1) Select either Topic A or Topic B for your informative speech.
o Topic A: How to Succeed in College | Deliver a speech about a process.
o Topic B: History of Your Hometown | Deliver a speech about an event.
2) Create an outline or speaking notes in Microsoft Word.
o Download the Microsoft Word template in the “Assignment 2.1” section
located in Week 4 of your course.
o Develop a specific purpose, central idea, and several main points so you'll
stay within the 3-minute time limit.
o You must use at least two quality resources.

Topic: How to Succeed in College

1. Introduction

College is often perceived as the stage in life where individuals gain their freedom and begin their journey to adulthood and achieving their goals. While it is usually an exciting experience for many especially the freshmen, it is important to realize that in order to achieve the set goals, one must succeed in college. The succeeding part is often clouded with the many activities that individuals seek to engage in and becomes a reality towards the end of the course period. Nonetheless, there are ways that students may adapt to succeed in college. These are