Title: South Florida Scuba Diving
Title: South Florida Scuba Diving
Specific Purpose: To Inform my audience about the different locations to scuba dive in Florida
Introduction
Get their attention Picture yourself in the most peaceful environment you can imagine.
Reveal your topic by linking your attention getter to your topic and introducing yourself. Let’s talk about locations to go diving in Florida.
(If your audience does not know you, OR you have not been introduced, provide your name here)
Provide a statement that shows goodwill toward your audience. You live here!
Provide a statement that shows your authority on the subject. I’ve been SCUBA certified for 10 years and love the serenity of the water.
Thesis: There are many beginner level dive locations a short drive from Boca Raton.
Body
Key Idea #1 Diving in Pompano Beach is right around the corner.
Support: You can dive right off the beach.
Support: Once in the water, you will notice the ledges (www.force-e.com).
(Transition: If you’re more into sport than recreational diving, try the Gulf of Mexico.
Key Idea #2 If you want something a little more sport-like, try the Gulf of Mexico.
Support: There is little coral in the gulf, but many rocks and wrecks.
Support: Once in the area, many like to spearfish while diving (www.floridamarineguide.com).
(Transition: If your looking for something more tropical, try the Florida Keys.
Key Idea #3: My favorite location is Key Largo
Support: Most reefs in Key Largo are “marked reefs”.
Support: Lobster hunters often dive the waters in Key Largo (White, 2007).
Conclusion
Transition to the conclusion: Scuba diving can be a great experience in any area of Florida, depending on what you are looking for.
Summarize the most important point in your speech: My favorite spot is Key Largo, it has everything you could want in a diving experience and is only 2 hours away.
Provide a closing statement that is memorable: Once you try it, you’ll be hooked.
References
(2007). Florida Marine Guide. Retrieved on 29 January 2008.
http://www.floridamarineguide.com/florida_boating.php
(2007). Force E: South Florida Dive Centers. Retrieved on 29
January 2008. http://www.force-e.com/areas_served/pompano_beach_florida.shtml
White, E. (2007). Interview. By: Stephanie Jackson. 12 August
chinese_medicine_and_acupuncture
Answer preview Title: South Florida Scuba Diving
9 slides