Name CMST 102 Informative Speech Outline Introduction I. Attention-Grabbing introduction: According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a recent government survey shows that over 98 million Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime. II. Preview of 3 Main Points: Today I am going to give you information about marijuana legalization. There are three main points to touch on. First, what is marijuana and how does it affect humans. Second, when and why did marijuana become illegal? Third and finally, I will speak about the trend of states legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Thesis/Specific Purpose Statement: Using these three points, I am going to attempt to inform you about marijuana and the movement to legalize it. Body I. Point One: What is marijuana and how does it affect humans? A. Sub-point A: According to WebMD, marijuana, or cannabis sativa, is a naturally occurring plant that contains several psychoactive ingredients, including delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). B. Sub-point B: When THC reaches the brain, it induces relaxation and a feeling of euphoria. It also typically heightens the senses and relieves pain. Transition Now that we know what marijuana is, let’s look at when and why it became illegal in the United States. II. Point Two: When did marijuana become illegal in the United States? A. Sub-point A: According to an article published in Fortune magazine, marijuana has been utilized by human civilizations for thousands of years. It has been a part of western medicine since the early 19th century. B. Sub-point B: Starting in the early 1900’s, states began outlawing cannabis because it had become associated with violence and psychosis. C. Sub-point C: In 1937, through the Marihuana Tax Act, the federal government effectively outlawed marijuana, in spite of objections by the American Medical Association. Transition: So, we have looked at what marijuana is, as well as when it became illegal in the United States. Let’s finally look at the current trend of states legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. III. Point Three: More and more states are enacting legislation that legalizes medical marijuana. A. Sub-point A: According to the USA Today, when New Jersey passed medical marijuana legislation in 2010, it became the 14th state to legalize marijuana in some form. B. Sub-point B: In addition to this, there are another 14 states that are currently considering legislation that will either legalize medical marijuana or decriminalize possession of personal amounts. Conclusion A. Summary Statement / 3 main points & thesis: In review, first we looked at what marijuana is as well as its effects on the human brain, second we saw when and how marijuana was prohibited in the U.S. and third, we looked at the growing number of states that have legalized or decriminalized marijuana. B. Statement tying introduction to conclusion: With a large portion of Americans having tried marijuana, and more and more states considering legislation, it seems that the time has come for a serious debate about the legality of marijuana. References At least 3 sources for informative speech At least 10 sources for group speech (2 per group member) At least 5 sources for persuasive Informative Speech – Grading Rubric (100 points) 3-4 minutes, with 15 second leeway or 15 point reduction in overall score 17-20 points 12-16 points 11 or less points Outline Outline uses either key word or full sentence, but not manuscript form. Three plus sources present. Outline too closely resembles a manuscript or is missing sources. Outline was not turned in, has no sources, or needs major revisions. Introduction Five points for each: visual aid, attention getter, thesis, and preview of main points. Missing one of the four parts for the introduction. Missing two or more parts of the introduction. Delivery and Language Speech uses language appropriate to audience (no jargon) and speakers uses good deliver skills. Speaker may have used too many technical terms or verbal pauses, or other delivery issues present. Speaker had significant delivery issues. Sources Three or more sources are verbally cited in your speech. One or two sources are clearly verbally cited, others may need more emphasis. No sources were verbally cited, but some may be present in the outline. Conclusion with Take-Away Conclusion wraps up speech and has a clear point for the audience to take-away from the speech. Conclusion wraps up speech, but does not have a clear or purposeful point to take away. Conclusion may not be present or has no attempt at giving the audience something to take away.
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