General goal: To inform Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the 3 main organisms that are genetically modified. Method of organization: Topical Introduction A. Hook- The year is 1982, scientists Ralph Brinster and Richard Palmiter were in their lab and curious if anything would happen by inserting a human growth hormone into an animal. They experimented this idea by using a mouse. The results of that experiment? The Supermouse was created. The Supermouse was over twice as big as
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Doctors Plato, Laws 4.720a: "There are men that are doctors, we say, and others that are doctors' assistants; but we call the latter also, to be sure, by the name of 'doctors.' These, whether they be free-born or slaves, acquire their art under the direction of their masters, by observation and practice and not by the study of nature—which is the way in which the free-born doctors have learnt the art themselves and in which they instruct their own disciples. You are also aware that, as the
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Lexi Baca B.Stoutamore WRI 95.04 16 November 2014 Music Piracy Informative Essay I Digital music piracy is the theft of online music. Millions of people pirate music without a second thought. Many websites also provide people with pirated music and videos. People use music and other multimedia online. It is more convenient and easy than purchasing a CD. Influences such as social, economic, and behaviors increase the likelihood of one pirating music (Jeong, Bong-Keun). There are negative and
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Topic: Basketball General Purpose: The development of basketball. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the sport of basketball and how it evolved to be one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports. Thesis: Basketball’s great history, great players and great teams have revolutionized the sport into an international sensation. Main points: 1. Basketball was invented in December 1891 by the Canadian educator, and physician James Naismith. Naismith introduced the game
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Although Peterson dazzled the Oklahoma faithful for three injury-plagued seasons, he didn't receive a penny. Whether to pay college athletes has never been a more controversial, discussed topic than it is today, and Peterson offered his opinion Wednesday. MORE: Northwestern against its own players' union | Peterson's recovery report "When I was in college, I know personally, as far as jersey sales and ticket sales, I helped make that university a lot of money," Peterson said during a
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Dalanah Smith EH100 Angela Johnson 9:15-10:45 Rough Draft I am going to help college students save money by grocery shopping for under $20. This information will be very essential to the average college student because like me, most college students would rather save their money for other things. College students also get bored very fast with on-campus food and it is also very expensive. The first thing the student will do is make a list of things that they need. They can put things they
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Cameron Thomas Tyler Petty ENG 103 2/3/12 Informative Project Sports have been a huge part of my life since I first began watching the New York Yankees with my dad when I was a kid. This very team developed a bond between my dad and I that will last my whole life. This bond lead to the best vacation of my life, and still strengthens my relationship with my father to this day. For as long as I can remember, my dad and I have wanted to attend a Yankees home game in New York. To both
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Arts Experience Writing Assignment The music performances I saw at the Recital Hall were a unique and different experience for me. The classical pieces are not music that I normally listen to on a daily basis. The pieces contain no lyrics yet it still relates to the audience. The music provokes emotions in the audience. I experienced this firsthand when I listened to the first performance “Divertimento in D Major, K. 136.” The song was well balanced by the accompaniment of the violin, viola
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Informative Speech Purpose: To inform my Com 110 audience about the implications of overpopulation Thesis: To grasp the true concept of overpopulation and its possible effects on the world we will look at the effects it has on our resources, pollution and the economy. Organizational Pattern: Topical I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: When you think of the word “overpopulation” you may think of an overcrowded dining center or not being able to find a table at the library during finals
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Title: “Win one for my dad” Speaker: Ty Webb General Purpose: Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about why I would like to place first in a golf tournament Design: Topical Introduction Attention Getter Life is full of challenges, William Adams once wrote “You can have anything you want--if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” Adapt to Self I believe this is true and
