The Informative Speech
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- Remember: You are NOT allowed to choose a topic that is a Demonstration topic. You are purely informing us of a topic you find interesting not demonstrating. Avoid “HOW TO topics”
- The 2007 Columbia Law Review
- Foreign Policy in Focus of November 18, 2009
- October, 11 th 2008 Los Angeles Times
- John Mackenzie, author of Absolute Power, states
- Vesting Clause of Article II of the constitution, which states
- Christopher S. Kelly further notes
- According to the Chicago Tribune as of May 12 th , 2008
- Kevin Bankston, a lawyer for the Electronic Frontier Foundation states
- According to the Houston Chronicle as of August 16 th , 2009
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- The 2009 Boston University Law Review explains
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of 27 Speech 205 Mr. Sanders The Informative Speech For this assignment, you will prepare a 5-7 minute speech with the specific purpose of helping your audience understand a topic. Purpose: For this speech, you will research a topic of your choice. This is basically like a research paper, except you are presenting the information orally instead of in written form. You will still have to research the topic and gather sources and data. You will also have to create a bibliography of the sources you will use. Your speech should meet the following criteria:
Use a minimum of 3 legitimate, reputable sources (for example: no Wikipedia - the one exception to this is if you scroll to the bottom of a Wikipedia page and click on one of the external links under “references”. This will take you to a certified reputable source). In your past speeches, you probably relied solely on personal knowledge and experience. This method alone will no longer be acceptable. You MUST have at least 3 sources in your bibliography, and you may only cite the sources you will mention in your speech. This means if you started with 6 sources, but only refer to 3 in your speech, you will only put 3 in your bibliography. You will mention your sources in your speech- this is called an “oral citation.” For example, According to Bob Smith in The State Journal Register on October 25th, 2013, “Students are becoming smarter at an earlier age due to technology.” However, he goes on to state, “that this may cause increased laziness”. Ultimately, what we can learn from this is… Have a visual aid for your presentation- this could include a power point, keynote, or poster. If you have any other ideas, please check with me first. Conform to the time limit; 3 points will be deducted every 15 seconds under or over the time limit. The best way to avoid this is to practice at home and time your speech. Aim for 6 minutes. Turn in your topic approval and typed rough draft outline on the due dates listed. Speak extemporaneously using notes on note cards. Do not read directly from note cards or visual aids. PowerPoint slides must have a maximum of 20 words per slide. Acceptable Sources include: Books (nonfiction) Periodicals (nonfiction magazines and scholarly journals) that can be found in print or online Newspapers found in print or online. Google News is extremely helpful! Online articles from reputable sites- please show them to me to gain approval Brochures and pamphlets Newsletters Reference books (dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedia, etc.) Fiction books Timeline/Due Dates: Days to work in class on a computer and with my help: _________ Peer and self evaluate outlines day: ______ 5 topic ideas: ______ Final Informative Topic Approved due: _______ Rough Draft Word Outline due: ________ Typed Rough Draft sentence outline + bibliography + 3 sources due: ________ Typed Final Sentence Outline & Bibliography due: _________ Informative speaking beings: _________
Bibliography Format You will use MLA format to create your bibliography. Please refer to the MLA handout (it is posted on my website) before you start your bibliography. Stu Dent Informative Speech November 1st, 2013 3rd Hour Eating Healthy with a Busy Lifestyle (WORD OUTLINE)
A. Attention getter: pictures of healthy food B. Thesis: Therefore, it is imperative that we learn about… because… C. Preview: So today I will first talk about… 2nd… Before finally…. II. Body A. Pack your lunch *mention Mayer 1. Healthier 2. Less expensive 3. Many options a. pre-cooked, pre-cut b. fruit cups c. veggies 4. Prepare in advance 5. Quick meals a. Lean Cuisine b. Healthy Choice B. Eating in Restaurants 1. Healthier choices available a. Salads b. Baked or grilled entres c. Low-carb options 2. Healthier restaurants available *mention Brown a. Subway b. Sweet Tomatoes C. Keep healthy snacks accessible *mention Carter 1. Fruit
2. Yogurt smoothies 3. Water
III. Conclusion A. In conclusion, there are many options available. Today we talked about 1st… 2nd… and finally… B. So remember, making the choice doesn’t have to be hard. Eat healthy, eat smart, eat well.
