Informative Speeches

John Kanzius and the Quest to Cure Cancer, David Kruckenberg 184

Student David Kruckenberg describes a promising new way to treat cancer.

Persuasive Speeches

Emergency in the Emergency Room, Lisa Roth 210

Student Lisa Roth investigates the crisis in emergency room care and advocates a claim of policy—the overhauling of the emergency room system.

The Importance of Community Engagement and Volunteerism, Stephanie Poplin 215

Organizing her speech using Monroe’s motivated sequence pattern, student Stephanie Poplin argues that volunteering can enrich our lives.

Special Occasion Speeches

2008 Harvard University Commencement Address, J. K. Rowling 225

J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, speaks to inspire and share life lessons with the 2008 graduating class of Harvard University.