Thesis Statement and Outline

49582015 蔡昆霖 Speech HW3

Topic

The three best way to travel from Taipei to Kaoshiung.

Specific goal

Let people knows that there are three kinds of best way to use, and different approach have different

experiences itself.

Thesis statement

There are three best way to travel from Taipei to Kacshiung. To ride the bicycle, to take the train or to take the High Speed Rail, respectively. For your own different purpose, you can use different ways to travel.

Outline

1. You can choose to ride the bicycle.

A. If you have many times and wants to look the scene or go to the scenery spot.

1. This kind of trip will spend you a lot of times, but on the other hand, it is the most

interesting way to travel.

2. You do not have to by the tickets, but you still have to prepare some money or you want to sleep beside the rode in the night.

B. To ride the bicycle is the slowest way to travel.

1. This trip may takes you one or two weeks.

2. You can take the train.

A. If you do not have many times but you still want to look the scene on the way.

1. To take the train, you don't have to worry about you waste too much of time.

2. On the train, you can just sitting and look the scene outside the window.

3. Don't worry about the money, you only have to pay the tickets, it's not so expensive.

B. The speed of the train is median above these three ways.

1. This trip will takes you 6 hours or a day.

2. If you don't have much money and so many times, you can choose this one.

3. You can take the High Speed Rail.

A. If you have less time and have to got to kaoshiung right away.

1. High Speed Rail is fast and the only thing you don't have to worry about is time.

2. This approach is good for you if you just go to Kaoshiung for bussiness, because times is money, if you save the time, you save the money.

3. The ticket is not so cheap.

B. To take the High Speed Rail is the fast way to Kaoshiung.

1. To take the High Speed Rail only takes you about one hour to two hours.

2. If you don;t have much to to waste, you can shoose this one, it will help you to save your time.

HW3 – Thesis Statement and Outline

49582049 黃奕瓏 Ken Huang

Topic	Wisdom in Baseball
General goal	I want my audience to know that baseball is a game not only of power but full of wisdom as well.
Specific goal	I want my audience to know three main technical terms in the ball games.
Thesis statement	The wisdom in the ball games shows in three main technical terms: type of pitch, batting strategy, and defense.
Outline	I. Type of pitch A. Every great pitcher has more than one master pitch which can almost blind every batter. B. Though pitchers do not have a great slider or sinker, he can easily strike batters out by using good pitching tactics. C. Common pitch types include fastball, slider, sinker, change-up, etc, and each of these has an unique track. II. Batting strategy A. Batting strategy is a trick that the batter received from the couch when man on base situation. The purpose is to increase the opportunity to get runs. B. Common strategy such as hit-and-run, run-and-hit, steal base, and push bunt are frequently used in Asian baseball which is so called"small ball." III. Defense A. Statistics is considered the biggest part of the game. According to the batting statistics, pitchers and fielders can take different strategy against the batter. B. Intentional walk, fielders in or out, and defense shift are common strategies of defense. The purpose is to avoid potential run-batted-in and sometimes to plan a double play.

HW3 – Thesis Statement and Outline

49582020 薛瑋瑩 Ceria

General goal: I want to inform my audience.

Specific goal: I want my audience to understand advantages of online shopping.

Thesis statement: The advantages of online shopping are saving time, convenience, various selections and saving money.

Since the developing of Internet, online shopping is a blossoming activity. There are four main advantages of online shopping.

I. The first advantage of online shopping is saving time.

Compare online shopping with local brick and mortar stores

1. Every local brick and mortar stores have the operating hours; you can't buy whatever you want at any time.

2. Online shopping is accessible round the clock. You can buy whatever you want at any time.

II. The second advantage of online shopping is convenient

A. You can browse through many items and purchase anything without going out.

B. You don't have to worry about how to receive the items because some of the online shopping websites deliver the things to the buyer's home.

C. The search engine provides people a good way to search what they want to buy.

D. There are clear categories for people to search what they want. People can easily search and do shopping on the internet rather than finding things item-by-item.

