PERSUASIVE SPEECH topic signup

being updated for F'21- ongoing

_F'21 PERSUASIVE SPEECH TOPIC SIGNUP _last updated 12/3/21- 5pm These are the topics that have been reserved so far. The section of the table for the LS speakers MIGHT show with a Blue background. The GS section may have a green background.

Topics within a class are first come-first served, and for these presentations, there will be only one person per topic area. If you are in doubt about whether a topic is "allowed/appropriate", be sure to ask . Also read the GENERAL PERSUASION GUIDELINES & persuasive speech assignment document [currently = F21].

NB: THE "GENERAL" TOPIC IDEAS LISTED BELOW WITHOUT NAMES ARE LEFTOVER FROM PAST YEARs & WILL BE DELETED EVENTUALLY-- but they may help you with your own brainstorming.

The Presentation Schedule - -

ppsap rc'd √	Pres. Date request: 12/6,12/8,12/13		GENERAL Topic area {CURRENT phrasing}	Spkr seems to be using a question of_ Fact/Policy/Value
√		KATIE BURNS	You shouldn�t feel guilty for consuming fast fashion	P
√		ZAHRA CLARKE	The U.S. prison system should be reformed to emphasize rehabilitation rather than punishment.	P
√	12/6 - 1st slot	OLIVIA D'AMATO	All people should be organ donors.	P
__√newtpc_		OLIVIA DEFILIPPO	temp phrasing: Songwriting is a valuable outlet for everyone	V
√	12/8	TOM FLEISSNER	Learning History and Culture reduces Racism and Internal Biases.	F
√	12/13 - 1st slot	JULIA HAINES	temp phrasing: personal character matters	?
√	12/13 - 2nd slot	BREA HORTA	Percentage wise, tests should be worth about the same as homework.	P
√		MIRANDA MAZZELLA	Shopping secondhand is better for the Environment	F
___		JAKOB MERCADO
_√__	12/8	JOSELINE MOLINA	Female minors should be allowed to get birth control without telling their parents	P
___		ANTHONY ROCCO
√		DYLAN SAUNDERS	The American minimum drinking age should be lowered to 18 years old.	P
√	12/13	TIM SMITH	Schools and other institutions of learning should require competency/recertification tests for teachers every few years	P






	_		Should we be allowed to put trackers on livestock? Yes!	P
			a two year tuition free college plan	P?
			Most U.S. _(what type?)____ companies should convert to fully remote operations by 2021	P?
			Despite the absurd natural of the shoe and public criticism that comes with Crocs, everyone should own and wear Crocs."	P?V?

			the United States military draft is unnecessary and should be abolished.	P
			automotive companies should not stop producing cars with manual transmissions	P
			All people in the United States should learn a foreign language.	P
			Barry Bonds should be a Hall of Famer.�	V/P
			Lebron James is the best basketball player of all time.	V/F
			"Each college student should study abroad at least once".	P
			U.S. business culture should adopt the practice of siestas; people should take naps.	P
			Fracking should be banned.	P
			�Standardized tests should not[be used to] judge a student�s academic achievement.�	P/F/
			-- prison reform--The system is broken

√			Cannabis should be federally legalized for medical reasons.	P
√			Adopt, Don�t Shop�/ People should adopt pets from shelters rather than breeders.	P
√			Meat is healthy.	F
				F V P





√			Below = SOME ADDITIONAL TOPICS FROM THE PAST. Maybe they'll help your own inspiration... [ remember, you should have a "PASSION" for your topic!]
√	12/2 (2nd/3rd/4th)	TORRE AVITABILE	The price to attend an American College/University should be much lower.	P

			the Black Lives Matter Movement Matters	F
			all children should be involved in a sport or extracurricular activity from a young age.	P
			TEMP. PHRASING: Repairing Tech at Authorized Apple Stores is a Bad Idea vs. Independent Repair	P
			TEMP PHRASING: delivery of a persuasive speech is more important than content”	F
√	flex	CHRIS CUSACK	the 2011 NBA Finals were the Greatest Finals in NBA History	V
			Learning a second language should be stressed more in both American high school education and higher education.	P
			Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.	V
			You should buy lab diamonds instead of natural diamonds	P
			Generation Z is the next Greatest Generation	F
			The MLB should adapt an electronic strike zone	P
			Hockey is the best sport to watch both live and on television	V
			The NFL overtime rules should be changed.	P
			Drinking coffee results in more health benefits than risks	F
			Why a MLB team should not be brought to Portland	P
			College Athletes Should be Paid	P
			Your Life Will Benefit From You Not Procrastinating	P
				F V P

