CHOOSING A TOPIC
Getting started is easier said than done. How do you choose an interesting topic while meeting the requirements? We've compiled a list of topics to get you started.
INTRODUCTION | INFORMATIVE | PERSUASIVE | MONROE
“How to” | SEE-I | Explanation | This I Believe
(This is only a suggested list of topics. Your mentors and instructor can help you brainstorm additional topics of interest.)
Informative Speech: “How To”
How to change your car’s oil.
How to nail the negotiation in your first meeting.
How to earn income as a student.
How to find student discounts.
How to get a student job on campus.
How to ace the GRE.
How to recycle different materials.
How to save money in college.
How to build credit.
How to apply for a credit card.
How to live on $5 a day/ Eating well on $5 a day.
How to cook a delicious dinner.
How to cook vegetarian.
How to make a cocktail.
How to make Chinese food.
How to keep your skin looking young and wrinkle free.
How to cure and prevent hangovers.
How to reduce asthma attacks.
How to avoid toxic chemicals in food.
How to manage mental illness.
How to write a book.
How to play the kazoo.
How to be more sensitive for an emotionally insensitive person.
How to respond or take a compliment.
How to get along with your roommate.
How to talk to people when you have nothing to say.
How to recognize toxic friends.
How to survive a shark attack.
How to present yourself with confidence.
How to manage your anger.
How to make a good first impression.
How to prepare for a job interview.
How to improve your conversation skills.
How to set goals and achieve them.
How to enhance your public speaking skills.
How to increase your motivation.
How to construct an argument.
How to boost your self-esteem.
How to be happy being single.
How to avoid procrastination.
How to improve your manners.
How to be a good leader.
How to be romantic.
How to break bad habits.
How to get a really good sleep.
How to stop memory loss.
How to tell someone they are annoying you without being rude.
How to cope with natural disasters.
How to do a walking handstand or a cartwheel into the splits.
How to modify your car.
How to build a computer.
How to avoid computer viruses.
How to repair a cracked Iphone screen
How to sew a piece of clothing.
How to dress for a formal setting
How to hold a tarantula.
How to fish.
How to ride a bike.
How to jump on a pogo stick.
How to ride a scooter.
How to draw a quick portrait of a person.
How to do simple origami
How to give CPR
How to take someone’s pulse.
How to drive a manual car.
How to make Tacos
How to survive in harsh weather conditions.
How to apply to graduate school.
How to study in college.
How to roller skate.
How to train a dog.
How to drive in the snow.
How to survive your car being submerged in water.
How students can find great vacation bargains.
How to practice cyber safety.
How to make fishing lures.
How Canadian football is played.
How to survive working in a restaurant.
How to get a great internship.
How to become a comedian.
How to start working out
How to do a pushup
How to train for a marathon
How to tie a bow tie
How to shop frugally
How to do a backflip
How to do a headstand
How to use Excel
How to build a kite
How to shuffle a deck of cards
How to throw a card
How to find a new hobby
How to change your style of clothing
How to organize a file cabinet
How to write a poem
How to fix a dislocated shoulder
How to make a cake
How to clean a toilet
How to treat a knife wound
How to make a good cup of coffee.