University:
Towson University
Course:
PSYC 212 | Behavioral Statistics
Academic year:

2022
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431

Pages:

3
Author:

K Moody

Persuasive Speech Outline  Topic: Has technology helped connect interpersonal relationships or isolate us?  Title: Technology: Connect or Disconnect?  Purpose: I want my audience to agree that technology helps us create interpersonal relationships and get more connected with others.  Method of organization: Cause and Effect Pattern  Audience analysis: I know my audience is going to be familiar with my topic due to social media and I believe they will agree that technology does connect people, but it can also isolate them, depending on how it is used. I. Attention grabber: “Who uses social media? About how many followers do you have on Instagram? How many of those friends have you not met in real life?” II. Overview main points a. Online gaming b. Dating apps c. Social media d. Job websites III. Thesis Statement: Technology helps us get more connected to interpersonal connections because you are more updated with the rest of the world, it can help build relationships with the friends we already made, and it allows us to meet different people we may not have access to in-person. Transition: Let’s see how online gaming can help build interpersonal relationships. IV. First main point: Online Gaming  Online gaming allows us to make e-friends without meeting them in-person  You can gain confidence and a sense of belonging playing with strangers Transition: They also have apps dedicated to making more friends and building connections. V. Second main point: Dating Apps  You can link with people near you and build connections through dating apps  For some people it can be less pressure to find friends online than in-person. Transition: Social media is the most common mediated way of communication that control online friendships. VI. Third main point: Social Media  We follow people based off interests and we can make friends.  We can make business accounts on Instagram and Facebook so now we can easily expose our businesses and create a large following. Transition: Job posting are common online and it’s easier to manage for employers and people looking for jobs. VII. Last main point: Job Websites  Applicants have more options applying for multiple jobs online and it’s easier to manage.  You can put your resume online and employers can look for you based on what they need. Transition: Technology is always advancing and is finding new ways to improve our lives. VIII. Conclusion: While it doesn't allow us to pay attention to everything in the real world, Technology helps us get more connected to interpersonal relationships because you are more updated with the rest of the world, it can help build relationships with the friends we already have, and it allows us to meet different people that we may not have access to in-person. IX. Closing remark: Currently, we need more support and connections so by using technology to make more interpersonal relationships, you’re using it right.

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