NAME: _________________________ Date: ____________________

SECTION: _______________________ SDG assigned: ____________

SPECIFIC TOPIC: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institution

Purpose: To emphasize the importance of fostering peace, justice, and strong institutions for
sustainable development.

I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Imagine a world where conflict is replaced by cooperation,
justice is accessible to all, and institutions function effectively for the common
good.
B. Reason to Listen: Understanding the interconnectedness of peace, justice, and
strong institutions is vital for creating stable societies that foster growth and
development.
C. Thesis Statement: Achieving peace, justice, and strong institutions is essential
for sustainable development and societal well-being.
D. Credibility Statement: Research from international organizations such as the
United Nations and the World Bank supports the claim that robust institutions
lead to lasting peace and equitable justice.
E. Preview of Main Points: This presentation will discuss the role of strong
institutions in maintaining peace, the impact of justice on societal stability, and
the interplay between these elements.

II. Body
A. Statement of the first main point: Strong institutions are fundamental for
maintaining peace.
1. Supporting ideas to develop your first main point:
a. Support material: According to the World Bank, countries with effective
institutions are 40% less likely to experience conflict (World Bank, 2020).
b. Support material: The UN Sustainable Development Goals emphasize the
need for accountable institutions to foster peace (UN, 2015).

2. **More developing idea:**

a. **Support material:** A study published in the Journal of Peace Research found that
nations with high governance scores experience fewer civil wars (Gleditsch & Nordås, 2019).
b. **Support material:** The presence of rule of law and transparency reduces corruption,
contributing to societal stability (Transparency International, 2021).

**B. Statement of the second main point:** *(Transition: In addition to strong institutions,
justice plays a crucial role in societal stability.)*
Justice systems must be equitable and accessible to foster trust and cooperation.

1. **Supporting ideas to develop your first main point:**

a. **Support material:** Research indicates that perceived injustice can lead to civil unrest,
as shown by a study in the American Journal of Sociology (Lind & Tyler, 1988).
b. **Support material:** The Global Peace Index highlights that countries with fair legal
systems tend to have lower rates of violence (Institute for Economics and Peace, 2021).

2. **More developing idea:**

 a. **Support material:** Access to justice initiatives have proven effective in reducing conflict
in post-war societies (International Development Law Organization, 2019).
b. **Support material:** Data from the World Justice Project shows that communities with
strong legal frameworks report higher levels of public safety (World Justice Project, 2022).

**C. Statement of the third main point:** *(Transition: Finally, the interplay between peace,
justice, and strong institutions is critical for progress.)*
The synergy between these elements is vital for sustainable development.

1. **Supporting ideas to develop your first main point:**

a. **Support material:** The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasizes
peace and justice as integral to development goals (UN, 2015).
b. **Support material:** A report by the OECD states that stability is directly linked to strong
governance and social cohesion (OECD, 2020).

2. **More developing idea:**

a. **Support material:** Countries that invest in peace-building initiatives see a 25%
reduction in poverty rates (Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project, 2021).
b. **Support material:** The Human Development Index shows that nations with higher levels
of peace and justice rank better in overall development (UNDP, 2022).

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### III. Conclusion

**A. Review of the main points:**

In summary, strong institutions uphold peace, justice systems foster stability, and the synergy
between these elements drives sustainable development.

**B. Restate your thesis:**

Achieving peace, justice, and strong institutions is not just a goal; it is a necessary foundation
for a prosperous and equitable society.

**C. Closure:**
Let us work together to build a future where peace, justice, and strong institutions thrive,
creating a better world for generations to come.

NAME: _________________________________ DATE: ____________________

SECTION: ________________________

Rubric for Speech Outline

Criteria Excellent (5) Accomplished (4) Satisfactory (3) Needs Improvement (2)

Content and Clearly and logically A clear attempt at the Some inconsistencies in A lack of organization
Organization organized speech with organization with a an organization and/or a makes it difficult to follow
an engaging beginning, middle, and lack of sustained focus the speaker’s ideas;
(x 2) introduction, a logically end and an attempt to use throughout the speech speech may be too
sequenced body with transitions with inconsistently used conversational and may
appropriate transitions, transitions. ramble without a clear
and a clear and beginning, middle, or end.
convincing conclusion.

Research Clear and convincing Clear use of facts and Partially clear use of facts Confusing or incomplete
Analysis and command of facts and information with partially and information with facts with little and/or
Sources information with developed explanations in limited or incomplete confusing explanations as
(APA 7TH EDITION) insightful explanations support of the speaker’s explanations to support to how the facts support
that help to illustrate the ideas or arguments. At the speaker’s ideas or the speaker’s ideas or
speaker’s ideas and least three sources in APA arguments. At least two arguments. At least two
arguments. At three Format are incorporated sources in APA Format are sources are incorporated
sources in APA Format into the speech. incorporated into the into the speech.
are incorporated into speech.
the speech. All four APA Format was not
sources are used to entirely followed.
strengthen the
argument.

Language Uses sophisticated and Uses appropriate Use words that may be Inappropriate use of
varied language that is language and word unsuited to the topic, language distracts the
suited to the topic and choice, but with less audience, or purpose of audience because it is too
audience; word choice sophistication, the speech; word choice informal or too imprecise
is concise, original, and expressiveness and/or lacks originality and fails given the topic and
effectively conveys the originality. to convey an appropriate purpose of the speech.
appropriate tone given tone for the speech.
the purpose of the
speech.

Grammar and No spelling, Some minor spelling, Multiple spelling, Numerous spellings,
Conventions punctuation, punctuation, punctuation, punctuation,
capitalization, grammar, capitalization, grammar, capitalization, grammar, capitalization, grammar, or
or usage errors. Written or usage errors; some or usage errors; usage errors distract the
in an artful style with sentence variety; a few mechanical errors do not reader. Numerous errors in
sentence variety. No errors in APA formatting. disrupt the flow of ideas. APA formatting.
APA formatting errors. Some errors in APA
formatting.

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