Brown, Alexandra. "The Rise of the New Restaurant." Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature 12.6 (2009): 48-62. Print. Carter, L., and Margaret Shaffer. “A Quick Fix.” Good Housekeeping Mar. 2006: 143-48. Print. Mayer, Sarah. Creating a Healthy Lifestyle. New York: Harper, 2008. Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________ Informative Speech Title of Speech: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Getting Started: How do I think of a speech topic? Write down and brainstorm ideas below: What makes me feel: Happy?
Sad? Angry?
Excited? What do I know a lot about? What do I know little about, but I am eager to learn? What strong moral values do I hold? What topics do cool and exciting things today? What things happening right now will have a profound impact on the future? ==== What type of outline will you use for this speech? Chronological? Past-Present-Future? What it is-Applications-Implications? What will be your main points and sub points? Write down some ideas below. MAIN POINT SUB POINT Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples MAIN POINT SUB POINT Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples Sources, Facts, Statistics, Data, Examples =============================================================== 1. A. B. 2. A. B. 3. A. B. Steps to accomplishing your informative successfully: 1. Brainstorm 5 topics 2. Pick your favorite 3. Have Mr. Sanders approval (No repeat topics - first come first serve) 4. Write your topic on the speaking date sheet on the board 5. Decide what type of main point outline structure fits your speech best 6. Create a word outline for your 3 main points (Be creative! There is rarely a wrong answer here.) 7. Create a word outline with your sub points (Be creative! There is rarely a wrong answer here.) 8. Select a computer and write your name and computer number down. 9. Go to my teacher website. Download the "Informative Template" and copy/paste that file into a Google Document 10. Share your outline with Mr. Sanders via Google Documents at CTSANDERS@sps186.org (your log-in ________@students.sps186.org) 11. Edit the Google document however best fits your needs. You do not need to use all my pre-set up A,B,C, and 1,2,3’s 12. Type your word outline into the google document 13. Write your speech! (Use the files on my website to help you) 14. Use “Google News” and other credible sources to back up enhance your speeches credibility! 15. If you picked a topic you are genuinely interested in, this will be more fun for you. 16. Ask questions!
-Remember please visit the resources I have posted on my website. I promise it will help. -I also have student successful student outlines to look at from previous years. Those will help, too. -You only need 3 oral citations. I recommend using 1 per body paragraph although more is fine. How to write an awesome Informative!! 
Topic selection A super interesting topic makes your informative wonderful. Try and pick a topic that you think will really interest your audience and show them that it is pretty much the greatest thing they will ever hear about. Pick something that you are really interested and excited about as well-if you connect with your speech, your audience will too! Topic ideas: Any type of new development/idea/theory-medical, scientific, technology, automobile, political, etc. Basically, something new and innovative. Where do you find great topics?? -There are several websites you can research that have great topics you can pick from. -Try these: 1. www.popularscience.com 2. www.popularmechanics.com 3. www.newscientist.com 4. www.wired.com 5. www.technologyreview.com So you’ve found your topic-what next? The best thing to do once you have your awesome topic is to research it and find as much information about it as you can. During your research, be sure and find credible and up-to-date sources that you can cite in your speech. Once you feel comfortable that you have the research you need, you can construct a basic outline of your speech that will guide you during the drafting process. For your outline, you need to follow some sort of structure that you will use throughout the entire writing process (see below). Structuring your Informative The basic structure for informative is generally as follows: Introduction: This is where you want to grab your audience’s attention and really get them hooked on this speech. A great way to do this is to have an attention getting device-basically, a really cool lead into your speech that will grab their attention right away! Introduce your topic! Tell the audience what it is that you are going to talk to them about and why it will “change the world!” Essentially, give them a significance statement that will make them think “Oh my goodness, how did we ever go without having or knowing this before??!” You need a preview statement that will let them know where