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General speech topics about policies, concepts and definitions on handwriting analysis, Amish people, anti-trust laws, and Olympic disciplines for motivational public speaking assignments. Read them and think about them. When these examples are not what you are looking for: try my buttons on the left:-) Keep clicking on it and a topic idea will come your way!

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Handwriting Analysis Personality Revealing.

Main Point I	Graphologists try to make a forecast about: a. Someone's personality; b. The manner of behaving or doing things; c. Changes in emotions.
II	Experts can verify if a handwritten note come from one and the same person. E.g. Professionals could be hired in a crime case for handwriting analysis personality purposes.
III	Some writing styles experts try to research are: a. Erratic - sometimes large, sometimes small; b. Slanting backwards or forwards; c. Comparing writings from various stages in life.
IV	Perhaps you could mix in this sideline: a. How to get a professional analysis? b. Or: how to take an analysis course? Offer the steps.

You see? On the left side are the roman numbers of the main points. I also offer suggestions for subpoints. Fill in and alter where you like!



The Amish People In America.

I	What are the Amish - or Amish Mennonites?
II	History of the settlement of this old religious sect.
III	To what denomination do they belong within Christianity? What are their values and beliefs?
IV	Why do they choose to live like they do? a. What are the most important behavioral rules? b. Why do they wear black or darker clothes? c. How do the Amish cope with modern practices in society and lifestyle issues?

GENERAL SPEECH TOPICS ABOUT POLICIES

Antitrust Laws To Prevent Monopolies Should Be Abolished.

I	Rules to regulate or restrict pricing or mergers do not stimulate but limit competition.
II	Consumers are protected by special consumer protection laws, there is no need for antitrust laws.
III	State laws against monopolies and the restraint of trade are often incompatible with federal and worldwide trade agreements.

This one is very good for motivational public speaking purposes:

How to Raise Awareness On Key Social Issues?

I	These events could grab attention to your cause: a. Art festivals or other cultural meetings. b. Gala dinners and parties.
II	Write an article with a firm call to action in online and offline magazines.
III	Use a mascot or a symbol: a. A little animal or puppet; b. Ribbon pins; c. The famous Red Poppy, as used in the United Kingdom to remember the Great War.
IV	Ask a celebrity to fight for your side in a public debate.

GENERAL SPEECH TOPICS ABOUT DEFINITIONS

When Is a Sport An Olympic Discipline?

I	Show a list of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games disciplines.
II	Requirements and conditions to be included in the program: a. Widely practised in the world; b. A substantial number of countries must have a serious competition.
III	The formal procedure to become one of the recognized sports.
IV	Mention sports that are rejected and not included by the International Olympic Committee (OIC). And tell why. E.g, ice swimmers, pole dancing, cyclocross, slopestyle snowboard competition. These could be fine general speech topics too :-) Consider this article as a start to a perfect brainstorm session. Whatever the outcome of your search to the Holy Grail will be: as long as it fits you and your assignment it's okay!