I. General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my Public Speaking class about Chicago crime Attention Getter: "I did not deserve to die that night. It was not my time." "I pray for the person who has done this to me. I wish he could feel the pain that he put me through." (Barnum, 2003).
In 2001, Louis Guccione Jr. repeatedly stabbed his newly-ex girlfriend, Dana Roppo, when she requested a breakup. In her victim impact statement in the courtroom, she pleaded to the jury the first sentences that Art Barnum, a Chicago Tribune reporter copied and put into a 2003 edition of the newspaper and that I now began the presentation with. Relevance to audience: Many of us in this class are around the age of nineteen, the same age that Dana Roppo was when she was attacked. She only wanted a ride home when she was nearly killed. Like many other victims of Chicago crime, she was not expecting it. Crime in one city affects crime in every city. The stories of the crimes in this city is much like the story of the crime in our own city. Although the Greater Houston area is not considered to be as dangerous place to live, we experience the same dangers as Chicago. Heed these warnings as such. Dana Roppo was not expecting to be stabbed. Credibility material: Since the assignment of this project, our group has been reading articles from Chicago newspapers, blogs, news stations, and government agencies. Thesis: Today, we will look at Chicago crime through
Laura Holland, an upcoming journalist whose need to answer “What if?” leads her on an exploration of the legal system to investigate a hypothetical case of self-defense if she had shot and killed her attacker. Against the will of her husband, and EMDR therapist, Laura works closely with Thomas Bennett, hotshot Atlanta defense attorney, who happens to have an uncanny resemblance to her attacker, to discover if her self-defense plea would uphold in court. Will Laura survive the emotional rollercoaster of flashbacks, fear, doubt, empowerment, and determination that comes along with reliving the attack, or will it break her?
Attention getter- “can you imagine home much it must have hurt Mr. Alexander when you stuck that knife right into his chest?” asked Juan Martinez to Jodi Arias after she complined of the pain from her cut finger.
"Mom, Dad, can I please please go on this trip? Please! Can I go to Washington DC/ New York trip please! Pretty please with a cherry on top!" Have you asked this to your parents before or yet? Every year, for the eighth graders, they go in their Washington DC/ New York trip. This trip is an educational trip to see important monuments and landmarks. You will get a very fun and educational experience, if you go. If your child/children go to this trip they will make memories with their friends that will last for a life time. Here are some reasons that will show you that you should let your child/children go to this trip.
I was looking for a real life example of someone that found a way to work through an impossible problem, when I got stuck on Chicago. I’ve never really been to Chicago, that stuck thing was a metaphor, but when I think of Chicago I think of bears and bulls and cubs. Chicago seems like a place with lots of meat. Not real clear on why, but in my head Chicago is a meaty place.1 The Chicago, in my head, has a sound too, the clarinet and saxophones first danced with the horns and rhythms of jazz happened in Chicago and I hear that in its name.2 Chicago, in my head, is full of grit, big people, and cold weather.
Purpose: After listening to my speech, the audience will be more educated on Texas’s roadside attractions, as well as relate to the sites I will discuss in my presentation.
some pay equity progress has been made primarily in developed countries in Canada and Europe,
1. This informative speech on “The Cause of Homelessness “is very Inform able and worth listening to, because in today’s economy it could be you or me. Some seem to think homelessness is choice. I find this speech relevant to the world I live in today, due to the high unemployment rate, declining job market, and the economic hardships that families are enduring. This topic is not a broad one, but yet can be spoke of in depth due to the fact I see many homeless people but never thought it would be me until I seen a family friend who has lost everything, this is what made me more aware that it is not just a choice and any day it could be me. So when you see
Baby Blues, the most common and mildest form of mood disorder can last up to two weeks after having a baby without the mother needing treatment.
c.ii. This disease develops at a slow pace so most people don’t notice the symptoms.
Create a 5-6 minute presentation using PowerPoint visuals. Make sure your PowerPoint follows the guidelines discussed in class. The purpose of the presentation should be to inform the audience. Your presentation should reflect a topic, theme, or issue relevant to your major. For ideas of topics, you may consider looking at issues of Crains’ Chicago, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, cnn.com, The Huffington Post, NPR.org, Slate, Wired, or industry-specific papers/journals in your area of study.
I want to share with you about a process that can be helpful in determining a major. The process includes determining possible college majors of interest, collecting data
Transition signal: In conclusion, the next time you fill up your gas tank might not be cheaper, but at least you will know why you are paying more for gas.
Thesis Statement: Through his early life experiences and with the knowledge he left behind, Sir Isaac Newton was able to develop calculus, natural forces, and optics. From birth to early childhood, Isaac Newton overcame many personal, social, and mental hardships. It is through these experiences that helped create him to be the person we know today, that is why he is worthy of the Scientist of the Century award.
Laughter relates to positive thinking. The positive thinking helps us to improve our immune system and become healthier. It helps in removing the negative thoughts from our mind and not letting our immune system become worse further.
Credibility: I am a credible source for this topic through all of the research I have found.