Real Communication An Introduction

492 Part 4  Public Speaking

alone can make a world of difference in the life of the intended victim.

And wouldn’t you want someone to take this simple step for you?

We must never forget Tyler Clementi and the other young lives

cut short by unnecessary bullying. Who knows? Your best friend, your

younger brother, or your son could just have easily been on that bridge

that fateful September evening. •

References

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Hayes, A. (2012, May 21). Prosecutors to appeal 30-day sentence in

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Hinduja, S., & Patchin, J. W. (2010). Cyberbullying: Identification, preven-

tion, and response [Fact Sheet]. Retrieved from http://www.cyberbullying.us

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Schenk, A. M., & Fremouw, W. J. (2012, January). Prevalence, psycho-

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http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/cyberbullying.pdf

Speaking Outline

Elijah Lui

Preventing Cyberbullying

General Purpose: To persuade

Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to understand and

confront the growing problem of cyberbullying.

Thesis Statement: I’m here today to confront the growing problem

of cyberbullying experienced by Tyler Clementi and so many others.

• By stressing the personal rel-
  evance of his topic to his audi-
  ence, Elijah leaves his listeners
  with something to think about.