So, you've got your assignment: present a ten-minute, informative speech to your class. Sounds scary, yet simple all at once...until you start to think about the gazillions of topics you could choose. Or, maybe you are dead-set on a particular topic already and don't know how you could possibly keep it to ONLY ten minutes. Here are some guidelines to follow when you are in the process of choosing a topic:
- Choose a topic that will interest you (don't close your eyes and open the encyclopedia to a random topic)
- Make sure your topic will also be interesting to your audience. For instance, it probably wouldn't be too interesting for you to speak on "The Process of Hip Replacement" to your freshman class in college even if you do find the topic interesting. Keep your audience in mind!
- Choose a topic that is not going to be impossible to research and source. Don't pick something so obscure that you will not find any books or articles written on the topic.
- Choose a topic that will be easily covered within your time limit (don't try to cover the entirety of World War II in a 5 minute speech, but you could consider covering maybe one battle).
- Choose a topic that will provide you with opportunities to present some interesting or interactive visual aids and/or stories to keep it interesting for your audience.
- Have fun! Remember, even if this speech is for a grade, don't forget the fact that you will have your peers' undivided attention for a number of minutes - don't waste that opportunity.
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