III. The third advantage of online shopping is various selections.

A. According to the condition of each item on the Internet. There are three types of items.

1. Secondhand items sold at auction.

2. New items sold at auction

3. New items sold at shopping website

B. You can purchase some items that only sold overseas on the Internet.

IV. The final advantage of online hopping is saving money.

A. You can bid for what you want with other people at an auction.

B. Sometimes there are some discounts only for online shopping.

HW of statement & outline

49582041王中綾Julia Wang Specific goal I want my audience understand the potentiality of investing fine art. Thesis statement Art is not a unrealistic to our life nor a boring activity just to killing time, but it can be very profitable and cultivating if you pay attention to appreciate them. Outline of speech I. Fine art should be more than an entertainment A. People in Taiwan care less about fine art than gossip news, lacking of cultural cultivation. B. A sense of appreciating beautiful thing will enhance the capacity of observing the lovely side of the world. II. Fine art investment should be noticed A. Fine art is an emerging way of investing and is getting popular these years because of its stability. B. Stock market and fund are not making money anymore and they are not as safe as fine art investment. C. Nowadays fine art investment is not just a "upper level" activity. 1. People from middle class has the conception of this high-repaid investment. 2. Piece of fine art only worths more than its original prize. III. Fine art investment should be planned A. Make your investing budget in order to avoid that your are unable to make ends meet. B. Make sure the purpose of buying the art piece. 1. Invest 2. Collect 3. Both C. Foster the advanced taste of aesthetics D. Find a good and right approach to purchase art works

Speech Outline (HW3)

49582045 金心宇

Topic: Characteristics of a goodwill ambassador in campus.

General goal: I want my audience to know what goodwill ambassador is and the characteristics of a goodwill ambassador in campus.

Specific goal: I want my audience to understand the characteristics that a fine goodwill ambassador in campus must have are far more than only good looking.

Thesis statement: Being a goodwill ambassador, establishing refined posture and etiquette, friendly attitude, and willingness to help people are more important than only nice appearance.

Outline

I. What is goodwill ambassador in campus?

A. Goodwill ambassador in campus is a group of students who represent the school.

B. Activities and work

1. Be advertisement for our school.

2. Welcome certain visitors to our school.

3. Award prizes for our school or other institution.

4. Volunteers for community service.

II. General impression of goodwill ambassador

1. Good looking yet no specialty, just like showgirls wearing cheongsam.
2. Except being selling point of the school, it is a meaningless group.

III. Characteristics of a goodwill ambassador

A. appearance

B. inner-beauty

1. refined posture and etiquette

2. friendly and humble attitude

3. willingness to help people

IV. Conclusion

Good looking isn't equal to skin-deep. And the process of becoming a goodwill ambassador is more important than the purpose.

Sources:

Book

Mark L. Knapp and Judith A. Hall. (1992). Nonverbal Communication In Human Interaction (3^rd ed.). Harcourt Brace College.

News

劉婉君（民９７年５月６日）。學生迎賓接客，李家同不認同。自由電子報。

HW3

HW3

49582040 李昀儒 Benetta

Topic：

Riding Bicycle

Specific Goal：

I want my audience to know the Bike Paths of Taipei.

Thesis Statement：

I want to introduce the additional information about

riding bicycle and the main Bike Paths in Taipei.

Speech Outline：

I. Matters needing before starting off.

A. Bicycle knowledge

1. There are six simple steps to check the bicycle.

2. Your own bicycle and the rent bicycle.

B. Estimating physical condition.

Prepare abundantly before the trip to avoid tiring out.

II. The introduction of Bike Paths

A. There are four main paths in Taipei County, and the

scenic spots nearby the paths.

B. There are six main paths in Taipei City, and the scenic

spots nearby the paths.

C. Which stations of MRT provide for bicycle carry?

D. To choose the most proper route to ride.

III. The etiquette of riding bicycle in the Bike Paths.

Speech Blueprint – Homework 3

Speech Blueprint – Homework 3

應外三 49582005 洪新皓 David

I. Subject: Sustainable Development
Topic: Masdar City

II. Specific Goal:
I want my audience to know the project of the Masdar City by the 5Ws and 1H analysis.

III. Thesis Statements:
Masdar City is an epochal program to carry out the ideal of environmentally sustainable development by three criteria: renewable energy, recycling, reducing.

