Intro & Conclusion

According to our book, there are four main components that go into an introduction. These are an attention getter, a clear statement of your purpose and thesis, information that establishes your credibility, and finally a preview of the main points. I will use an attention getter at the beginning of my speech by giving a surprising statistic about MRSA. You will also want to state the purpose of your speech clearly, as well as your thesis. Your purpose should not be so succinct as “My purpose is to…”, it should be subtle. The thesis should be done in the same. Next, you will want to establish your credibility. For example, you could talk about how your job at a store makes you knowledgeable about customer service practices. Then, you will want to preview your main points so that the audience can easily follow along with your speech. An example of how my introduction could possibly is: Did you know that just a few short weeks ago dozens of babies contracted MRSA in a local hospital in Sacramento? (attention getter) After working in a nursing home, I have seen just how dangerous MRSA can be. (establish credibility) Here, I would put my purpose, but I haven’t decided what it is yet. MRSA is a dangerous disease caused by a bacteria that infects many people of many ages and backgrounds. (thesis) Today, I will talk to your about the dangers of MRSA, where it occurs, and steps being taken to prevent the spread of this disease.

In the conclusion, you will review your main points, reinforce your purpose again, and finally provide closure. In my conclusion it could go something like this: In summary, today you’ve learned the dangers of MRSA, where it occurs, and preventions being made to contain it. (review main points) Here, I will reinforce my purpose by leaving a memorable message about my topic. I may end it with another interesting fact about my topic, or I might use my powerpoint to give closure to my speech.