you are going with the speech. Example: So today we will first talk about this, second this, and finally this. History/What is it/How does it work: This where you talk about how your topic came to be and just exactly what it is. What significant events led up to its establishment? Next, give some detail about what exactly your topic is-anything super interesting or unique that really makes it stand out would work well. Talk about how it works! What happens to make it do what it does?? Remember: This part of your speech can become really confusing so be sure and explain it in a way that is easy to understand, but still sounds well put together. Applications: In what ways can your topic be put to use in our world? How will this help us? Example: Maybe you are talking about a new plastic that an animal can make from secretions in its body. You could say that the plastic can be used to improve surgical casts, strengthen bullet proof vests for police officers, and even be used as a knee replacement in humans. Talk briefly about how all of the applications listed above are better than what we have now because of your topic. Basically, just tell us about different ways that it can be applied/used and why these ways are so beneficial. Implications: This is where you talk about what your topic will mean for us now and in the future. Present both good and bad aspects of your topic. Good: Will it open up the door for new research? Will it allow fields of science to come together that never have before? Etc. Bad: Is it too expensive to make? Will it hurt the environment? Etc. Any ideas you have about what this will mean for humanity should go here. Conclusion: Sum it up! Give a review statement about what we talked about. A great summary statement about your amazing topic is always nice! Try and leave the audience with a clever or impactful statement that will make them remember your speech! Overall Be enthusiastic about your topic-show your audience that you love what you are talking about and why they should too. Don’t be afraid to add some cheesy, pun jokes to liven up your speech. Have fun! Informative is bubbly and happy, so be that way! Remember: You are NOT allowed to choose a topic that is a Demonstration topic. You are purely informing us of a topic you find interesting not demonstrating. Avoid “HOW TO topics” 1. How nuclear power works 2. The biography of your favorite actor 3. How to make pizza 4. The history of comic books 5. How to change your car’s oil 6. The story of how your school was founded 7. The story of your favorite president 8. The history of your hometown 9. How to swing a golfclub 10. Trends in the stock market 11. How to drive a stick-shift 12. History of a favorite product brand 13. How to shoot a basketball 14. Description of life in another country 15. How to weave a basket 16. The three branches of U.S. government 17. How to read a map 18. How roads are built 19. The Seven Wonders of the World 20. Disneyland 21. How to knit a scarf 22. Professional baseball stadiums 23. Local folklore 24. Roadside attractions 25. Chinese food 26. UFO’s 27. Real life vampires 28. Types of cheese 29. How to play chess 30. Key phrases in a foreign language 31. Types of poetry 32. Evolution of video games 33. Raising pet snakes 34. Serial killers 35. Foriegn TV shows 36. How to make a website 37. Civil War generals 38. Historical events that occurred on your speech day 39. Famous diplomats 40. All about your favorite vacation spot 41. Famous speeches 42. How to get good grades 43. How to write a resume 44. How to survive a job interview 45. Types of tropical fish 46. Dog shows 47. The newspaper business 48. All about a favorite radio show 49. How a computer works 50. How to organize a closet 51. U.S. territories 52. Voodoo 53. Comparison of different religions 54. Schools of painting 55. The latest discoveries in astronomy 56. Fringe known political parties 57. How to find cheap airline tickets 58. Competitive horseback riding 59. How to make fishing lures 60. Labor Unions 61. How to plan a wedding 62. How to tie various knots 63. Cruise vacations 64. Crazy laws 65. How to improve your health 66. Electric cars 67. Life in the future 68. How to throw a good party 69. Working in the fast food industry 70. How to play the kazoo 71. Origins of superstitions 72. Lesser known Presidents 73. Computer viruses 74. High school dating on a budget 75. Cults 76. Dyslexia 77. Impact of media on society 78. Branches of the military 79. Famous advertising campaigns 80. Nursing homes 81. How to write a will 82. The United Nations 83. How to find your ancestors 84. Deep sea fish 85. A particular period of architecture 86. How to construct an argument 87. Saving money on your income taxes 88. Sports card collecting 89. The history of the Bible 90. Book reviews for a particular author 91. How to avoid boredom 92. Sales tactics 93. Comparison of