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How voodoo started Voodoo is a religion that was brought to the Western coasts by slaves from Africa. It is believed to have started in Haiti in 1724 as a snake cult that worshipped many spirits pertaining to daily life experiences. The practices were intermingled with many Catholic rituals and saints. It was first brought to the Louisiana area in 1804 by Cuban plantation owners who were displaced by revolution and brought their slaves with them. Beliefs At first glance, it seems that a
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Ikjap Singh Ching Ching Tan COMM 20N th 29 March 2015 Stoned to Death. Wait! What? In today’s world, advancing technology and everincreasing ways of fast communication between people, have somehow made people very selfcentered. Even if we take a walk around the campus, we will find eight out of ten people glued to their phones; snapchatting, instagramming or fixing their makeup with the frontcamera. How many of us know what’s happening outside our campus, city or country
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Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking It is a nerve-racking day in the classroom. You are zoning out and thinking about your plans for the weekend, when all of a sudden everyone claps and the teacher calls out your name. Immediately your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, and your throat closes up. It is your turn to present your speech to the class. In your lifetime, there will be numerous occasions where you will have to speak to the public, speak to a stranger, or just voice your
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Progress report for English final paper Outline A. Thesis: In The Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad weaves and intertwines the themes of civilization and savage. In doing so, he shows the reader that civilizations are not always civilized and that primitives are not always savage. B. Definitions of civilization and savage 1 Official definitions 2 European viewpoint C. Colonization of Africa 1 History of 2 Reason for 3Treatment of natives D. Charles Marlow’s experience in
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Vera Blazevska Professor Shenkler Communication in Action 7 November 2014 Informative Speech General Purpose: To inform my audience about The Republic of Macedonia I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: Zdravo na site! Kako se osekjame denes? For those of you who do not speak Macedonian let me translate. Hello, everyone! Everyone doing well today? B. Purpose Statement: Today I would like to inform you about my home country, Macedonia. C. Credibility Statement: I lived in Macedonia for 16
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Tiger Woods When you think of the most popular icons in today’s sports world, you probably think of LeBron James or Tom Brady or Derek Jeter. Well Tiger Woods is right up there at the top of the list of not only professional golfers, but professional athletes everywhere. Tiger is arguably on his way to being the greatest and most dominant athlete in the history of any sport. He has already won 79 PGA Tour events, including 14 major championships, both of those are second all time. And he isn’t
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1. No, I do not think there was a difference in how the women were treated in captivity. Mary Rowlandson was not treated with the same brutality and harm others had. She was not raped or brutalized by the Indians. The Indians told her she wouldn’t be hurt as long as she didn’t give anyone problems. She felt safe from the kindness of her master who told her he would sell her back to her husband. Also, she is paid with food and others by the Indians for her sewing. Mary Jemison was welcomed and
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Topic: Technology and Social Media Specific Purpose: To inform my Communication 101 Class about the negative effects of technology and social media. Central Idea: As we live caught up in this busy life, we do not see the downfall to social media, and how technology has taken over our world. It creates insecurities; it takes up most of your time, and leads to failure in relationships. Introduction Attention Getter: How many times do you check your smartphone? Yes, I bet that was a hard
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Andrew van Klaveren Dr. Hafiza Nilofar Khan EN100-09 Informative Essay April 11, 2014 Genetic Engineering of DNA: What Is It and Why Do We Do It? Do you have a health disorder that you wished you had never been born with? Many people do, but now there is a way to make that wish come true. Genetic engineering, or GE, is when scientists modify the DNA in a living cell. GE could be used to fix flawed genes that cause complications. Genetic engineering has been occurring for thousands of
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the common disease known as schizophrenia Thesis Statement: According to NIMH.com “(National Institute of Mental Health) defines schizophrenia as a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history.” Organizational Pattern: Topical I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Do you know someone who has difficulty concentrating, sleeping, or has intense highs and lows of feelings? These are early signs of someone with
