I need a good persuasive speech topic...any suggestions?

Question

Something slightly controversial, but not overly so--I've been asking friends, family and searching around but I can't seem to find one that fits me.

Answer 1

I am passionate about the need for more mental health awareness! There are too many young, musicians, actors, actresses and anyone else troubled that take their own lives because mental health is ignored in society as a snap out of it problem. Mental health and depression need to be more recongnized as a disorder and studied more to help individuals that think they are helpless and the world has forgotten about them. I have lived with depression, I know how bad it hurts. RIP to all who have fallen victim to prisoners of their own mind and lost their lives to suicide

Answer 2

I recommend a persuasive speech on a subject that you can readily research and actually convince people of. What about a speech on the dangers of fireworks? Most people think that fireworks are completely safe, but perhaps your speech could look at the problem from a larger viewpoint, from that of the city council (government, firemen, policemen, hospital staff) that have to deal with the larger issues. It might convince people after you present current events from your own town newspaper, and by using statistics that you can get online, that certain fireworks are not safe in young children's hands. At the end you could end on a positive note by reminding your audience about the great fireworks demonstration put on by your town for free and all of the activities for friends and family to take part in at the event in a safe, fun way? Several children in our town were badly hurt this Fourth of July because their parents thought it would be OK for then to light off the higher powered roman candles. In addition, a man just a mile away had his entire home burn down because someone launched a big mortar-launched firework and it landed on his roof. This seems to be a subject that can be researched. Perhaps you can make up a chart that you can reveal during your talk showing the increases in injuries by year, that breaks out adults and young children. Make the chart very easy to read from the back of the room. Your talk might follow this outline: A statement of the problem, the generally accepted "current wisdom", why that current wisdom is now being called into question, a discussion of safer alternatives (with evidence supporting each alternative), and a recommended solution (and why this was the best). Remember one of the most important things that they don't really talk to you about during class is that your confidence in the subject material is a huge contributor to your persuasive speech. Practice the speech at least three times per day over at least two days in front of family or a patient friend. Then in front of a mirror. Waiting a day between practice sessions is important as ideas take time to solidify on how you can make your speech better. Plan on what to do with your hands before the speech. I recommend keeping your unused hand at your side, with your feet firmly planted in one spot. People will be listening intently to your talk if they feel you are calm and confident in the subject. Good luck on your speech! I have added a few references. Thanks.

Answer 3

A good persuasive speech topic would be something that you truly believe in. Find a topic that you are truly passionate about and look on the Internet or go to the library to find information that supports your beliefs. I did a government comparative study of Ohio prisons and Ohio Early Childhood Programs. (How much money the government provides each and research to support the need for quality early childhood education)

Answer 4

There is no such thing as a good persuasive speech topic it all goes on the content. I did an awsome seechs but here are some good egs_

Should dead people have to give there organs away.

Should Australia be putting in more people to war?

Answer 5

Immigration reform.
Racism (it still exists.)
Treatment of the handicapped/disabled/whatever the polite term is now.
Political correctness in speech.
Individuality or individualism -- not being a "sheep."
The importance of grammatical correctness in speech and correctness of spelling.
Accepting those who are somehow different from oneself.
How the media affects our perceptions of the world.
Helping the less fortunate abroad or at home.
Humane treatment of animals.
Health insurance for everyone.
We are such a rich country we even insure our pets' health; should we help humans in other developing countries more?
Should we abolish all etiquette rules and manners?
Should college students who are paying for their education have any say in what they're taught?
Is cheating on an exam really bad?


Ok, I've listed off a whale of a lot of my personal pet peeves -- and some things that are friends' pet peeves; you take it from here.

Answer 6

Here's some topics...
- The merit or lack thereof of school uniforms
- Why Value Village is awesome
- Internet censorship....What censorship exists? What censorship should exist?
- Tougher penalties for violent offenders and/or young offenders
- Why everyone should volunteer, donate blood, be an organ donor

Hope these help to get you brainstorming! Best of luck!

Answer 7

Check out this website, that should give you some ideas:

http://www.leeogle.org/byron/bhs/library/persuasion.htm

Personally I think a good one might be

Should death row prison inmates be required to donate their organs?

Or a spinoff could be something like slightly reduced sentences for donating a kidney or something.

It's controversial without being too controversial like abortion.

Answer 8

For my speech class in college, My group and I did our persuasive speech on Sex Education in Schools. As to how some are for it, and against it, yet at the same time, what should the schools teach and what should be up to the parents.

Answer 9

I did mine on Needle Exchange programs. Programs where drug users can exchange old needles for clean ones at a doctors office. It cut down the spread of aids HUGE in areas where it was used.

Answer 10

High school drop-outs.

Talk about people who chose to quit school and become successful/wealthy as adults.
Or -
People who choose to quit school and the negative effects it has on their lives.