economic systems 94. Censorship in history 95. Psychological profiling 96. Picking a name for your children 97. America’s fastest growing cities 98. How to improve your manners 99. How to improve your conversation skills 100. World War II heroes 101. The Miss America Pageant 102. Interesting cultures 103. How to raise rabbits 104. Exotic pets 105. Ballroom dancing 106. Near death experiences 107. ID theft 108. Evolution of voting laws 109. Natural disasters 110. Breeds of dogs 111. Dream interpretation 112. Teenage problems 113. Childhood problems 114. The FBI 115. Basic economic principles 116. Advances in education 117. Spies 118. Evolution of the English language 119. National Parks 120. Young billionaires 121. Former child stars 122. Obesity epidemic 123. How to be more romantic 124. Types of common plants 125. How to cook vegetarian 126. Funny inventions 127. Stupid criminals 128. Code breaking 129. How to play Poker 130. Child geniuses 131. Spoon collecting 132. Charitable organizations 133. Reincarnation 134. How to break bad habits 135. Weight lifting 136. How the circulatory system works 137. Origin of holidays 138. Interior decorating 139. Lie detecting 140. The Supreme Court 141. Learning styles 142. Life in jail 143. Your teeth 144. How to set up an aquarium 145. Organized crime 146. Street gangs 147. How to make soup 148. The losingest professional sports teams 149. How the telephone works 150. The U.S. Postal Service 151. How to apply make-up 152. Investment strategies 153. The Lottery 154. The Industrial Revolution 155. Medicines from nature 156. Memory loss 157. Differences in male and female communication 158. Mental illnesses 159. The Middle Ages 160. How the brain works 161. Prohibition 162. Drug laws 163. Airplane stunts 164. The history of your favorite musical group 165. Useful websites 166. The Great Depression 167. Famous riots 168. Muscle cars 169. Antique collecting 170. Dog training 171. Model railroading 172. How to perform a magic trick 173. The intelligence of dolphins 174. Multi-Level marketing 175. Interesting world records 176. Different philosophical perspective 177. The Welfare system 178. Choosing a digital camera 179. City planning 180. Reality TV shows 181. Types of cars 182. Choosing the right tires for your car 183. Diploma mills 184. The most dangerous jobs 185. The trucking industry 186. Basic first aid 187. Coin collecting 188. The British Royal Family 189. Ice cream making 190. How search engines work 191. Banned books 192. The worst trades in sports history 193. How galaxies are formed 194. Native American tribes from your area 195. Exotic breeds of cats 196. Unitary Executive Theory 197. How to turkey-call 198. How bottled water is purified 199. Sports card collecting 200. The U.S. Post Office 201. How cellular phones work 202. Computers through the decades 203. Spring Break destinations 204. The rising cost of education 205. Early 20th century filmmaking 206. Unique websites 207. How to backup your DVDs 208. How to make candles 209. Hand-held PDA’s 210. Famous robberies 211. Wedding traditions of other cultures 212. Robots now and in the future 213. Rock collecting 214. The career of a favorite musician 215. The history of ___________ 216. Women in politics 217. The Great Lakes 218. Conspiracy theories 219. Global warming 220. Strategies for healthy eating 221. E.S.P. 222. Famous golf courses 223. Goldrushes outside of California 224. U.S. immigration patterns through the years 225. Code breaking 226. Submarines 227. TV sitcoms 228. Landsfills 229. Beekeeping 230. All-terrain vehicles 231. Satellite radio 232. Exotic fruits 233. What to look for in a new car 234. Firefighting 235. Canadian football 236. The sport of “curling” 237. The insurance industry 238. Famous comedy duos 239. Word origins 240. How chocolate is made 241. Bio-diesel 242. New technologies 243. Ghosts 244. How the Earth was formed 245. Overcoming conflict 246. The longest books ever written 247. How to ski 248. How to make soda 249. Fastest growing careers 250. Origins of clichés MORE INFORMATIVE IDEAS 1. Aeronautics 2. Panic Attacks 3. Football 4. Anorexia 5. Franklin D. Roosevelt 6. Handicapped Playgrounds 7. Apple Cider 8. Eleanor Roosevelt 9. Richard Nixon 10. Anthrax 11. Astronauts 12. Soccer 13. Roller coasters 14. Disneyland 15. M & M's 16. Vietnam 17. Go Carts 18. Premature Babies 19. Valley Children's Hospital 20. Aztecs 21. The Vatican 22. The London Bridge 23. Azores Islands 24. Golf Tournaments 25. Dreams 26. The Papacy 27. Baseball 28. Schizophrenia 29. Elvis 30. Bill Clinton 31. James Dean 32. Spiders 33. Enders Game (or other sci fi book series) 34. The Giant Forest 35. Bees 36. Blood Donation 37. Water 38. Hummingbirds 39. Spinal Bifida 40. Incubus 41. Breast Cancer 42. Stress 43. Tattoos 44. California 45. Teenage Violence 46. Mattresses 47. Tennis 48. Cinco de Mayo 49. Water Polo 50. The Electoral