Using questions starting with who, what, when, where, why, and how to explore topic possibilities for speeches.
Who is affected by this problem?
What are the most important issues?
Why did the problem arise?
Where is this problem happening?
When did the problem begin?
How is this problem like or unlike previous problems?
What options are available for dealing with the problem?
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Let's consider climate change as a topic area and see how these questions might prompt inquiry:
What is climate change? What are the major causes of it? What are the contributing causes in our community? What part can individuals play in reducing it? What can government do to control it? What is the role of international organizations?
Why do we have climate change? Why do some countries and some companies resist reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
When did climate change first become an issue? When was the first important book about climate change published? When were the first U.S. laws relating to climate change passed? When did other countries start talking about climate change?
How can climate change be addressed? How can companies be encouraged to cooperate in this effort? How can individuals help the cause? How can governments play productive roles?
Where is climate change of most concern? Where are endangered species most susceptible? Where are human health problems most acute? Where have cities or states done the most to control climate change?
Who suffers most from climate change? Who is responsible for enforcing emission controls? Who brought climate change most forcefully to public awareness?
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