Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Help with a speech I have to give. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 9:27 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 I'm preparing a 6-8 minute speech for my communications class and I'm running out of ideas. The type of speech is persuasive, and the topic is "Cell phone use and driving". I've got an outline started, and some good statistics, and other material, but I'm running out of ideas of good wholesome information that can help fill the gaps, and ultimately help me reached the time limit. So far I have things like statistics of injuries/deaths related to cell phone use while driving, different types of driver distractions, definition of a distraction, etc. What else can I add in that will help fill the time limit but also keep the audience's interest piqued?

Replies Anonymous Posted at 9:40 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from lys at 9:34 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Not sure if you'd want this, but the first thing that I thought of was you could talk about the countries that already have this law into practice and how road deaths have been reduced since it came into practice in these countries? For example, I know it's illegal in many countries including the UK and Australia, those caught in the UK are usually prosecuted for dangerous or careless driving. If you get caught talking on a phone while driving in the UK it would cost you $100 to $1000. In Australia it would cost you $225 and 3 demerit points (I googled that for the UK statistic but already knew the Australian one), and in Singapore it's terrible and you can be jailed for under 12 months and have the phone taken away. Oh wow. Great idea!! Thanks! lys Posted at 9:34 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Not sure if you'd want this, but the first thing that I thought of was you could talk about the countries that already have this law into practice and how road deaths have been reduced since it came into practice in these countries? For example, I know it's illegal in many countries including the UK and Australia, those caught in the UK are usually prosecuted for dangerous or careless driving. If you get caught talking on a phone while driving in the UK it would cost you $100 to $1000. In Australia it would cost you $225 and 3 demerit points (I googled that for the UK statistic but already knew the Australian one), and in Singapore it's terrible and you can be jailed for under 12 months and have the phone taken away. Anonymous Posted at 9:34 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from rickyspeople at 9:32 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 maybe give some examples of how your attention is diverted when you are trying to concentrate on audio and visual, maybe compare some vehicle accident statistics to years or places with little/no cell phone use, maybe explain reasons why it should have harsher penalties Ah. This is what I needed. I've been working on this for a few hours, so my mind is all out of fresh ideas. Thanks a ton!   Antigen Posted at 9:33 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 uhmmmm well my mom tends to swerve when s he is on the phone and driving >.>.. if that helps at all rickyspeople Posted at 9:32 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 maybe give some examples of how your attention is diverted when you are trying to concentrate on audio and visual, maybe compare some vehicle accident statistics to years or places with little/no cell phone use, maybe explain reasons why it should have harsher penalties Anonymous Posted at 9:30 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from joziah at 9:29 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 it realy isnt that bad compared with texting I've got information and statistics/numerical facts regarding this, as well. I need new, fresh ideas to interject. Antigen Posted at 9:29 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 it realy isnt that bad compared with texting All 7 previous replies displayed.