This class introduces you to the art and sciences of speech writing and delivery.You will research, write and deliver ONE speech this semester.
Problem-Solution Speech
You will choose a topic that you want to talk on.
You will find a problem that we all have (and maybe have to convince us we have this problem)
You will find ONE solution that we can ALL implement immediately to solve the problem.
Example: Have you ever needed to pay a friend but didn’t have cash? What app do you use? Do you
use VENMO where all your friends can see who you own money too? Why use an app that over
shares on social media just to send money? You should Square’s Cash app . The app’s interface is
sleek and easy to use, and there’s no weird newsfeed. This payment app is hardware neutral.
Sure, all your friends may be on Venmo, but maybe not for long: Square Cash is quickly growing more
popular. The app was downloaded more times than Venmo in July and, as of earlier this week, it
ranked higher than Venmo in the Apple App Store in the free finance apps category(Wired, 2021).
Did you see the problem here?
1. need to pay a friend and have no cash
2. using VENMO where your information is shared on social media.
by using both pieces of information I capture ALL audience members- those with a cash payment
issue and those with experience on VENMO.
Do you see the solution?
Square’s cash App
Do you see the arguments to support this solution?
1. app’s interface is sleek and easy to use
2. app is hardware neutral
3. App is popular
Research
You will need at least 3 research articles to support your idea.
Can we find an article on how popular cash apps are? Can we find an article about VENMO with
positives and negatives? Can we find an article about Square’s Cash App with positives and
negatives?
We will then Write
1. a reference page for all articles
2. an outline script for the speech
Don’t worry each week I will show you how and give you examples.
We will Deliver the speech.
1. recorded on your computer or smart phone
2. or delivered live in class on WebEx at dates/ times you sign up for.
This is a BIG unit. It will take us three weeks and there are lots of details in each week that I
skipped here- like how long will my speech be- in this overview.
Take few moments and look through the next three weeks before you do any work. The speech
makes sense when you see the whole process and can work through it at your own pace.
here are 100+ problem solution speech topics grouped by interest area to get you thinking on
your topic
https://www.aha-now.com/social-media-problems-and-solutions/#
Choose something you are intested in.
Choose something you belive in the solution.
Choose something you can explain in 5 minutes.
Professor Amy
This class introduces you to the art and sciences of speech writing and delivery.
You will research and deliver ONE speech this semester.
CHOOSE A TOPIC
1. How do we make college tuition affordable?
2. How can we eliminate steroid use in sports? What is the best solution for depression?
3. How do we deal with America’s growing drug problem?
4. How do we reduce food waste in restaurants?
5. How do we stop race and gender discrimination?
6. How do we stop animal cruelty?
7. How do we ensure that all citizens earn a livable wage?
8. How do we end sexual harassment in the workplace?
9. How do we deal with the water scarcity problem?
10. How do we effectively control the world’s population?
11. How can we put an end to homelessness?
12. How do we solve the world hunger crisis?
13. How do we address the shortage of parking spaces in downtown areas?
14. How can our cities be made more bike- and pedestrian-friendly?
15. How do we balance the right of free speech and the right not to be abused?
16. How can we encourage people to use public transportation?
17. How do we bring neighborhoods closer together?
18. How do we deal with the problem of teen suicide?
19. How do we keep teens from dropping out of high school?
Problem-Solution Speech
You will choose a topic that you want to talk on.
You will find a problem that we all have (and maybe convince us we have this problem)
You will find ONE solution that we can ALL implement immediately to solve the
problem.
Did you see the problem here?
1
2
by using both pieces of information I capture ALL audience members- issue and those with
experience
Do you see the solution?
Do you see the aruguments to support this solution?
1
2.
3.
Research
You will need at least 3 research articles to support your idea.
We will then Write
1. a reference page for all articles (APA
2. an outline
CITATION)
script for the speech
Don’t worry each week I will show you how and give you examples.
Title:
Topic:
Specific Purpose: To persuade you to ______________
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getting Statement:
B. Credibility Statement:
C. Thesis/ Preview:
(transition phrase)
II. Body
A. Problem
1. subpoint #1
2. subpoint #2
(transition phrase)
B.
Solution
1. subpoint #1
2. subpoint #2
(transition phrase)
V. Conclusion
A. Summary: Problem and how solution works
B. Call to Action (what are we to do NOW)
Professor Amy