You guys did great so far, but I recommended some tweaks for all of you. We're going to do an academic thing called "revise and resubmit" where you repost, to me your revised topic.
I'd like you all to see how your topics have changed and progressed, so please post revisions below.
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Speech Topic: "The Velvet Revolution."
ReplyDeleteMy thesis statement is: Today I would like to tell you about the Velvet Revolution and how it has shaped modern-day Prague.
Some of my main points would be:
-The first week of protest,
-Peaceful demonstrations,
-Václav Havel,
-The aftermath
'd like to give a speech on the prevalence of nuclear weapons, their use over history, and how many countries in the world currently have nuclear weapons.
ReplyDeleteMy thesis: There are many nuclear weapons in the world and there have been many nuclear accidents.
I will present a list of a few of the major nuclear accidents in the past and "close-calls" and correlate them to the countries that have nuclear weapons.
Alastair
Speech topic: Manipulating compliance through social proof
ReplyDeleteThesis statement: The speech is to inform you what social proof is, how it works, and why it works in eliciting compliance.
Main points:
1. Background mechanism of social proof
2. Theory of Social proof (definition)
A. Examples of social proof
i. salting tip jars
ii. doom prophesizing groups
iii. Kitty Genovese murder
3. Factors that increase social proof's effectiveness
A. Isolation
i. eg. Jonestown
B. Similarity
ii. eg. antismoking ads
4. Werther effect (suicides)
I would like to give a speech on the evolution of Reality TV.
ReplyDeleteThesis: Reality TV has become a huge part of our everyday culture and today I would like to talk to you about its evolution over the past few decades and how it has morphed alongside our society.
1. starting with survivor, the first reality show
2. the real world...then and now
3. Competition shows vs. big brother-esq shows
3. budgets and paychecks of reality stars
Speech Topic: Illegal poaching of marine animals
ReplyDeleteThesis: The illegal poaching of marine animals, such as: Whales, seals and Dolphins is detrimental to our environment.
Main points:
1. Current Marine statistics
• Endangered species
2. About marine animals in general
• Seals
• Whales
• Dolphins
o Relation to humans
3. Illegal poaching
• Whose doing it
• What it is used for
• Whose trying to stop it
4.Laws protecting illegal whaling/poaching
5. What we can do to help
I would like to give a speech about the Master Cleanse or "Lemonade Diet." I would discuss various opinions and views of the effectiveness of the cleanse.
ReplyDeleteSome main points would be:
-history/origins of the cleanse
-it's acclaimed health benefits
-controversies over the cleanse
-Steven Zhu
ReplyDeleteThesis: The revenue in the music industry is shifting from CD sales to live show.
- Internet's effect on music and how people are getting new music
- Marketing through social networking
- Selling the experience of a concert vs. CD
- Power shifting from record labels to concert promotion companies/agents/managers
Topic: USC’s academic/ social overhaul
ReplyDeleteThesis: USC’s relatively recent revision of admissions standards and university policies has boosted the university’s academic reputation and damaged its social atmosphere.
Main Points: I will use diverse, individual, student perspectives on the following subjects to support my claim.
-Recent US News Rankings in which SC jumped UCLA
-National Perception
-Local Perception
-More competitive applicant pool
-Stricter policing of dorm life
-Restrictive nature of DPS
-Administrative antagonism directed toward Greek life
Topic: Climbing the Middle Teton
ReplyDeleteThesis: Today I am going to tell you guys what it is like to climb the Middle Teton.
Main Points:
1. What the Middle Teton and mountaineering is
A. Part of Teton Mountain range in Jackson Hole, WY
B. Mountaineering vs. rock climbing
2. What terrain to expect while climbing
A. hiking through forest
B. snow fields
C. boulder fields
D. technical climbing
3. The risks of mountaineering
A. falling
B. loss of appetite
C. altitude sickness
I- Talk about spill and its catastrophic effects- build image of severity
ReplyDeletea. Duration of spill
explosion in april and was just stopped last week
fact
b. Damage to gulf
disruption of habitats
fact
II- methods they used/programs they implemented
a. Image that they were trying to construct
a. Helpful, fixing problem, all the effort they can
b. Taking full responsibility
b. Programs they implemented
a. Online media
b. Public appearances/ involvement of top people
III – How it was executed/ resulted in more problems
a. PR was their chance to salvage rep.
a. They needed to CHANGE public perception
b. How much $ they put into PR
b. Were not prepared
a. Tony Hayward- “believe me want this to be over as much as anyone. I want my life back”
b. Danish rep- “were doing everything we can to help the little people”
I'd like to give an informative speech giving tips to a successful study abroad semester.
