You've been assigned a three-minute informative speech on a topic of your choosing. Explain at least three different methods you might use to begin the topic selection process.

What will be an ideal response?

- Self-inventory allows you to think of topics for which you have a special passion for sharing.
- Brainstorming allows your brain to cover numerous potential topics in a short time. Deep thinking comes later. You can also use social media for brainstorming topics and approaches.
- Review the current media-this gives you an opportunity to see which print and nonprint sources can provide helpful information and ideas.
- Social media is increasingly more valuable and can help you find a topic and engage your listeners.
- Research can also take you to various places on the web, with an infinite number of possibilities for topics.

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