Session 3 Topic Selection By Elanor J. McCoy

Select A Topic Things to consider Assigned Topic Vs Self-Selected Topic General Speech Purpose- Why am I speaking on this topic for this particular audience and occasion? Informative- to increase audience understanding – don’t speak under or over their heads Persuasive – To influence audience choices

Choosing A Topic Consider your own personal interest and passions Topic Mapping Narrowing the Topic Specific Purpose Thesis Statement

Making A Claim Make the thesis statement relevant Make the thesis statement motivating