ReplyDeleteMy thesis would be that it's surprisingly difficult to adjust to foreign cultures and that if you are going to study abroad, you should prepare yourself for success.
My main points would broadly be:
1. why it relates to the class
(globalization, etc.)
2. why I am qualified to talk on the topic (I
have traveled a lot--live in Scotland,
traveled Europe, am far from home in LA as
it is, etc.)
3. using technological tools such as phone
applications to ease into the adjustment.
4. how to prepare for culture shock.
5. how to get the most out of your experience.
6. what to bring an what not to bring.
7. safety abroad.
Thesis Statement: In today’s society, individuals are very quick to attach the term “obsessive compulsive” to somewhat rigid behaviors, or label extremely organized/hygenic individuals as “obsessive compulsive”. This very loose interpretation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a result of modern media’s portrayal of OCD. Obsessive Compulsive disorder is a very serious and debilitating disorder that is most prominent among individuals of our same age group, 20-30 years olds.
ReplyDeleteMain Points:
I. Common perceptions of obsessive compulsive behavior
a. Popular shows and networks (True Life, A&E, VH1) among the young adult population, which exploit the debilitating nature of OCD for entertainment purposes, taking a degree of seriousness away from the disorder.
b. Stereotyped notions of “obsession” among young adults: common perception of obsession as a choice… For instance, obsession with Orlando Bloom ;) or Yogurtland.
II. What is OCD?
a. Definition, symptoms, and severity
b. Behavioral inflexibility: OCD is not a matter or choice, but the result of a particular brain deficiency
Thesis: I am going to inform the class on the specifics of Reggie Bush's 2004-2005 NCAA violations and the very recent effects that they have had on the University of Southern California and upon Reggie himself.
ReplyDeleteI. The specifics of the NCAA rules that were violated in specific instances (THE CAUSE)
a. The House
b. The Car
c. The Limo Ride
II. The Consequences of the NCAA Violations (THE EFFECT)
a. Removal of Bush's likeness
b. Loss of scholarships, Loss of Bowl Games
III. Arguments for and Against Bush
a. Argument for (Pro Bush)
b. Argument against (Anti Bush)
c. Conclusion as the informative space between
I would like to give my speech on an intro queer theory
ReplyDelete1. Define what queer theory is
-give two to three technical definitions
2. Explain some of the major aspects of queer theory
3. explain its importance in academia and society and why its relevant to our class
Topic: Autism
ReplyDeleteIntro: Statistics on number of people living with Autism. Narrow it down from US to Los Angeles to USC.
Thesis: Although we as (society) assumes autism to be an extremely disabling disease, it actually has a wide range of scopes in which many people can live every day life in a "normal" setting
I. Autism
A. Proper Definition
B. Dfificulties an individual might face while living with Autism
C. Details - cause is unknown. describe genetic.
II. Scopes
A. Aspergers
B. Rett's
C. Child Disintegrative Disorder
Topic: Recruitment
ReplyDeleteIntro: Describing how USC athletics have been affected be recruiting violations.
Thesis: The process of being recruited for athletics to get into a university to give a better understanding of what our peers and friends have to go through.
I. Freshman and sophomore year rules and regulations
a. receiving and sending letters.
b. contacting coaches through email, telephone, and letters.
II. Junior year rules and regulations.
a. number of phone calls allowed per month
b. unofficial visits
III. Senior year rules and regulations
a. committing to your school
b. official visits
c. any regulations that USC athletics have broken and what sanctions are in affect.