Section 1
Finding and Selecting a Topic
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Boundless Communications
Communications
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The Importance of Choosing a Good Topic
Choosing a good topic is an essential step towards delivering an effective speech.
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Your Areas of Expertise
When selecting a topic consider areas in which you have expertise.
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Your Areas of Interest
Consider areas that you are interested in when trying to select a topic for your speech.
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Brainstorming
Brainstorming is one method to finding the right topic for a speech.
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Scoping Your Topic
Once you have generated a variety of ideas, it is time to narrow the topic to ensure it fits the scope of your speech.