as a bus travelled past your house? That was more than likely a church bus. In most people’s groggy state of mind in the morning, the bus horn may sound like the call of the wild! (Attention getter; Common ground) B. Pastor Jack Hyles of Hammond, Indiana is remembered for building one of the largest rolling Sunday Schools in America...
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...Hello I am writing today to inform you about a particular topic. This topic is about heart disease; heart disease covers many different conditions that have to do with the heart. From coronary disease to blood vessel disease. These diseases have results such as heart rhythm problems, children can also be born with such diseases. Heart disease is a shortened term for the correct medical name called Cardiovascular disease. Heart disease symptoms vary depending on the type of heart disease that you have. Symptoms however vary from chest pain, to shortness of breath. Symptoms even are so intricate as numbness in the limbs or even jaw pain. These symptoms are warning signs, most of the time you will go un-diagnosed with-out having a heart attack...
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...Name: _Celeste XXXXX____ Speech Title: Bible vs Quran Purpose: (Why are you giving this talk?) To inform the similarities and the differences within the similarities of the two books. Thesis: (What is your major argument?) Even though both books are considered to be God’s word, we find them contradicting each other. I. Introduction A. Greeting: Hi, my name is Celeste and today I am going to talk to you about the similarities and the differences within the similarities of the two books. B. Attention getter more than 1.6 Billion people follow the rules of this book that is considered holy. Yet, more than 2.4 billion follow another book also considered holy. That’s right, I am talking about the Quran and the Bible. C. Credibility statement: My bibles...I was brought up in a Christian environment. D. Thesis statement: Even though both books are considered to be God’s word, we find them contradicting each other. E. Preview of main points, Similarity 1, God’s word. Difference: By who. Similarity 2, Jesus. Difference: His story in each book Similarity 3: One True God. Difference: Who is He? Transition II. Body A. Main point #1 they both state to be the Word of God The Quran: a. 29:48 b. 18:23-24 c. 2:2-3 d. 38:29 The Bible: a) 2 Timothy 3:16 b) John 10:35 c) Acts 4:24-25 Subordinate point (e.g., "According to…") The difference: The Qur’an scriptures contradicts the Bible Support (e.g., example, statistic, visual, testimonial) Mohammed...
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...INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: An anonymous author once said, “The difference between an itch and an allergy is about one hundred bucks” (Iz Quotes, n.d.). Psychological Orientation: We are living in the allergy season, with the rise of pollen and environmental factors, causing them to affect 10-30% of the global population (Schmidt, 2016). As I began following the reports of allergies, I first did not understand why our bodies respond to certain allergens negatively and how it can be treated. So, I did research to teach myself. Logical Orientation: As many of us often deal with seasonal allergies, it is important to know where our seasonal allergies come from, the symptoms, and how it can be treated. In these next few minutes I want to explain where our seasonal allergies come from, how it is often shown, and the treatments. BODY I. The first thing I want to share is that seasonal allergies are our body’s response to environmental factors. A. Pollen is “ a mass of microspores in a seed plant appearing usually as a fine dust” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.) 1. Plants exposure to carbon dioxide leads to more pollination (Schmidt, 2016) 2. Plants begin to pollinate and send the pollen in the air (Cohen, 2013) 3. We inhale the pollen, causing the immune system to produce antibodies B. Mold from the indoors and outdoors cause distress in the immune system 1. The highest peak of mold in the United States is during the colder months Transition: Now that you know where our seasonal...
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...and driving you get tunnel vision. (transition) If commercials and stories of lost loved ones are not enough to convince you, maybe some scientific research will help. II. Main point 2: Let’s get down to some hard facts. A. Sub-point 1: Here are some of the key findings. B. Sub-point 2: Texting while driving have the same effect as a drunk driver. (transition) Now that we have all the information. III. Main point 3: What can we do about it? A. Sub-point 1: I have always been an avid texter. B. Sub-point 2: Is a text message really important? (transition) Not only texting or using your phone while driving impairs your ability. I. Summary: It is dangerous for people around you. II. Closing: I hope this speech has persuaded you to stop...
