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 Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: Public Speaking |
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It's the time of the year where I have to do my public speaking. I'm normally fine with this, but due to exam worries I'm struggling to come up with any ideas.
So, great citizens of YWS, I put it to you to help me come up with a topic I can discuss, research and talk about for 3 minutes. Something that isn't stereotypical would be great.
I don't want facts or anything, just topics. Food for thought.
My past topics included:
Vegetarianism
Witchcraft
Contraception
I'm thinking of doing 'Is reading a lost art?' but still very unsure and need your help.
Thanks,
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Is Reading a lost art? I like it!
I once did 'Do Ghosts exist?' Don't know if that will be alright. I can tell you what I said. It wasn't really a speech, it was debate, and I was arguing that they did. But you could always twist it a bit. |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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| I need a topic for a speech as well. I'm thinking of doing a band I really like...but all in all good luck with that... |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm thinking of doing 'Is reading a lost art?' but still very unsure and need your help. |
I would say 'Is writing a lost art?', because far less people write than read. People of society today believe it is 'geeky' and 'sad' to write, so I love your idea. I would say it is more creative to write than to read, like it is to make art than see it.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Alianna wrote: |
My past topics included:
Vegetarianism
Witchcraft
Contraception |
Are you vegetarian?
Hmm... "is reading a lost art" sounds very cool. You could also talk about writing with that--two in one.
Or animal/pet cruelty. That's a worthy topic that needs more publicity. A lot of people seem to think that because OUR race has serious problems, we shouldn't focus on the serious problems of other races...
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Alianna wrote: |
My past topics included:
Vegetarianism
Witchcraft
Contraception |
Are you vegetarian?
Hmm... "is reading a lost art" sounds very cool. You could also talk about writing with that--two in one.
Or animal/pet cruelty. That's a worthy topic that needs more publicity. A lot of people seem to think that because OUR race has serious problems, we shouldn't focus on the serious problems of other races...
~Azila~ |
Yes, I am a vegetarian.
Animal Cruelty is nearly always done by at least four other people. So is Abortion, Capital Punishment, Euthanasia, Footballers pay and some other things.
Thanks for the input guys.
Help!!!!!!!! I may just go with the whole reading and writing thing....
Alainna
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I agree Azila. Here are a few more ideas:
Should we allow abortions?
Do terrorists deserve human rights?
Should we allow animal testing?
Should we do more about global warming?
Are video games a new form of corruption?
Should we allow fox-hunting?
Is that what you mean? Sorry if I slipped in a couple of obvious ones there. If I get anymore ideas I'll let ya know. |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Alianna wrote: |
Yes, I am a vegetarian.
Animal Cruelty is nearly always done by at least four other people. So is Abortion, Capital Punishment, Euthanasia, Footballers pay and some other things. |
Yayness! I am too. *toasts to vegetarians*
Oh, and I didn't realize about the animal cruelty thing... I guess that's good that it's a popular topic! Hmm... Aedomir pointed out some good ones. Let's see:
Seal hunting (for fur)
Oil drilling
Cancer/research
Darfur
Child Sponsorships
...most of those things are in the For the Cause usergroup... you might want to check it out. 
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Can your topic be about absolutely anything?
If you decide to do "Is reading a lost art?" send me a PM because I just did a nine-page research paper on a similar subject and I'd be glad to share some of my sources with you. |
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| This one might spark some controversy, but perhaps evolution vs. creationism? |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Can your topic be about absolutely anything?
If you decide to do "Is reading a lost art?" send me a PM because I just did a nine-page research paper on a similar subject and I'd be glad to share some of my sources with you. |
More or less anything.
Oooh, that would be great. Thank you. I'll pm you when I'm certain that I am doing that.
Thanks for all the help guys!
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| I personally think you can't go wrong with food. I had to do a report to convine people to eat chocolate. It's the easiest topic I've ever had. |
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Oh! I just thought of another one!
What about the 2020 summit? I don't know a huge amount about it, but it's in the newspapers all the time and it's becoming a very big topic. |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys for all the ideas - I actually have already done my public speaking (Is reading a lost art?) and I got an A*!
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Thanks guys for all the ideas - I actually have already done my public speaking (Is reading a lost art?) and I got an A*!
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Well done! |
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