4. Skill Builder Write a specific-goal statement for each of the following situations. Then translate your goal into an effective thesis:

a. A farewell speech honoring a not-toopopular manager at his retirement dinner.

b. A training session introducing a new emergency e vacuation p lan.

c. A kickoff speech for the United Way payroll d eduction c ampaign.

d. An appeal to the boss to hire an additional employee in your department.

e. A proposal to your department head for changing course requirements for the major.

f. A banker’s speech to an economics class on the topic “The Changing Banking Industry.”

g. A request to your landlord for new office carpeting.