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...Title: Pygmy Elephants General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform about the endangered Pygmy elephants 1. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Satus... Endangered. Population... Less than 1,200. Starving, dying, and unprotected is an every day thing. For the Borneo Pygmy elephant, this is life. (WWF-Malaysia) B. Reasons to Listen: The Pygmy elephants found in the Malaysian state of Sabah, are a sub species of Asian elephants that has been endangered since 1986. C. Credibility: The first time I went to the zoo as a kid, I fell in love with the elephants. I became interested in their origins. I wish to one day travel to either Asia or Africa, where elephants are natives. D. Thesis: The Borneo Pygmy elephant is an endangered specie that is threatened by logging, poisoning and increasing contact with humans. E. Preview: To understand more about the Borneo Pygmy elephants, I will first talk about logging in the elephants' habitat. Then, I will speak about poisoning. Lastly, I will talk about the increasing contact humans have had with these elephants. 2. Body A. First Main Point: The areas where these elephants need to survive are the same forests where the most intensive logging in Sabah has taken place, because flatlands and valleys suffer the lowest cost when taking away timber. About 40 percent of Sabah's forests had been lost int he past four decades. A WWF study has shown that these elephants rather be on the lowland forests because...
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...Preparation Outline 2: Informative by Raluchi Ikegwuonu Specific Purpose: I want the audience to understand types of beers. Thesis Sentence: There are four types of beer. Intorduction There may be a time in your life when you sit down in a bar, draft house, or restaurant and want to order a beer. You want to understand what is available, but what do you say or what beer do you pick? I am Raluchi Ikegwuonu and I have been brewing my own beer for the last two years, and I can help you with these decisions. Set back if you like beer ready your taste buds if not just listen I can help you with understanding beer. Body I. You could decide to drink or order a Lager. A. Lagers are sometimes lighter in body and more crisp than...
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...Dementia Alzheimer’s I. INTRODUCTION a. Attention Device – Alzheimer’s disease has had a huge impact on many lives. The Alz.org, estimates that about a half million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. 1 in 9 people over the age of 65 is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. b. Tie to the audience – Everyone has a loved one over the age of 65 or may know someone who has a tough time remembering things, and even witness strange behavior in elderly people. Behaviors such as wearing multiple layers of clothes, aggressiveness and even lack of communication. These may very well be symptoms c. Credentials – In 2009 my grandmother, who was 69 years of age was diagnosed with dementia Alzheimer’s. I have sought resources to help me care for her better d. Purpose – My goal is spread awareness about Alzheimer’s, a long-term disease, and the effects that it has on one’s life. e. Thesis/Preview – Alzheimer’s is also known as memory loss, a brain eating disease that is the most common form of dementia amongst elderly over the age of 65. I will be giving the overview of the following: stages, symptoms, effects and treatments for dementia Alzheimer’s. II. Body a. Main Point One – First I would like to give an overview about what Alzheimer’s exactly is and how it changes lives. 1. As the sixth leading cause of death, Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that causes memory loss. The brain gets destroyed and nerve cells eventually die away. The...
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...* Alcatraz Informative Speech Outline General Purpose: To inform the class Specific Purpose: To describe to the audience a brief history of Alcatraz. Thesis: Alcatraz has been a popular social topic because of the mystery that surrounds it and the stories exaggerated in movies and television shows. INTRODUCTION I. If you disobey the rules of society, they send you to prison; if you disobey the rules of the prison, they send you to Alcatraz. II. Alcatraz has been a popular social topic because of the mystery that surrounds it and the stories of mistreatment and escape attempts exaggerated in movies and television shows. III. Alcatraz served as the federal government’s response to post-prohibition America. Both the institution and the men confined within its walls are a part of this era. The most famous inmate being, Al Capone and others like George “Machine Gun” Kelly and Robert Stroud, the “Birdman of Alcatraz”. A. First, I will talk about the penitentiary opening where difficult prisoners from other institutions would be transferred to Alcatraz, also known as “The Rock”. B. Then, I will discuss life on the island and as an inmate in the prison. C. And last, I will discuss the popular culture of Alcatraz; including some failed escape attempts before the closing of the prison. BODY I. First, I will talk about the penitentiary opening where difficult prisoners from other institutions would be transferred to Alcatraz. A. Alcatraz opened in 1934, as a wave...
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