College 51. Jackie Robinson 52. Indian Weddings 53. Hmong New Year 54. Cystic Fibrosis 55. The Rock 56. Depression 57. Thomas Kincaide 58. San Francisco 59. Monterey Bay Aquarium 60. Diabetes 61. Marilyn Monroe 62. Metallica 63. Missions in California 64. Trucks 65. Gallup Polls 66. Drag Racing 67. Babe Ruth 68. TiVo 69. Epilepsy 70. Musical Instruments 71. Epilepsy 72. Twins 73. Night Terrors 74. Workman's Compensation 75. Santa Cruz Boardwalk 76. Madonna 77. Cancer 78. Firefighting 79. Mother Teresa 80. Valentine's Day 81. Ovarian Cysts 82. Mac vs PC's 83. Hemp 84. The Statue of Liberty 85. Artificial Turf vs Grass 86. Leaning Tower of Pisa 87. Niagara Falls 88. Charlie Parker 89. Dog Breeds 90. Disney World/Epcot Center 91. The Olympics 92. The White House 93. The Simpsons 94. The Beatles 95. Sharks 96. Cirque de Solei 97. Harry Potter Book vs Movie 98. The Empire State Building 99. Pearl Harbor 100. Volcanoes 101. Hitler 102. The many uses of Yeast 103. Picasso 104. K-9's 105. Coca Cola Company 106. The Stock Market 107. Hiroshima 108. The Challenger 109. The Bee Gees 110. Diet Fads 111. Clothing Styles 112. Hawaii 113. Hearst Castle 114. Panama Canal 115. Global Warming 116. Toy Story 117. Cuba 118. Humphrey Bogart 119. Hanukkah 120. Auschwitz 121. Yosemite 122. Robert Frost 123. Bugs Bunny 124. Figi 125. Aircraft Carriers 126. Hawaii 127. The Golden Gate Bridge 128. Reality TV 129. Capitan Planet 130. Mt. St. Helens 131. Billy Graham 132. Mount Rushmore 133. Quintin Tarantino 134. Michael Moore 135. St. Francis of Assisi 136. Crystal Cave 137. Dr. Pepper 138. Betty Crocker 139. Pentagon 140. Ghandi 141. Cesar Chavez 142. Yves St. Laurent 143. Coco Chanel 144. Mayan Culture 145. Guatemala 146. El Salvador 147. The New York Yankees 148. Oakland Raiders 149. Seattle Space Needle 150. American Flag 151. Batik 152. Dolphins 153. The history of bubble gum 154. Camaro 155. Buffy the Vampire Slayer 156. Barack Obama 157. Audrey Hepburn 158. Dr. Suess
Prior to the year 1215, King John of England was an unsuccessful leader in battle. Therefore, he had to raise taxes on his people expanding the limits of his official power. His barons critical of the job he was doing, forced him to sign the Magna Carta, placing checks on the king’s executive power. Our framers inspired by the Magna Carta actively sought to limit the executive branch when drafting the constitution. However, within the last 30 years our commanders-in-chief have finally begun moving away from the tradition of the limited executive in the Magna Carta, through their application of the Unitary Executive Theory – or U.E.T. The 2007 Columbia Law Review, explains Unitary Executive Theory, is a theory of American constitutional law holding that the president controls the entire executive branch, limiting the authority of Congress, the Supreme Court, or anything that interferes with the performance of Presidential duties. Regardless of your stance on political parties or past presidential actions, we need to acknowledge that this theory has become a dominant part of how our executive branch is run. While both parties have been critical of their opposition’s use of UET, Foreign Policy in Focus of November 18, 2009 explains that presidents from both parties have embraced this expansion of executive power, which allows them to create laws, while sidestepping congress. With a current president who has both, opposed and implemented facets of Unitary Executive Theory, it is vital that we gain a better grasp on just how this theory will impact democracies around the world. By first, examining exactly what Unitary Executive Theory is, second, explore how recent presidents have applied this theory and finally, take a look at some critical implications as to what the October, 11th 2008 Los Angeles Times calls “The Hidden Power.” Prior to the Magna Carta, the king was governed by a document called ‘The Charter of Liberties’, which stated the king was subject to the law. However, he could also modify that law as he saw fit. Just as the barons thought the process for making laws was out of touch with the times, so did the founders of UET. To fully understand what Unitary Executive Theory is, we must first look at where it came from and second examine the specifics of UET. The roots of Unitary Executive Theory stretch as far back as 1787 to the Federalist papers, despite it being new to the public’s attention. John Mackenzie, author of Absolute Power, states, “This theory is historically baseless and relies on a misreading of the Constitution and The Federalist Papers.” The modern form of the theory, according to Christopher S. Kelly, professor of political science at Miami University, “came about when leaders in Washington saw what they thought was congressional medaling in Watergate and Vietnam because of executive weakness.” Beginning in the 1970’s our presidents, fearful of their