Factual speech topics Controversial and argumentative issues Abstract discussion material Case studies Factual topics for

a group are - as the word says - about facts. This is a sample list of speech topics on current issues and facts:

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Conspiracy is a very common form of political behaviour. The pros and cons of having a credit card. A chain gang is a modern form of slavery. "hy drin#ing and driving is dangerous to yourself and others. %assive smo#ing is e&ually harmful. The economic boycott causes most of the problems in Cuba. )nternational trade barriers wor#. City curfews help to prevent +uvenile crime and to protect youth from victimi,ation. The ../. is mainly based on diplomacy and enhancing relationships.

10. Affirmative action draws people to wor# they never considered before. A controversial group discussion topic is a speech topic that has many controversies1 pros and cons. 2eep in mind that all current group discussion topics are not my opinion1 but +ust a sample list of speech topics3 1. 4ustainable urban living without the use of e5cessive natural resources must be our future. 2. Are there e5traterrestrials who influence events on 6arth7 . !. $. '. (. *. -. 8ari+uana has a medical value. 9irect mail is a special form of +un# mail. The pros and cons of a female %resident. :nline dating chats have nothing to do with a search for a soul mate. 4hould schools distribute condoms7 8ost people support embryonic stem cell research. ;ife imprisonment is a good alternative to capital punishment.

10. "hat is wrong with child labor7 Abstract group discussion topics are things that cannot be touched1 not be easily defined or formulated. <ust thin# in a creative manner and start a vivid group discussion with one of these abstract topics to tal# about: 1. The /ostradamus Code 2. =reast )mplants . !. =ribery in =usiness Computer >iruses

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=igamy ?idden %ersuaders 8oral 8a+ority The ?ippocratic :ath %olitical Correctness

10. >egetarianism The fourth type of group discussion topics are so-called case studies. @ou determine a problem and together with the other group members you have to find a satisfying solution. These are small group discussion topic ideas. <ust modify and alter where necessary1 these are +ust guiding light topic ideas: 1. ;eadership - "hat necessary changes are needed in your community organi,ation and how do you want to lead the process7 2. 8alpractice )nsurance - 9octors wal# out on the +ob to protest the rising malpractice insurance costs. "hat to do about it7 . !. $. '. (. *. -. "or# 6thics - Can we shape wor#ers who have the sense that they serve the company And community7 4chool >iolence - "hat are the real causes of violence and bullying in 4chools7 Becycling - 4ort out how to ma#e money with recycling. 9ropouts - )ndividual attention in safe schools and smaller classesC is that the way to stop students to drop out7 )ra& - "hat are the best e5it strategies7 4peech %rivacy - "hat are the best technologies to safeguard the right of free speech privacy on the internet7 8inimum "age - "hy should we have a minimum wage or why not7

10. =urnout - 4hould everybody chec# his or herself of burnout signs7 ?ow7 Tip: try to ma#e an inventory of various angles of view and opinions of the group discussion topics.