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The document is an outline for an informative speech on maintaining a stable and productive study life. It begins with an attention getter quote and thesis statement about the benefits of maintaining an effective study life. The body then describes three methods: having a positive mindset by believing in yourself and letting go of unrealistic expectations, creating a reward system to prevent burnout and stay motivated, and getting enough sleep which helps learning and memory. The conclusion restates that implementing these methods will result in better academic performance and self-esteem.

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The document is an outline for an informative speech on maintaining a stable and productive study life. It begins with an attention getter quote and thesis statement about the benefits of maintaining an effective study life. The body then describes three methods: having a positive mindset by believing in yourself and letting go of unrealistic expectations, creating a reward system to prevent burnout and stay motivated, and getting enough sleep which helps learning and memory. The conclusion restates that implementing these methods will result in better academic performance and self-esteem.

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Keisha Brown-Dixon

Caeli-Grace Dixon

Oral Communication

October 20, 2020

Informative Speech Outline

Creative Topic: Maintaining a stable and productive study life.

Specific objective: To inform the audience about the importance of maintaining a stable and

productive study life.

Introduction

a. Attention Getter: It was the great scientist and Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein

who once said “Never regard study as a duty, but as the enviable opportunity to

learn.”

b. Thesis Statement: Maintaining a stable and productive study life will be highly

beneficial to students of all ages and can be achieved by using three (3) general

methods: starting with a positive mind-set, creating a reward system and finally

getting enough sleep and rest.

Body

1. Main Point: The first method of improving your study life is by starting with a

positive mindset.

Supporting details:

a). A negative attitude significantly reduces the effectiveness of your study.

b). Stay motivated by believing in yourself and using time wisely.

c). Let go of unrealistic expectations and self-criticism.

Transitional Sentence: Along with starting with a positive mindset you must also ensure

that you create a reward system.


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2. Main Point: It is often said that “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

therefore, creating a rewards system, the second method, is very important.

a). Prevents exhaustion and burnout.

b). Keeps you on track and motivated.

c). Creates a positive reinforcement cycle around your study sessions.

Transitional sentence: While it is essential to start with a positive mindset and create a

reward system it is even more essential to get enough sleep.

3. Main Point: Getting enough sleep and rest is the final method of effective studying.

a). Sleep helps learning and memory. (What is your source?)

b). A good night’s sleep will rejuvenate your mind.

c)

Transitional Sentence:

Conclusion

1. Summary: A highly effective study life can be achieved and can be maintained by

having positive mind-set, creating a reward system and by getting enough sleep and

rest.

2. Closure: Implementing these methods will result in better grades, greater knowledge,

and higher self-esteem.


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Works Cited

“11 Good Study Habits for a Breakthrough Routine.” Develop Good Habits,

www.developgoodhabits.com/good-study-routine. Accessed 21 Oct. 2019

“Sleep, Learning, and Memory.” Healthy Sleep,

healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learning-memory.

Accessed 22 Oct. 2019

Chadron State College. “Ten Study Methods That Work.”

http://www.csc.edu/learningcenter/study/studymethods.csc. Accessed 22 Oct. 2019

Dowd, Mary. “What Strategies Can You Use to Keep a Positive Mindset to Stay Motivated in

College?” Education, 21 Nov. 2017, education.seattlepi.com/strategies-can-use-keep-

positive-mindset-stay-motivated-college-4965.

Link, James. “12 Methods To Significantly Improve Your Studying.” Cornerstone

University, 17 Feb. 2017, www.cornerstone.edu/blogs/lifelong-learning-matters/post/12-

methodsto-significantly-improve-your-studying.

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