General Purpose Statement
“To persuade”
“To inform”
Specific Purpose Statement
will include general purpose statement, the focus and the audience
short and concise, not too general or specific
Thesis
Clear and concise statement that gives a look at the presentation
included: general purpose statement, specific purpose statement, topic and direction, main points, and organizational pattern
Things to consider when selecting a topic
Yourself- something that you are passionate about
Audience- something that connects to them, they are interested in
Purpose & Occasion- plan time wisely, how long to prepare? how long is the presentation? etc.