Program: Bachelor of Social Science in

Media studies and Journalism

Course:
MSJ 11346: Speech Writing and Public Speaking
Section:
1
Semester:
Fall 2020

Midterm Project: 3 Speech Scripts

Submitted to:
Wafi Aziz Sattar
Lecturer, Media Studies & Journalism Department
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

Submitted by:
Farah Ashrafi
ID: 173012005

Date Submitted:
06/12/2020
SPEECH TYPE: INFORMATIVE SPEECH
SPEECH TITLE: COVID 19 – Risk & Prevention

Hello everyone, I am Farah Ashrafi, one of the student of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
in Media Studies and Journalism Department. Today I am going to talk about risk & prevention
of COVID 19. I know it is one of the boring topic to give the speech, because we all know the
basic prevention and risk. Still let me elaborate a bit for you all, as we know, we can stay healthy
by taking some basic precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a mask, keeping rooms
well ventilated, preventing crowds, washing your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or
tissue, if COVID-19 is spreading in your culture. Check where you live and work for local
advice. To decrease the risk of infection as they cough, sneeze or chat, maintain at least a 1-
metre gap between yourself and others. When inside, maintain an even greater gap between
yourself and others. The farther off the better. Make it a natural part of being around other people
to wear a mask. In order to make masks as effective as possible, proper usage, storage and
cleaning or disposal are necessary. Before you put your mask on and before and after you take it
off and after you touch it at any time, clean your hands. Make sure that your nose, mouth and
chin are concealed by it. Store it in a clean plastic bag when you take off a mask, and then wash
it every day whether it is a cloth mask, or dispose of a surgical mask in a trash bin. Don't use
valve masks. Once again, clean your hands regularly and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand
rub or wash them with soap and water. This removes germs that may be on your hands, like
viruses. Stop rubbing your mouth, nose and eyes. Hands touch several objects, and viruses can
be picked up. Hands will pass the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth until infected. The virus will
invade your body from there and kill you. When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and
nose with your bent elbow or cloth. Then immediately dispose of the used tissue in a closed bin
and wash your face. You protect the individuals around you from viruses that cause colds, flu
and COVID-19 by practicing good 'respiratory hygiene'. Sometimes, surfaces are cleaned and
disinfected, especially those that are frequently touched, such as door handles, faucets and phone
screens. Understand the full spectrum of symptoms associated with COVID-19. Fever, dry
cough, and fatigue are the most common symptoms of COVID-19. Loss of taste or scent, aches
and pains, fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, red eyes, diarrhoea, or a skin rash are other signs
that are less common and can affect certain patients. If you have moderate symptoms such as
cough, headache, mild fever, stay home and self-isolate until you recover. For guidance, contact
your health care provider or hotline. Make someone carrying supplies for you. Wear a medical
mask to prevent infecting someone if you need to leave your house or have anyone near you. If
you have a fever, cough, and trouble breathing, seek urgent medical attention. If you may and
follow the guidelines of the local health authority, call by telephone first. Keep the latest reports
from reliable sources up-to-date, such as the WHO or the local and national health authorities. In
order to educate on what people in your region should be doing to protect themselves, local and
national authorities and public health units are best positioned. Coordinate and follow the
national health and education authorities' guidelines. Share known information with teachers,
parents and students, and include current information on the situation of the disease, including
school prevention and control efforts. Emphasize that if anyone in their family has been
diagnosed with COVID-19 and leaves their child at home, caregivers should warn the school and
health care authorities. Using parent-teacher committees and other structures to facilitate the
exchange of knowledge. Also be sure to answer the questions and concerns of children, including
by developing child-friendly resources such as posters that can be displayed on notice boards,
toilets, and other central locations. In short, keep yourself safe, ensure and encourage everyone to
keep themselves safe.
SPEECH TYPE: PERSUASIVE SPEECH
SPEECH TITLE: “COVID-19 – Importance of Masks and Social Distancing”

