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Chapter 6

Choosing a Topic

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Boundless Communications
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Section 1
Finding and Selecting a Topic
The Importance of Choosing a Good Topic

Choosing a good topic is an essential step towards delivering an effective speech.

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Your Areas of Expertise

When selecting a topic consider areas in which you have expertise.

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Your Areas of Interest

Consider areas that you are interested in when trying to select a topic for your speech.

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Brainstorming

Brainstorming is one method to finding the right topic for a speech.

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Scoping Your Topic

Once you have generated a variety of ideas, it is time to narrow the topic to ensure it fits the scope of your speech.

Section 2
Establishing a Purpose and a Thesis
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General Purpose

Examine the general purpose of why you're speaking; every idea in your speech should connect to that purpose to reinforce your thesis.

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Specific Purpose of a Speech

The specific purpose of a speech fuses the topic and general purpose.

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Defining the Thesis

Your thesis statement should clearly articulate the purpose and main points of your speech.

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