SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE

LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*

KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor

SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSESTEP # 1Choosing A TopicLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*


Pick Subjects About Which You Know A Great Deal

LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Pick Topics In Which You Are Interested & About Which You Want To Learn MoreLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Pick Issues On Which You Hold Strong Opinions & BeliefsLCCC ENG 111*KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC InstructorSELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


BrainstormCreate Inventory Lists:InterestsSkillsExperiencesHobbiesLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSETo Brainstorm:Free association of words & ideas


CategoriesPeoplePlacesEventsProcessesPlans & Policies



Browse EncyclopediasDictionariesOther Reference MaterialsLCCC ENG 111*KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC InstructorSELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSEWhile these are not considered sources for scholarly research, they are fine for assistance in finding topics.


SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSEUse A Subject-based Search EngineLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*


STEP #2Determine The General PurposeLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Two Types Of General Purpose For Most Classroom Speeches:To InformTo PersuadeLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSESTEP #3Formulate The Specific PurposeLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*


Specific PurposeShould Indicate What The Speaker Wants The Audience To Know Or Believe After The SpeechLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


FIVE TIPS FOR FORMULATING A GOOD SPECIFIC PURPOSE STATEMENTLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


State specific Purpose As A Full Infinitive Phrase, Not A FragmentLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSETo inform my audience how to bake an apple pie.

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Phrase Specific Purpose As a Statement, Not As A Question.

Avoid Figurative Language In The Specific PurposeLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSEIneffective: To inform my audience that baseball stinks.More Effective:To inform my audience that baseball is not a great spectator sport for 3 reasons.EXAMPLES


Specific Purpose Should Not contain Two Or More Unrelated Ideas

Specific Purpose Should Not Be Too Vague Or GeneralLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Questions To Ask About The Specific Purpose:LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Does My Specific Purpose Meet The Assignment?

Can This Specific Purpose Be Accomplished Effectively In The Time Allotted?LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Is My Specific Purpose Relevant To The Audience?

Is My Specific Purpose Too Technical Or Too Trivial?



Central IdeaSharpens & Refines The Specific PurposeLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Central Idea Is A Concise Statement Of What The Speaker Plans To SayLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Central Idea More precise than topic or Specific PurposeSums up the speech in a single statementLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Central IdeaOften Called The Thesis StatementEncapsulates The Main Points To Be PresentedWhat the Speaker Wants The Audience To Remember LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Four Criteria For The Central Idea:LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


C.I. Should Be Expressed In A Full Declarative Sentence.C.I. Should Not Be In The Form Of A Question.LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSEIneffective:Uses of digital photography.More Effective:Digital photography is highly versatile with important uses in medicine, industry, art, and communications.EXAMPLES


C.I. Should Avoid Figurative LanguageC.I. Should Not Be Too Vague Or Too GeneralLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Central Idea Crystallizes Late In Speech Preparation, While Specific Purpose Must Be Conceived Of ImmediatelyLCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSEAfter Main Points are developed.


General Purpose:To InformSpecific Purpose: To inform my audience of the steps to be a Leader in any phase of life.Central Idea:There are four key components of personal & professional leadership: responsibility, authority, resources, & accountability.LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


Main Points:The first key component in being a true leader is Responsibility.The second key component in being a true leader is Authority.The third key component in being a true leader is Resources.The fourth & final key component in being a true leader is Accountability.LCCC ENG 111KimAlyse Popkave, M.Ed., CMI, CPPC Instructor*SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE


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