The outline

Has technology helped connect people or isolate them?

General-purpose

The main goal of this topic is to show if technology has aided or isolated people, yet it has been noted that with technology, people can easily contact with one another and economic growth has increased.

Specific purpose

Social media platforms have made it easier for people to communicate with one another, improve relationships with coworkers, and boost growth and productivity on a broad scale.

Thesis statement

This research looks at the ways in which technology has aided humans on a large scale.

Introduction

Technology has become a part of our lives in the modern world, and it has the ability to make our lives easier and more comfortable. No, it does not isolate men or make us feel lonely; rather, it assists people in connecting with one another. Various advanced tools have been introduced with the help of technology, allowing people to connect with their loved ones.

4 Main points

1)It has improved efficiency and speed.

2)It has aided in the improvement of the storage system as well as the communication process.

3)Medical and educational sectors have benefited from technological advancements.

4)Modern technology has made it possible for humans to live comfortably.

Conclusion

It may be stated that technology has made human life considerably easier and has aided in the growth of the economy. Furthermore, it has been noticed that technology does not isolate them, but rather facilitates communication.
 
 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSUASIVE SPEECH R. Neal Montgomery, Instructor The purpose of this speech is to persuade the class to think or act differently on a particular topic. All topics must come from the persuasive speech topic list posted in Canvas or pre-approved by the instructor. Time Length: Your speech shall be 6-8 minutes long. Plan and practice your speech ahead of time so you know how long it will be. Research: Research is required for this speech. 1. Research is required for this speech. 2. You must include at least six research sources for this speech to be included and properly cited in your Works Consulted, using MLA format. 3. You must mention at least five references during your speech presentation (in-text citations), including sufficient documentation in the body of your Presentation Outline: who said it and what makes them an expert, where they said it, and what type of resource is it (book, article, video, etc.), when they said it, that is date of publication, what they said, either in a quote or paraphrase. 4. You are welcome to use dictionaries, although they are not considered research sources. Preparation Outline: As with your informative speech, you need to create a formal Preparation Outline, including a bibliography, to be turned in the day you give your speech. No outline, no speech. A copy of your speaking outline is not acceptable. 1. The outline must be in Times New Roman, 12-point font. 2. Use the examples in your textbook, from the class list of resources, and your graded informative speech preparation outline. 3. Your Preparation Outline must include all the following: (1) Top left corner: name, Persuasive Speech Outline, date (single-spaced). (2) Specific Purpose, Central Idea. (3) The speech outline should be properly numbered. (4) An Introduction (titled - centered and in bold) - written out in numbered outline form with the four objectives described in the textbook chapter on introductions - hook, reveal your topic, credibility, preview. (5) A Body (titled-centered and in bold) - written in numbered outline form and main points developed with supporting information (sub-points, sub-sub points, etc.). (6) Titled single-sentence Transitions - written out between introduction and first main point and between each of the main points (no written transition t between last main point and conclusion). (7) Clear references to your research sources made during your speech must be included in the outline, including author, name of the source, and date of publication. This is a common error. (8) Since you are writing out your references in your outline, there is no need to include "parenthetical citations" (also called "in-text citations") at the end of the sentence containing the reference. This is a common error. (9) A Conclusion (titled - centered and in bold) - written out in numbered outline form including a summary statement and memorable concluding remarks. (10) All points on your outline should be full sentences. Write it as you would say it. No single words or phrases, abbreviations, parentheses, bold, etc. This is a common error. (11) Use only one sentence per point, sub-point, etc. No paragraphs. This is a common error.