1. Delivered from note cards (3×5 or 5×6) – maximum five cards
2. At least five bibliography sources
3. Separate typed outline for the instructor
4. Time limit 6-8 minutes

Content:

1. Must be divided into Problem-Solution format
2. Must show serious problem (HARM)
3. Must have solution to solve problem
4. Must have sufficient documentation
5. Research topic fully – poorly researched or poorly thought out speeches will be penalized
6. Strive for creativity and originality

Organization:

I. Introduction
 Attention Device
 Central Idea
 Preview

II. Body
Problem
 Problem
 Cause*
 Effects

Solution
 Structural
 Practical
 Advantages*

III. Conclusion
 Review
 Restatement
 Ending