User talk:NuclearWarfare/USAD Wiki Essay

Preliminary Organization Plan
There is a big difference between an inspirational speech and an informational speech. For example, if you were Barack Obama, is right. You would want to use many literary devices, alliteration, repetition, and so on, for emphasis. He does not really need to teach anyone anything; he just needs to inspire elevation. Those people crying in the front row are not doing so because they like his healthcare plan /that/ much. Inspirational speeches are cool, but very hard to pull off. And I think your informational speech fits you better anyways. Anyways, of course, you still want to emphasize things in an informational speech, but to a lesser degree. I agree with that your speech right now is a little wordy, but I feel like the topic you chose is interesting and your argument is sound. Everyone knows about Wikipedia, but not everyone really /knows/ Wikipedia. So, I think you should continue editing for wordiness and most importantly, organization. Like an English essay. So this is what your outline should be, approximately:


 * 1) Introduction. Acknowledge that Wikipedia has faults. Introduce your thesis supporting Wikipedia. Structure Statement.
 * 2) What is Wikipedia? A brief history. This is already pretty good in your essay.
 * 3) Argument Against: Wikipedia is unreliable. Your Argument: Wikipedia is reliable
 * 4) Con: Wikipedia makes kids lazy. Pro: Wikipedia teaches kids about teamwork and collaboration.... and world peace and love.
 * 5) Another Pro: This is the kind of elevating part. Wikipedia has awesome future applications. Everyone loves hearing about how the future is going to be great!
 * 6) Conclusion: Summarize your arguments. End with something catchy.

Mmmm. I think this speech is going to be great. Really. If you can get it right. The main challenges are to make sure your argument in the first half is convincing, and then make the positive social ramifications sound /awesome/ in the second half. And maintain concise-ness the whole time. So you have to tap into your inner intellectual and your inner "I have a dream." Try not to get shot. And make sure you give it to for edits periodically. He is pseudo-genius at this kind of thing.