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Introduction Attention Getter: I’m sure everyone like me has their own perception of voodoo most people think includes black magic, evil spirits, and causing harm to others. But in all reality is used mostly for beneficial reasons. Reveal your topic: Today I’m going to discuss what Voodoo actually is and what religion practices it for. Establish Credibility: Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez have both been suspected to have use Voodoo to alter certain things. Thesis Statement: Voodoo can be
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Topic: Healthy Eating Specific: How to eat Carbohydrates Intro (thesis): Carbohydrates are onf the main type of nutrients which provides energy for our often referred as “carbs” are an important part of your diets, but it doesn’t mean you’re free to load up with cookies and cupcakes to get your daily carb amount. Today, I will explain the difference between good and bad carbohydrates. Idea One: (SIMPLE AND COMPLEX): Carbohydrate are an important part of a healthy, well balanced diet but
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Finding the Right Position I am here today to give you some helpful tips to get the job you want! Finding the right job can be a difficult task, having some helpful tips to make the search a little easier and less intimidating. I. The job search a. Researching the job you want 1) Entering the proper wording 2) Keyword searching b. Know the location you want to work in 1) Have a mileage radius in mind c. Have a realistic salary range 1) Know the salary range for the position so you know
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Michelle Frattaroli, Timothy Watts, Rachel Comm. 100.56A Topic: Thyroid General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: At the end of this speech, the audience will be able to discuss the basic Thyroid function and common thyroid disorders. Thesis: The Thyroid is a vital gland that produces hormones circulated through the bloodstream to make all your organs work. Introduction I. The Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is in the front of your neck and has two lobes that are connected by
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Tattoo Informative Speech Thirty years ago the percentage of people with tattoos was one percent today that number has increased to one to four. As a fan of tattoos I have gone through the excitement and pain of getting one getting a tattoo is becoming more and more popular amongst college students. Now days what only used to be property of sailors, outlaws, and biker gangs. Now it is a popular body decoration for many people from favorite teams or personalized symbols people have found many
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Name: Gaurav Sharma Sapkota Topic: Caffeine and its effect Organizational Pattern: Topical General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about caffeine, its effects and ways to reduce its consumption. Central Idea (Thesis): Caffeine is the most commonly consumed drug throughout the world that can lead to various health effect and can be reduced by several ways. Introduction: Do you ever feel like having a cup of coffee to study late night or having a monster or red bull
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Name: Dixie Chavez Date: 04-01-15 Organizational Pattern: Spatial General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Mexico City. Thesis Statement: Mexico City is filled with many historic attractions, to explore with its rich and glorious Aztec heritage, an intriguing colonial past and exhilarating new world. Introduction: The Distrito Federal, or Mexico City as it is called in English, has no comparison when it comes to other cities in
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Alesha Fulton Writing 1 Sarah Burnett 11/14/14 Obesity Intro Paragraph It is very shocking to find that being overweight/obese, basically gives you a death wish. From the start, if one is obese, it is considered unhealthy. There are many causes of death and disability linked to obesity. Some are high blood pressure, diabetes 1 and 2, and high cholesterol. If the obesity rate was lowered, the death rate of people all around the world would also decline. This issue is not
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PREPARATION INFORMATION SPEECH OUTLINE WORKSHEET (adapted from: Osborn & Osborn, 1997) DIRECTIONS: Hand this rough draft worksheet in as directed in class. Remember you will hand in a typed version of this worksheet on the day of your speech presentation. Speech Title: Benefits of chocolate Specific Purpose: At the end the presentation the audience will be informed on why they should add more chocolate to their lives I. Introduction (Your goal here is to draw us into your speech...) A
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To: Tony Maddox, Current Managing Director of CNN From: Lenie Kucera CC: Erica Ruscio Date: December 11, 2014 Subject: How Does the Media Play a Role in Race and Crime Introduction: One of the biggest social problems in today’s society is the growth of racism in contemporary news coverage and how racial expectations are negatively portrayed through major crime stories. Racism has been a subtly increasing social problem in the media with the stereotypical perceptions of different ethnicities
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