own presidential limitations, started bringing their own interpretation of law into play. Meanwhile, placing UET under the label of assuring crucial actions are taken when our countries best interest is on the line. Thus, establishing president as king mentality. Next, let’s take a look at what this theory argues. UET relies on the Vesting Clause of Article II of the constitution, which states, “The executive power shall be vested in the President of the United States of America.” Stephen Calabresi, a founding member of the federalist society, argues that because this clause is vague, whereas congressional and judicial mandates are specific, the president has more input over what laws are implemented. UET is applied through declarations, memoranda, signing statements, and national security commands, to edit or ignore new and existing legislation. This argues that our country has long misdefined the nature of checks and balances. Thus, over limiting the executive’s power. While the Magna Carta was a reaction to the specific incompitancies of King John, its full impact wasn’t apparent until it led to the dethroning of James the second. Similarly, we need to not just look to UET’s roots in the Nixon administration but also the two presidents who have used it most, specifically George W. Bush and Barrack Obama. Initially, the July 2008 edition of Presidential Studies Quarterly, states “The George W. Bush administration aggressively advanced claims of presidential supremacy in American government.” One major area where Bush clearly applied UET was via signing statements. Signing statements are where the president signs a bill into law, but only after editing out provisions that they do not like as ‘unconstitutional.’ Christopher S. Kelly further notes, “75 signing statements were applied over 164 years of presidents. However, in Bush’s first term, he did this 435 times.” Additionally, President Bush moved beyond simple signing statements when, according to the Washington Post as of March 14th, 2008, “he overruled the EPA in a dispute over air pollution rules.” Conversely, Bush interpreting laws, as he desires, wasn’t all negative. According to the Chicago Tribune as of May 12th, 2008, “President Bush used UET, after 9/11, to more quickly round up suspected terrorists to ensure national security.” Second, while Bush is an extreme case, liberals have been guilty too. President Obama seems to be following the same path. Kevin Bankston, a lawyer for the Electronic Frontier Foundation states, "The Obama administration has essentially adopted the position of the Bush administration on UET, even though candidate Obama was incredibly critical of such authority.” According to the New York Times as of August 8th, 2009, “There are laws Mr. Obama has said he need not obey. These include format requirements for budget requests, and limits on who he may appoint to a commission.” Interestingly, he’s also found a PR application. According to the Houston Chronicle as of August 16th, 2009, “Obama has used signing statements to ensure that World Bank funding was not dependent on political ideology.” In this case UET improved the U.S.’s international image. Over time the Magna Carta has been used to back up a broad range of arguments about the powers of parliament, the monarchy, and people's rights. Britain’s status as one of the major powers in the world meant that this influenced the content of numerous constitutions, including our own. Consequently, we as many governments now look to the US as a source of inspiration we must look to the implications of UET. Initially, this new ‘President as King’ mentality of UET suggests that, modern Americans may prefer authoritarianism to the founder’s vision of democracy. The Atlantic of August 26th, 2009 points out that democracy has long held to be one of the core values of the United States, justifying controversial policies at home and abroad. However, UET allows the executive branch to seize power allocated to congress and the judiciary on a case-by-case basis, a move that has been criticized but remains largely unchallenged by the American public. The continued acceptance of UET suggests that we are willing to move away from our democratic traditions in the name of efficiency, security, and ideological consistency. We have rationalized this move though our faith in impeachment and the electoral process. However, if elections become the only check on the executive, what is left to stop them from abolishing or ignoring this final vestige of democracy? Second, Unitary Executive Theory calls into question the modern importance of the constitution. The 2009 Boston University Law Review explains, traditionally liberals have sought to interpret the spirit of the constitution, where as conservatives have looked to framers intent and literal readings of the constitution. However, according to an August 3rd, 2009 