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Organizational Pattern: Problem/Solution

Speech Goal: To persuade my audience that they should complete their college degrees.

Proposition:  I want my audience to finish their college degrees.

Introduction:

A. You are doing something at this moment that has the potential to give you an advantage over 60.6% of Americans.

B. It is something that will help you throughout your life and can give a sense of accomplishment and financial comfort.

C. So what is it you are doing? You are earning a college degree.

Transition: You might think that something so easy would be common? Unfortunately, it is not.

I. Americans suffer from dissatisfaction with their careers.

A. For too many people, they wake up every day, spend their day working in a job in which they feel trapped, underpaid, and unsatisfied. They want their lives to matter, and they want to feel like they are making a contribution to the world.

B. How many of you have ever worked a job that made you feel that way? My first job was sacking groceries Crest Foods. There is nothing wrong with sacking groceries, and I know some people who loved it. For me, however, I knew I wanted something else in my life.

C. In a recent Gallup Poll, 70% of Americans either hate their jobs or are seriously disengaged.

Transition: While there are several factors involved in this high level of satisfaction, getting a college degree can help change the trajectory.

II. Completing your college degree can help you be more fulfilled in your career.

A. The College Board Report shows that college graduates earned an average of 40% more than people who hold no college degree.

B. A College degree gives you a sense of direction:

1. You choose the career you enter.

2. You open the door to opportunities.

3. You establish professional relationships and experience along the way.

Conclusion

A. What you are doing right now is important. College is not easy and it takes effort, but that effort will pay off.

B. Can you be happy and successful in life without a college degree? Certainly. But the degree you are working to earn can make the path easier.

References

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Get Your Degree!

Audience Analysis: The audience is likely to be aware of the importance of getting a college degree, but they may not be aware of the tremendous advantages it gives them.

Organizational Pattern: Motivated Sequence

Speech Goal: To persuade my audience that they should complete their college degrees.

Proposition:  I want my audience to finish their college degrees.

Pattern: Motivational Sequence

I. (ATTENTION): You’ve entered world and landed a job. You’ve been working there for 5 years and it’s another day. The alarm goes off; you climb out of bed, get ready for work. It’s another day in your life and career. You can’t wait to work because you love what you do. You love the people you work with. You love the paycheck you earn. And you feel like your work matters; both to you and to others.

II. (Need) For too many Americans, that scenario does not describe their day.

A. For too many people, they wake up every day; spend their day working in a job in which they feel trapped, underpaid, and unsatisfied. They want their lives to matter, and they want to feel like they are making a contribution to the world.

B. How many of you have ever worked a job that made you feel that way? My first job was sacking groceries Crest Foods. There is nothing wrong with sacking groceries, and I know some people who loved it. For me, however, I knew I wanted something else in my life.

C. In a recent Gallup Poll, 70% of Americans either hate their jobs or are seriously disengaged.

III. (Satisfaction): Thankfully, you are doing something right this moment that gives you a better chance of not being that person: you are earning a college degree.

A. The College Board Report shows that college graduates earned an average of 40% more than people who hold no college degree.

B. A College degree gives you a sense of direction:

1. You choose the career you enter.

2. You open the door to opportunities.

3. You establish professional relationships and experience along the way.

IV. (VISUALIZATION): Imagine your life if you complete your college degree.

A. My father-in-law had a great career as a builder, building houses and making good money; but he worked all the time and wore himself out. He enjoyed it, but he wished he could go have gone to college. He wished he could have been a vet. And he wanted his children to have the opportunity he did not.

B. Today, his son makes good money working in an engineering firm, one of his daughters is a Physician’s Assistant, and his other daughter spends her day teaching children. All of them have rewarding careers that they chose.

C. Story or example of someone who decided to become a donor.

V. ACTION: You can someone who finds this kind of fulfillment.

A. You’ve started right. You are a college student. You have chosen a major and you are working hard.

B. Your future depends on what you do today. Your life and your career depend on how hard you work now. It can be a rewarding investment.

References

(You need 4 credible sources that support your argument)

The Importance of a College Degree

Audience Analysis: Since this speech is being given to college students, I assume they will already agree with my topic but need to be motivated to follow through with their beliefs.

Proposition: I want my audience to commit to finishing their college degree.

Pattern: Criteria Satisfaction

I. We all share the goal of being successful in our lives.

a. Successful in our relationships

b. Successful in our careers

c. Successful in our communities

Transition: While everyone wants to be successful, not everyone is aware of something that helps them to be successful.

II. Obtaining your college degree is a great start to being successful.

a. Studies, stats, or stories of lasting college relationships.

b. Studies, stats, or stories of career satisfaction (financial, satisfaction)

c. Studies, stats, or stories showing community involvement with college.

Conclusion

C. A college degree gives you a significant advantage toward being successful in life.

D. Since we are already in college, we should make the most of it.

References

(You need 4 credible sources that support your argument)

The Benefits of a Christian College Education

Audience Analysis: Since this speech is being given to students at a Christian college, I am assuming the majority will be in favor of my position and that I need to motivate them to appreciate what they have.

Proposition: I want my audience to have a deeper appreciation for Christian education.

Criteria: Comparative Advantage.

Introduction:

A. How many of you had a choice to attend a state school? How many of you have friends who attend state schools?

B. Not everyone is in favor of Christian education.

a. Some say it is too expensive

b. Some say it is too sheltered

C. Today I want to tell you why I believe Christian education is better than a state-school education.

I. Christian education provides a better learning environment than state-schools.

a. Studies, stories, or stats that support your point about Christian schools

b. Studies, stories, or stats that further support your point about public schools.

Transition: Not only is the learning environment better at a Christian college, the social environment is better.

II. Christian education provides a better social environment than state-schools.

a. Studies, stories, or stats that support your point about Christian schools

b. Studies, stories, or stats that further support your point about public schools.

Transition: As important as the learning and social environment is, I believe the final point is the strongest point for people of faith.

III. Christian education provides a better spiritual environment than state-schools.

a. Studies, stories, or stats that support your point about Christian schools

b. Studies, stories, or stats that further support your point about public schools.

Conclusion

A. Are Christian schools perfect? You an I know they are obviously not.

B. Are all State-schools evil? Obviously not. I know good, faithful, successful people who are graduates of state schools.

C. I do believe that Christian education provides a better environment than state-schools.

References

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