Speech Archive
Smokey Talks Fall 2019
1st Place: Heather Winter, “New Zealand’s Proposal for Clean Water Legislation” 2nd Place: Daniel Sassone, “Humanitarian Warfare” 3rd Place: Jake […]
Jon Stewart’s Statement on the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Before Watching: Be ready to pick out the individual propositions and premises in Jon Stewart’s argument. This argument will involve […]
“Treat Patients As Humans” Persuasive Outline Example
This preparation outline represents a common structure for a persuasive speech written by a student. Remember that your teacher or instructor […]
“Art In Schools” Persuasive Outline Example
This preparation outline represents a common structure for a persuasive speech. Remember that your teacher or instructor is the final […]
“Food Deserts” Informative Speech Outline
This preparation outline represents the common structure of an informative speech. Remember that your teacher or instructor is the final […]
“Best Buddies International” Informative Outline Example
This preparation outline represents the common structure of an informative speech. Remember that your teacher or instructor is the final […]
James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Debate, 1965
Before Watching: You may watch the entire debate video if you like, but we suggest beginning at 32:21 and ending […]
Andrew Bastawrous, “Get Your Next Eye Exam on a Smartphone”
Before Watching: When are visual aids most necessary in a speech? When pitching a product, policy, or idea, what examples […]
Joe Smith, “How to Use One Paper Towel”
Before Watching: Does a persuasive speech have to be loaded with information to be effective? How much information is too […]
Ronald Reagan’s Response to the Challenger Explosion, 1986
Before Watching: President Reagan addressed the United States after the nation was shaken by the explosion of the Challenger space […]