and Introductions Conclusions
A Good Introduction:
Has an attention getter Establishes YOUR credibility (credibility statement) Relates the material to your audience (relevance statement) Presents the topic Previews the main points of the speech (thesis statement)
Attention Getter:
Story/ Narrative try connecting to the clincher Questions DO NOT USE A QUESTION!!!! Quotation use sparingly Interesting fact or statistic but explain it! Compliment the Audience Identify with the Audience Use Technology - be sure to introduce it! Solicit Participation only if you are sure they
Good v. Bad
"Recently a 23 year old professional football player, Thomas Herrion, died from an as yet to be determined cause." "Heart problems, deteriorating joints, and arthritis. These aren't just health problems facing senior citizens. Current research is showing that these ailments are likely to be faced by a seemingly unlikely group of individuals--the professional athlete."
Credibility Statement
Why are you credible to speak on this topic? What have you done to prepare for this speech? NOT the credibility of the author/researcher who you are speaking
Good vs. Bad
"I've watched football since I've been in grade school." "I am majoring in Health and Kinesiology, and have been following an ongoing research study being conducted by the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes at the University of North Carolina that is looking into long term effects of athletic competition." "My senior for project my physiology class focused on medical issues faced by
Relevance Statement
Makes the relationship between your topic and the audience clear. Focus on relationships of value between the topic and the audience...what might the audience value that would make them interested in your topic?
Good vs. Bad
"Thomas Herrion is close to us in age." "As individual's who care about your own health and the health and wellbeing of others, you will be interested to hear about the dangers of pushing your body too far."
Thesis Statement/Preview
Contains the general message and the previews the main points. Announces the topic and main ideas.
In other words it:
Good vs. Bad
"I want to talk to you about athlete obesity and early death." "Athletes in the clinically obese range risk suffering from a number of medical problems in the future, including heart problems, joint deterioration, and arthritis."
A Good Conclusison
Restates the thesis Reviews the main points Ends with a memorable thought (clincher)
Clincher
Referring Back to the Attention Getter especially in the narrative Quotation be sure it is relevant Call to Action make sure it is truly actionable
ABOVE ALL DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW INFO HERE!!!
Good vs. Bad
"I guess you can see it's not a good idea to bulk up." "If Thomas Herrion were to be given a chance to speak out in an ESPN interview, what might he have to say to us regarding current trends in professional athletics training?"