IV. Outline of The Speech

1. The brief of the program:

1. Where is the city? - Abu Dhabi.

2. Who drives the project? - Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company

3. When was the plan started? – April, 2006

2. The program's outlook:
   Why do they build the city?

1. Drive the economic diversification

2. Maintain Abu Dhabi's position in evolving global energy markets

3. Position the UAE as a developer of technology

4. Make a great contribution to sustainable development

3. The design of sustainable development:
   How to achieve the goal? In what kinds of methods?

1. Renewable energy

a. Solar power panels

b. Wind power generators

c. Personal rapid transit system

2. Recycling

a. Recycling of waste water

b. Recycling of all waste products

3. Reducing

a. City's orientation

b. Shades of high-dense buildings

c. Wind towers

d. Desalinated water

HW3 Thesis Statement and Outline Draft 49582018 林依亭

General goal: to inform Specific goal: I want my audience to know more about the importance of applying appropriate cosmetics. Thesis statement: According to physical level and mental level, applying cosmetics can be beneficial as long as it is appropriate. Outline: I. On physical level, the amount of cosmetics we apply has a lot to do with a healthy facial skin. A. Without any cosmetics, our face expose to the polluted air and ultraviolet rays. 1. my experience: A rash of pimples, sunburn and allergy during the time when I spent 30 minutes riding to school with nothing on my face 2. outside supporting resources: Compare the statistics between the present and the prior citizens who consulting skin doctors. B. With too much cosmetics, our face will accelerate aging or sometimes worsen if the cleansing is not throughout. 1. my experience: The pimples on my face got worsen whenever I tried to cover them with heavy makes-up. 2. outside supporting resources: A research points out that applying heavy cosmetics speed up the face aging. II. As to mental level, it is considerable that applying cosmetics is seen a kind of politeness, on one hand. A. Without any cosmetics, you may look exhausted, sleepy or however awful impression others will bear toward you. 1. my experience: Whenever I tend not to apply make-up, my attitude toward the day or the event is obvious pathic. 2. supporting resources: Through my convey with some classmates, those who are lazy to put anything on face are not so adorable especially when those whose faces are in ill condition. B. With too much cosmetics, it sometimes gives a negative impression. 1. my experience: My feelings toward those who wear heavy make-up is superficial. 2. outside resources: Almost all elders who I have asked bear the same or even objective feelings toward those with heavy makes-up. III. On the other hand, makes-up can provide you confidence and energy but, at the same time, it can also draw you dimmer if you put too much reliance on it. A. With proper makes-up, you feel more energetic through a brighter looking 1. my experience: Compared with the days when I didn't wear any make up, I felt relatively positive and confident with some make up. 2. outside resources: Interviewing with my female classmates, I received almost no agreement from those who apply make up. B. Relatively, those who try to put as much make-up as they can are lacking a sense of safety: the more they put on, the less confident they are. 1. my experience: Whenever there are something wrong on my face, I am more anxious than usual about how to cover those defects. 2. outside resources: A psychological study support this idea.

speech outline 應外三 呂偉萱 Patricia 49582036

應外三 呂偉萱 49582036

Topic: The benefits of walking

General goal: I want to inform my audience.

Specific goal: I want my audience to know the benefits of walking.

Thesis statement: Walking has four main benefits: health benefits, economic benefits, social benefits, environmental benefits.