COVID-19 spreads primarily by respiratory droplets from individual to individual. When you
cough, sneeze, speak, shout, or sing, respiratory droplets fly into the air. Then these droplets can
fall in the mouths or noses of people near you or these droplets can be breathed in. To help
prevent the respiratory droplets from touching others, masks are a basic shield. Studies illustrate
that when worn over the nose and mouth, masks minimize the spray of droplets. Even if you are
not feeling ill, you should wear a mask. This is because some studies have shown that individuals
who never experience symptoms with COVID-19 and those who do not yet display symptoms
can still transmit the virus to other individuals. If you are infected but do not display symptoms,
the main purpose of wearing a mask is to protect those around you. When you are unable to
remain at least 6 feet apart from others, it is particularly important to wear a mask since COVID-
19 spreads primarily among individuals who are in close contact with each other within about 6
feet. A cloth mask also gives you some protection, too. It probably depends on the materials used
and how your mask is designed to prevent you from breathing in the virus e.g. the type of fabric,
the number of layers of fabric, how well the mask fits. In public environments and when they are
around people who do not live in their home, anyone aged 2 years and older should wear a mask.
When caring for someone sick with COVID-19, wear a mask (whether at home or in a non-
healthcare setting). Wear a mask anytime you need to be around other individuals or animals,
including in your own home, if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-
19. To help avoid the spread of COVID-19 outside of healthcare environments, certain masks
work better. For healthcare staff, surgical masks and N-95 respirators should not be used so they
should be preserved. Single-use masks are disposable face masks. They are promoted online and
through major retail outlets. These are not the same as masks for surgery or other medical uses.
In cases where your mask is likely to get wet or dirty, you can prefer the use of disposable
masks. As with cloth masks, without wide side gaps, make sure your disposable mask fits tightly
to your face and covers your nose and mouth entirely. If a dirty or wet mask needs to be
adjusted, bring additional disposable masks with you. In particular face shields and goggles are
used to cover the eyes of the person wearing them. The nose and mouth are not hidden by
goggles. There are wide openings under and alongside the face in the face shields, where the
respiratory droplets can escape and hit those around you. We may not know at this point how
much protection a face shield gives to people around you. Wearing a mask, however, might not
be possible for certain individuals in every case. People who communicate with others who are
deaf or hearing impaired, for example, can find that while talking, a face shield is better than a
mask. If you are supposed to wear a face shield rather than a mask, choose a face shield that
covers your face across the sides and stretches below your chin or a face shield with a hood. This
is based on minimal available evidence showing that these forms of face shields are better at
stopping respiratory droplets from spraying. Before and after removing the face mask, wash your
hands. When removing it, stop rubbing your eyes, nose and mouth. For certain children and for
people of any age with some conditions, including cognitive, intellectual, developmental,
sensory, and behavioral disorders, effective and consistent use of masks can be difficult. When
determining whether a mask should be worn by children and people with certain disabilities,
decide whether they can:

 Using a mask properly

 Stop touching the mask and their face often,
 Limit the mask from sucking, drooling, or getting excess saliva
 Without help, remove the mask

An airtight fit around the face is not supported by a fabric mask. When you breathe out or speak,
the CO2 completely escapes into the air through and around the sides of the cloth mask. CO2 is
tiny enough to move through any fabric mask material quickly. The virus that causes COVID-19,
by comparison, is much larger than CO2, so it does not move through a properly crafted and
properly worn cloth mask as easily.
SPEECH TYPE: SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECH
SPEECH TITLE: “Best Friend’s Wedding”

Hi everyone! I’m Farah Ashrafi and it’s time for me to give the speech which I frantically
scribbled down 15 minutes ago! The couple have requested that I don't share any embarrassing
stories... so that's it from me! Advance Thanks for listening. First of all Marriage is like a
chemical reaction where two elements interact with each other and compounds are formed that
are completely different. I can't wait to see what molecules, together, await you in your long life.
Congratulations to two of the most talented people that I meet! In your life, this day will be
remembered forever and I can't be happier to witness this wonderful day with you two! Enjoy the
wedding moments as much as you can. Enjoy the pleasure of being together with each other in
the company of those who are near and dear. I’d like to take a few moments to talk to you about
my best friend, Ridika, and her new husband, Raihan.

I’ve been Ridika’s best friend since we were little girls. I remember how we used to play dress-
up and dream of the weddings we would have when we were grown up. I’m sure that the
wedding that has taken place here today far surpasses the childhood dreams I know Ridika had
about her big day!

Ridika is one of the most loving, caring and kind people I’ve ever met. She has a fantastic sense
of humor and a sharp wit — so look out, Rayhan! All kidding aside, though, I couldn’t be
happier to honor my best friend on her wedding day.

Ridika is the absolute best friend I could have ever asked for. She’s also quite the one-a-kind
woman. She can burn a bowl of cereal and she refuses to use a turn signal. She thought tuna was
chicken until second grade because that’s what her mom kept telling her so she’d eat a tuna salad
sandwich on a snowflake roll with the family. I watched her debate it with our teacher. We were
having a lesson on the ocean and the kinds of fish and mammals that live there.  I’m still
impressed to this day because eventually Mr. Marshall threw up his white flag.

But look at her now. Aside from the fact that she had the “Chicken of the Sea” debate far before
my school life, she’s grown into such a stunning, intelligent and successful woman. Rayhan,
you’re a lucky, lucky fellow. She will devote the same love and commitment that I’ve felt from
her over the years to you and that is priceless.

And, also, talking about her past relationships. I’ve seen Ridika with a few old boyfriends, but
she never seemed truly happy, or in love. But, with Rayhan it is different. The first time I ever
met the groom, I could tell that he was that special someone. She seemed happier, more jubilant,
and free.

Since that time, I have seen them grow closer and closer. I can say that they both love each other
more than anything else. It’s inspiring. It also shows us that no matter how wacky or crazy we
are, there is someone out there for us!
I wish you two all the love and happiness in the world. How blessed you are to celebrate your
love on this beautiful day. I know there are many happy years of love and togetherness ahead for
you.

Let’s all raise our glasses to the bride and groom, and wish them a lifetime of love and joy!