			Religion (as defined through a set of rituals and actions) and happiness have an undeniable correlation	F
			Rap is the next Rock & Roll	F

			New Federal regulations are bad for the Drone industry	P
			You should dress for success both in and out of the office	P

			sad music is better for _______ than happy music
			�(Why) you should 'thrift shop'.�
			sports can a positive impact on students
			US Business culture should adopt the practice of siestas // People should take naps	P
			Hockey is the toughest sport to play.
			Water is the best beverage for your overall health

			Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all-time.
			There should be more Asian representation in American media
			"students should go to college outside of their home state"
			Organic farms should be assisted financially.	P


			Language learning should have a larger place in U.S. edication	P?V?
			gun ownership /or/ training	p
			Disney Princesses have a positive influence on women	V?F?
			Mulan is the best Disney influence	V
			everybody should exercise at least one hour a day.	P
			The Beatles were the most influential bands of all time	V
			Everyone should Meditate	p
			People should listen to music every day.	P
			US Business culture should adopt the practice of siestas	P
			Varsity athletes should not be required to take physical education class.	P
			Read nutrition labels strategically	P
			NASCAR is a sport // Competition Dancing IS a sport	F
			everyone should go on a plant-based diet.	P
			Foods need to have a GMO label on them	P
			alternatively-powered cars	F?V?
			adoption of a third party into the U.S. system of government.	P
			political campaigns should have a regulated spending cap	V? P?
			for: sexual education/availability of contraceptives in colleges	P
			fracking should not be used	P
			�College students should carefully monitor what they post on social media outlets�	P
			People should donate to ____ ___	p
			Students should not attend a four year academic institution	P
			Stop Procrastinating	P
			The media do influence the behavior of teenagers 13-19	F
			Higher Ed should be tuition free
			government should put on a price ceiling on college tuition	P
			A college education is worth the cost	V
			Division one college athletes should receive (monetary ) compensation // Collegiate athletes should receive monetary compensation for their efforts // College athletes should be paid	P
			ALL colleges should provide incoming students with laptops	P
			smoking should be illegal on college campus	P
			Colleges should offer healthier food options
			Permit Gay leaders in the BSA	P
			Text messages are harmful to our society // Texting & driving must be stopped	F?V? / P
			Guns are not the problem, people are; stricter gun laws are not the answer	P
			police officers should be required to wear body cameras.	P
			Oprah for President	P
			Pro: Being an organ donor // All people should be organ donors.	P
				F
			NFL FOOTBALL OVERTIME RULES need changing	P
			something must been done to reduce head injuries in the NFL	P?F?
			Pro: Every American should be driving a diesel powered automobile"	P? V?
			Americans should drive electric and hybrid cars [as opposed to purely-gasoline powered cars].
			the gasoline-powered car is still the better car to own	V
			Enlist in the Armed Forces	P
			We should bicycle more and drive less.	P
			Television is harmful to children	F
			You should avoid using __ technology at bedtime
			You Should Take the Stairs Instead of the Elevator	P
			Smoking Advertisements should not be centered towards Teenagers	P
			Violent Video Games Do Not Cause Adolescent Violence.	F
			Italian Food is the Best Food in the World
			Energy-generating windmills are a good source of energy.	F
			the United States should NOT impose democracy on other nations.
			Coffee is one of the healthiest drinks you can consume	F
			medical cannibis should be legalized. //pro: Legalization of Marijuana	P
			Bergen County should not repeal the Blue Laws.
			We should support stores such as CVS in their decision to stop selling tobacco products
			Solar/alternative energy should be mandatory in govt bldgs
			Video Games do benefit children	F
			The Fed gvt was right to bail out the US auto industry	V
			Against: Caution New Driver Stickers
			For: steroid use in sports
			Why the Seton Hall Men's Basketball Team will win the NCAA tournament NEXT year.	F
			Russell Westbrook is the best Point Guard in the league	V
			"SHU students need to have more school spirit."	V? P?
			Baseball and softball should be reinstated as sports in the Olympic Games."
			"Pro: Drinking age 21 and older	P
			Abolishing the drinking age in the U.S. will help reduce the problem of alcohol abuse.	F
			The legal age for alcohol consumption is the US should be lowered to 18.	P
			stem cell research should be fully funded by the government
			Against: Welfare provisions
			Mental Health is more important than most people think	V
			"You should travel internationally"	P
			We as consumers of the media need to use more critical thinking and awareness
			against: the use of laptop by students during class time.
			Aliens Exist!
			FOR: cell phone usage in the car	P
			U.S. government should bear the FINANCIAL responsibility of Americans' higher education
			Sports are an integral part of U.S. society because they bring communities together	F
			PR0: Instant Replay in Major League Baseball.

