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1 Selecting Your Topic The Better Speaker Series 274

2 Personal Experience Interests Career Family Education
Two Sources Personal Experience Interests Career Family Education

3 Reference Material Websites Books Magazines Newspapers
Two Sources Reference Material Websites Books Magazines Newspapers

4 Get Inspired Write it down!

5 Narrow Your Selection Your Audience How many people? Age range?
Familiar with the subject? Similar education, interests, backgrounds, and experiences?

6 Narrow Your Selection The Occasion Does the event have a theme?
When are you scheduled to speak? What will happen after your speech?

7 Narrow Your Selection Your Own Abilities Enthusiasm and interest
Knowledge base Are you an authority?

8 Narrow Your Selection Be Specific
Is the topic specific enough for the time allotted? Do the sub-points support the topic and add to the speech? What can be cut from the body of the speech?

9 Conclusion Personal Experience + Resources + Consideration = An Excellent Speech Topic!

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