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Attention Getter For Informative Essay

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Informative Speech Rough Draft Outline Title: Meningococcal Meningitis Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will be educated on how college dorms can have bacterial infections and how Meningococcal Meningitis spreads. Thesis Statement: First, I am going to briefly discuss the different ways Meningococcal Meningitis are spread and lastly explain the ways you can get treatment for it. Introduction: (Attention Getter) I will always remember when visiting my cousin’s college dorm because I just felt sick being around all her roomates. I just kept telling my myself to just ignore it because been in a tight knit space with many people before. While we may be having a good time on a college campus or hanging out with friends in tight spaces, we are prone to contracting disease, while being in close proximity with people, according to an online article called “Meningitis: Why College Students are so Vulnerable”. Why are universities across the country seeing Meningococcal Meningitis spread? …show more content…

It was always looked at as an exciting thing, but we never thought that we’d have to be careful of deadly diseases. Why do we have to be careful of this on a college campus? Let me tell you why. (Credibility): I have done hours of research and I have found many credible sources. (Preview of Main Points)First, I’ll briefly discuss the nine symptoms that you should be aware of, in case you have Meningococcal Meningitis and second, the treatment options available.. Transition: (Walk towards left speaker’s triangle) What are Meningococcal Meningitis symptoms? Let me tell you the nine common

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