			Alternative Energies
			Global Warming does not exist
			AGAINST: Outsourcing
			The best way to solve the problem of Illegal immigration is...
			SHU needs a new guest policy

			In order to have an authentic European experience, you should ________
			The country of Turkey is a beautiful place, and has some of the best and most beautiful places to visit.	V
			Despite recent practices, retail establishments should not open until the morning after Thanksgiving
			it is okay to use animals for food, research, etc, as long as they are not being treated inhumanely.
			stop developing the tourist industry at the cost of our eco-environment.
			Macs are better than PC's	V
			Confidence is the most important quality for developing leadership.	V
			You should go to NYC during the Christmas season.
			*FOR:* *mandatory drug test for students.*	P
			pro: Eating Organic/natural foods	P
			you should be eating salmon	P
			Carbonated water is the best substitute for soda
			Family Dinners are Important	V
			Joining a Fraternity/Sorority is beneficial	V
			School start times need to begin later.	P
			You should drink your coffee black	P
			music DOES influence mood and quality of decisions. // Students should listen to classical music while studying	F
			Eat breakfast!
			Despite some misperceptions, it's possible for the average person to do basic car repairs.	P
			Women's Rights are Human Rights
			You shouldn�t chew ice
			All Humans are born with a moral code	F

AND THERE'S MORE!

People should drink more water//Water is the best beverage

pro: single sex high school education.

PRO: HOMESCHOOLING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL

There should be a distinct separation between church and state when marriage is involved.

Kids should read!

NYC (Seattle) is the best city in the world.

California is the best place to vacation

Vacation in the Dominican Republic!

Be less reliant on technology

Popular music influences society in negative ways

all athletes should be tested for such performance enhancing substances as HGH (Human Growth Hormones) and Steroids.

Teenagers should not smoke Cigarettes

Get involved with making music.

Colleges in the U.S. should make physical education a requirement

PRO: Health care reform in the U.S.

PRO: (Everyone should) travel to a foreign, underprivileged country

current phrasing:

abolish the rule that basketball players must go to college before enlisting in the NBA draft.

You should starting saving and investing early in life

you should use sun screen

HighSchool students should be taught financial literacy

professional sports are an integral part of US society.

Social Security should immediately be replaced with a private retirement plan

Binge Drinking produces few real benefits

It�s important to only support cosmetic companies that DO NOT test their products on animals.

You should volunteer in the Dominican Republic

All college students should be required to participate in an intramural sport at the school

Going to college is not a necessity for everyone in society.

Going to college out of state is more beneficial than staying in state.

one should travel internationally

Visit NYC at least once // Visit Seattle! // Travel Abroad // Take a Road Trip

The NCAA men's basketball tournament should expand to 96 teams // pro football franchises should institute a rookie salary cap ( NEED SPECIALIZED AUDIENCEs

people should adopt their pets from a shelter rather than a breeder

China's newly implemented “Social System” will harm their society now and in the future