CHOOSING AND DEVELOPING A TOPIC IT IS IMPORTANT

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU SELECT A TOPIC OF INTEREST TO YOU: • Researching

CHOOSING AN INTERESTING TOPIC When looking for a topic consider: Ø Your favorite hobbies

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A TOPIC: ü Is this topic appropriate to the occasion? ü

WHEN NARROWING YOUR TOPIC ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. What does the reader most

DEFINING THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF YOUR RESEARCH TOPIC • What do you hope to

SPECIFIC PURPOSE IS EXPRESSED IN THE FORM OF A PURPOSE STATEMENT • A Purpose

THREE CRITERIA FOR A GOOD PURPOSE STATEMENT: 1. Should be receiver oriented 2. Should

EXAMPLES OF PURPOSE STATEMENTS: • After listening to my speech, the class will be

THE THESIS STATEMENT • • • Central idea of your speech is Main idea

LET’S REVIEW Why is it important to choose a topic of interest to you?

TRUE OR FALSE? • When narrowing my topic I should not consider my audience.

IN CONCLUSION • Topic selection is a very important element to successful writing. •

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CHOOSING AND DEVELOPING A TOPIC

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU SELECT A TOPIC OF INTEREST TO YOU: • Researching will be more fun • Audience will be interested if you are

CHOOSING AN INTERESTING TOPIC When looking for a topic consider: Ø Your favorite hobbies Ø Personal experiences Ø Values- what is important to you Ø Interests- what would you like to learn more about?

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING A TOPIC: ü Is this topic appropriate to the occasion? ü Will this topic appeal to my readers’ interests? ü Is this topic something I can write about with enthusiasm and insight? ü Will I be able to offer a fresh perspective on this topic?

WHEN NARROWING YOUR TOPIC ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. What does the reader most likely know about this subject? 2. What elements are most important to this topic? 3. How much can I research and write in the timeframe given?

DEFINING THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF YOUR RESEARCH TOPIC • What do you hope to accomplish? • What topic do you want to write about and why? • How will your audience be affected by your writing?

SPECIFIC PURPOSE IS EXPRESSED IN THE FORM OF A PURPOSE STATEMENT • A Purpose statement is a complete sentence describing exactly what you want your speech to accomplish

THREE CRITERIA FOR A GOOD PURPOSE STATEMENT: 1. Should be receiver oriented 2. Should be specific 3. Should be realistic

EXAMPLES OF PURPOSE STATEMENTS: • After listening to my speech, the class will be able to list five important things to remember when scuba diving for the first time. (Informative) • After listening to my speech, the class will realize the importance of voting, and feel encouraged to take part in the next election. (Persuasive)

THE THESIS STATEMENT • • • Central idea of your speech is Main idea you want your audience to remember Stated in beginning and end of your speech Constructed at the end of creating your speech The thesis is much more focused than your purpose statement

LET’S REVIEW Why is it important to choose a topic of interest to you? • Researching will be more fun • Audience interest

TRUE OR FALSE? • When narrowing my topic I should not consider my audience. FALSE!!!!

IN CONCLUSION • Topic selection is a very important element to successful writing. • When choosing a topic look for one that will interest you as well as your audience.