COM 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Impromptu Speaking, Five Ws, Veganism
20 Mar 2017
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Saying a few words at a work/family gathering. Opening: address/thank the organizer, brief attention getting introduction (personal story, humor, asking questions) Body: 1-2 main points few sentences to elaborate on your main points, use examples. Conclusion: short summary linking back to main point, thank organizers/audience. Point: state the point youre trying to make on the topic. Reason: give the reason for the statement you made. Example: use an example to justify your point. Point: restate the point in the conclusion. Point (introduction) climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. Reason (body) numerous studies have shown the impact of climate change. We can see the effects of climate change everywhere we go. Example (body) nyc: several decades ago, nyc saw much more predictable weather patterns. Today, drastically severe winters and summers fluctuate unpredictably. Point (conclusion) for these reasons, climate change is an urgent environmental challenge: issues, pros vs. cons, conclusions.