Outline

Ⅰ. Walking has health benefits

A. Walking reduces physical health risks

1. Control your blood pressure, preventing high risk of heart attack and stroke.

2. Improve strength and coordination to reduce the rate of falls, fractures and injures.

B. Walking strengths your mind and spirit

1. Regularly walking can improve self-confidence, mood, and depression.

2. Walking can fresh your brain to think in a positive way.

Ⅱ. Walking has economic benefits

A. Walking is the most convenient exercise.

1. It doesn't have time and space limit.

2. It is the least costly form of physical exercise.

B. Walking improves local business

1. People are more willing to shopping from one shop to another when walking.

2. Vendors and night market developed well by the flow of walking people.

Ⅲ. Walking has social benefits

A. Walking is a great way to socialize with friends and people.

1. You have more chances to meet people when walking

2. You can chat with friends when walking

B. Walking makes commodity or schools harmonious and populous

1. More walking people create a safer environment.

2. More students walk in the campus energize the school.

Ⅳ. Walking has environmental benefits

A. Walking is the most environmental-friendly mode of transportation

1. Reduce the release of carbon dioxide

2. Reduce noises of traffic

B. Walking can reduce traffic accidents

1. Walk to school or to work can release traffic congestion during rush hour.

2. The pedestrian facilities are used more often.

Outline the Body of the Speech

張淑媛 應外4 49482051 Topic: Healthy Weight Loss Specific goal: I want my audience to recognize the three basic and healthy ways to lose weight. Thesis statement: Three basic and healthy ways of losing weight are to change our lifestyle, to understand what we need, and to increase our activity levels. Outline the Body of the Speech: I. The first basic and healthy way of losing weight is to change our lifestyle. A. We can change our eating habits. 1. Decrease the portion of food. 2. Do not eat anymore after 6 p.m. 3. Do not skip any meal. 4. Choose the food which contain of high fiber and vitamin, but low calorie. B. We also can change our drinking habits. 1. Replace soda water and beverages with water. 2. Stop taking sugar in tea and coffee. II. The second basic and healthy way of losing weight is to understand what our body needs. A. We can pay attention to food labels. 1. Almost every kind of food has a food label on the outside of packaged food. 2. We can learn how to read food labels. 3. Food labels generally include calories, fat, vitamin, sodium, and so on. B. We must to know how much calorie that our body needs each day. 1. Calculate our BMI. 2. Everyone needs different amount of calorie. III. The third basic and healthy way of losing weight is to increase our activity levels. A. Some people who do not like gyms also can lose weight by doing an exercise. 1. Choose some activities or sports that we like. 2. We also can do light exercises. B. Besides losing weight, there are other advantages of doing exercise regularly. 1. Build muscle. 2. Feel better. 3. Keep fit.

Speech Outline (HW3)

應外三，49582029，劉靖緹 Annie

Topic: International Suzuki Association

Idea List:

Every child can learn

Parents' involvement

Early beginning

Listening

Repetition Teaching

Learning with other children method

Graded repertoire

Delayed reading

Perform frequently, individually and in groups

Instrument: piano, cello, violin, and flute brief introduction

Practice

Begin at young age

Founder-Shinichi Suzuki

Location: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, American, Europe

Music concert & meetings

Suzuki Method World Convention

Asia Suzuki Association Conference

International Suzuki Association Conference Musical events

Grand concert (summer camp)

Specific goal: I want my audience to recognize International Suzuki Association.

Thesis statement: The three basic things you have to know about International Suzuki Association are the establishing background, the teaching method, and the annual concerts.

Outline:

I. First thing to know about International Suzuki Association is its establishing background.

A. The founder: Shinichi Suzuki

B. Including four instruments: piano, violin, cello, and flute.

C. Locations

(Transition: After knowing the background of International Suzuki Association, you can learn more about its special teaching method)

II. A second things to know about International Suzuki Association is its teaching method

A. Teacher's quality ( a specific examine process)

B. Learners

1. Students begin at young age.

2. Parents are also learners.

C. Children become comfortable with the instruments before learning to read scores.

1. listening (delayed reading)

2. repetition

3. learning with teacher and other children

4. graded repertoire and grade system

D. Frequent performing opportunity.

(Transition: Frequent performing opportunities are given by lots of events which are annually held by International Suzuki Association.)

III. A third thing to know about International Suzuki Association is its annual events.

A. Grand Concert

B. SUZUKI Method World Convention

C. Asia SUZUKI Association conference

D. International SUZUKI Association conference