398 Part 4 Public Speaking
C. Caffeine and alcohol
D. Medical conditions—insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea
Transition: Causes: schedules, media, alcohol/caffeine/medical conditions.
Who cares?
III. SD has negative effects for individuals and community. •
A. Decreases performance and alertness (Lisa Zamosky, health col-
umnist for the Los Angeles Times and writer for WebMD)
- Decreases workplace productivity; costs >$3,000 per em-
ployee annually (Patrick D. Skerritt, Harvard Business
Review)
- Causes auto accidents, especially teens (American Academy
of Sleep Medicine, February 15, 2010) •
B. Causes relational stress (Dr. Michael J. Breus, “The Sleep
Doctor” for WebMD)
- True for me!
- 55% of class fights with loved ones from SD (my survey)
C. Affects memory and cognitive ability (Dr. Jones)
- 23.2% report difficulties with concentration; 18.2% report
difficulty remembering info. (CDC)
- All-nighters lead to lower GPA. (Dr. Pamela Thatcher,
psychology professor at St. Lawrence University)
D. Chronic health conditions—depression, obesity, diabetes (CDC)
Transition: Discussed causes and effects. How to prevent SD?
IV. Daily routine changes • [Don’t read as list. Look up!] •
A. Prioritize sleeping
B. Consistent sleep and wake-up times
C. No TV/Internet in bed; just sleep
D. No alcohol/caffeine close to bedtime
Transition: Changes in routine and good habits prevent SD.
Conclusion
I. Christine Padilla, fatigued mother driving 33 hours after birth, kills
nanny and severely injures toddler. (Snejana Farberoy, Daily Mail,
2013) [Show image of crash] •
II. SD is concerning problem for individuals and communities.
A. Causes: busy schedules, media use, alcohol/caffeine/medical
problems
B. Devastating effects
C. Mostly preventable with simple changes
III. Get some rest!
- Main point 3
- The speaker makes sure
that her oral citations are clear
throughout the speaking outline.
- In an earlier practice, the
speaker noted her tendency to
read directly from notes, pre-
venting useful interaction with
the audience.
- Main Point 4
- The speaker uses effective
delivery cues throughout her
speech. Here she reminds
herself to use a visual aid.
