Overview
Students will choose a topic, then outline their speech to include an opening, body and summary and be graded on how well they outline these points. See the video below for tips.
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Student Example: Kimbe Starks, Business Communication 325. Spring 2022 (Use as an example only)
Topic: Being an Entrepreneur Intro:
How often do you come in contact with an entrepreneur of your same ethnic background?
P1: What is an entrepreneur?
-Misconception vs reality of entrepreneurs
-Increases creativity and responsibility of an individual
-How does being an entrepreneur impact those around you?
P2: compare having a 9-5 to being an entrepreneur
-How does having a 9-5 differ? Pros and Cons
-Include standards that must be met to obtain a 9-5
- show how entrepreneurship gives a better representation of one’s esteem
P3: Devil's advocate: Why more people should invest in a 9-5 rather than being an entrepreneur.
-emphasize the benefits of a 9-5 that one doesn’t achieve being an entrepreneur
-include how a 9-5 is not a bad first step into becoming an entrepreneur
- Highlight main points on being pro entrepreneur for future terms rather than a 9-5
Conclusion/Summary:
Summarize how being an entrepreneur is a better choice long term.
-highlight the effectiveness of being your own boss
- insert examples of influencers that are entrepreneurs (minority)
-Tie the conclusion back to the opening of seeing entrepreneurs of the same ethnic background and how more entrepreneurs bring inspiration to up-and-coming entrepreneurs and future business owners.