My topic is all about Immigrating to the United States and I came from the Philippines. Reference lists should accompany your outlines to document your sources, and the outlines should be typed in APA format. See the attached materials for the complete details of the Informative Speech w/Outline & References assignment.
General Purpose: Information
Specific purpose: Inform audience of the impact of migrating to the USA.
Central Idea: Philippines to USA migration issues
1. Introduction
Attention getter: Migration debate
Topic introduction: ‘It’s a pleasure to speak before you.’
Relationship of the topic to the audience: Migrants in America
Relationship to the speaker: I am from Philippines.
Preview: History, Reasons, Benefits, Costs and conclusion
Transition Statement: Let us now look at the history of Philippine migration.
2. History of Migration
Transition statement: Now that we know the history, I will discuss the reasons why people migrate.
3. Reasons for migration
• Push and pull factors
Transition statement: From the reasons, some benefits can be derived
4. Benefits of Migration
• Remittances
• Improved living conditions
• Capital and labor transfer
Transition statement: After the benefits of migration, I will look at the costs incurred.
5. Costs of Migration
• Brain drain
• Family loss
6. Conclusion
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