Topic Selection
Just as the types of speeches are different, your topics will also be different depending on the type of speech you are giving. Remember that for an informative speech your goal is to share information with an audience – you are not creating an argument. For a persuasive speech, you are creating an argument, but remember that you need to consider the audience at every step along the way. In this section, you’ll be guided along the process of picking effective speech topics.
LibraryLearn Video: Research Process
- Research Process
What is the research process?
Where and how do you begin?
What do you need to do to get from the moment when you’re given the assignment to turning in your final paper?
Research doesn’t have to be daunting. Think of research as a process of discovery. With a research plan and an open mind, you will collect new insights and develop key academic and professional skills.
This video will introduce you to the purpose of research and present strategies to successfully begin your research journey.
LibraryLearn Video: How to Narrow Your Topic
- How to Narrow Your Topic
This video will break down the cycle of the research process, and explain how to choose and narrow a topic into a research question.
The following three strategies might be helpful to focus your thoughts and research progress into the shape of your academic assignment.