INTRODUCTION
Hook: [Social networking sites and social media apps have become sources of severe concern]
Introductory Information: [Social media has become all pervasive affecting people across different age groups. The disadvantages of social platforms can cause social unrest if left unchecked]
Purpose Statement: The purpose of my speech is to persuade my audience about using the social networking sites in a responsible manner so as to use them for personal and social progress.
Preview of Main Points—Sequence of Main Points: [First, I will list the ills of social networking sites, next I will elaborate upon each of those, finally I will talk about how can these be reduced.
Transition from Introduction to Body: [insert transition here]
BODY
PROBLEM: [Social Networking sites and social media are causing social problems]
[Lack of privacy and surveillance by people/government/organizations is amongst the biggest problems – Christian Fuschs]
[Anybody can see what you are sharing online. Companies can see what you are browsing and share your data with the marketers]
[Government is monitoring the social media activity and profile of the users]
[Stalking is also on the rise due to social media - Nilan ]
[Strangers/acquaintances/friends can stalk the profiles for greater information, and use the data for harmful purposes]
[Stalking on dating apps has often resulted in harassment and sex-crimes]
Transition from Main Point 1 to Main Point 2: [Surveillance is seen as comparatively healthy as against stalking]
CAUSE: [Too much anonymity aids stalking]
[From personal experience, I can say that there’s this urge to know more about a person without revealing my own identity or purpose. Social networking helps this.]
[Government sources can follow/friend a person, and keep a track of a person’s activities for security purposes]
[You might not know who is keeping a track of your digital footprints, monitoring your movements on social media.]
Transition From Main Point 2 to Main Point 3: [insert transition here]
SOLUTION: [Acceptable norms and standards for social media usafe]
[Follow a code of conduct]
[Everybody has a right to freedom of expression]
[Everybody has a right to dignity]
[Usage should be mutually beneficial]
[Internet and social media have a lot of potential that must be utilized for the betterment of the society]
[Sub-subpoint or supporting evidence here in a full sentence]
Transition from Main Point 3 to Conclusion: [insert transition here]
CONCLUSION
Summary Statements
Summarize PROBLEM: [Social networking sites and social media apps have become sources of severe concern]
Summarize CAUSE: [This is because they are not monitored/regulated by any authority. People are allowed to create anonymous profiles on the basis of self-reported data]
Summarize SOLUTION: [There must be norms and standards that people and companies must follow for respecting a person’s privacy and controlling abuse]
Restate Purpose: Social networking sites and social media are all pervasive. The problems can spiral out of control and lead to social unrest if not checked in time.
Concluding Remarks/Strong Final Closing Thought: [social media can help us create an equal and prosperous world. We should not let these be avenues of spying and harassment.]
References
[I should be able to refer to this list during your speech, so your references match your verbal citationsMLA or APA in alphabetical order]
Allmer, Thomas. Critical Theory and Social Media: Between Emancipation and Commodification. Vol. 144. Routledge, 2015.
Fuchs, Christian, et al. Internet and surveillance: The challenges of Web 2.0 and social media. Vol. 16. Routledge, 2013.
Echeburúa, Enrique, and Paz de Corral. "[Addiction to new technologies and to online social networking in young people: A new challenge]." Adicciones22.2 (2009): 91-95.
Nilan, Pam, et al. "Youth, social media, and cyberbullying among Australian youth:“Sick friends”." Social Media+ Society 1.2 (2015): 2056305115604848.