article by Emily Shaffer, a political scientist at Harvard University, “UET was propagated primarily by conservatives in all three branches of government.” The UET, which relies on a liberal reading of the Constitution conflicts with framers intentions for the executive branch and with conservative political philosophy. Thus, we have to question those who once argued for a strict reading of the constitution and examine their motives for embracing UET. Moreover, we have to consider if our Constitution has become a tool of contemporary politics rather than a document of long-standing ideals. Today, we examined exactly what the Unitary Executive Theory is, how it has been applied by Bush and Obama, and finally how our new style of government could impact not only our country, but every country that looks to the US as a source of inspiration. Unitary Executive Theory’s new wave of use in the last 30 years has radically changed how the United States is governed with our commanders-in-chief. Only time will tell the further impacts this theory will have on our nation and, perhaps we can begin to shed a little more light on “The Hidden Power.” STUDENTS: PLEASE NOTE, THE SPEECH I WROTE ABOVE WAS 10 MINUTES LONG. YOURS ONLY HAS TO BE 5-7 MINUTES. USE THIS TEMPLATE TO FIRST WRITE YOUR WORD OUTLINE. (Remember: A “word” outline is just key words or key points for each main and sub-point). THEN, USE THIS SAME TEMPLATE TO WRITE YOUR FULL SPEECH aka SENTENCE OUTLINE. (Remember: writing a word outline before your sentence outline helps you create map for where you will be headed. A word outline is only key words. A sentence outline displays entire citations and complete sentences). Basically, a sentence outline is a fully written research paper with the letters and numbers of an outline included below. You will do 1st a word outline and 2nd a sentence outline. First name Last name Mr. Sanders Informative Speech Date you present your speech Hour of your speech The creative title of your Informative Speech goes here General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about (insert your topic here). Central Idea / Thesis Statement: (Insert your thesis statement here) Remember: C+B+R I. Introduction [NOTE: You do not have to use my exact words below or the exact outline for anything. These are just ideas to help get you started.] A. Attention getter: (No rhetorical questions may go here. Please use one of the other 7 types of AGD’s in the PowerPoint provided to you before the Demonstration Unit. Be Creative!) B. Link: (How are you going to connect your attention getting to your thesis statement?) C. Thesis: Therefore, it is imperative that we learn about… because… D. Preview: So today, we will examine 1st talk about… 2nd… before finally….
Transition to point 1: First let’s take a look at…. A. Body 1 1.
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Transition to point 2: Now that we’ve looked at… let’s take a look at…. B. Body 2 1. a.
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III. Conclusion A. So today, we talked about 1st… 2nd… and finally… B. (Insert memorable last line that ties to your AGD)
According to (source where you got the information) as of (date you retrieved the information), “direct quotation goes here blah blah blah.” Bold your sources (New York Times, SJR, MSNBC, etc) so they are easy for me to pick out of your outline. Underline any and all information you did NOT write. This way I won’t accuse you of cheating or plagiarism. Remember you need 3 Oral citations from credible sources. Google News is better to use that just Google Search. Plagiarism of any kind will result in a 0 / 100 for this assignment. This happens every year! Please don’t be “that” student. Bibliography Example **Look at the MLA citations PPT on my teacher website to help with your own bibliography. (This is just an example)** Brown, Alexandra. "The Rise of the New Restaurant." Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature 12.6 (2009): 48-62. Print. Carter, L., and Margaret Shaffer. “A Quick Fix.” Good Housekeeping Mar. 2006: 143-48. Print. Mayer, Sarah. Creating a Healthy Lifestyle. New York: Harper, 2008. Directory: downloads -> basic downloads -> Dynatest 3031 lwd light Weight Deflectometer downloads -> Forth coming competitive exams downloads -> Brush High School Morning Announcements Friday, September 05, 2014 all school downloads -> Year 9 The Arts — Music downloads -> Years 7 and 8 standard elaborations — Australian Curriculum: Music draft downloads -> Chris Young sets 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour headlining dates downloads -> Slavery and Abolition: the Plymouth Connection Introduction downloads -> Summer Assignment basic -> Name: Hour: List out answers and use complete sentences when possible Download 149.72 Kb. Share with your friends:
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