Week 3 Assignment: Introduction of Your Final Industry-Related Speech.
Here’s a complete guide and sample content you can use for your Week 3 Assignment in your Introduction to Speech course, which includes preparing and recording the introduction of your final industry-related speech. This is a 1-minute video to be uploaded to YouTube, and the link will be submitted.
✅ Assignment Requirements Recap:
Your video must include:
- Introduce yourself
- Gain the audience’s attention
- State your topic
- Establish why the topic is important
- Establish your credibility
- Preview the key points you’ll discuss in your full speech
🕐 Length: ~1 minute
🎥 Format: YouTube video (public or unlisted) — must be a video of YOU speaking
📢 Topic: Must be industry-related (EMS, public safety, healthcare, etc.)
🎤 Sample Script for Week 3 Video: (Topic: EMS Career Burnout and Resilience)
“Hi everyone, my name is [Your Full Name], and I’ve worked in the EMS field for over [X] years.
Every shift we respond to people in crisis—but what happens when we start breaking down? That’s why today I’m talking about burnout and mental resilience in EMS.
This topic is important because we’re seeing too many good medics leave the field, not because they can’t do the job—but because the job is breaking them down from the inside.
I’ve seen it happen to coworkers, and I’ve felt it myself. That’s why I’m passionate about building a culture that supports mental health, recovery, and resilience.
In my full speech, I’ll cover what burnout looks like in EMS, how to recognize it early, and steps we can take as individuals and teams to combat it—so we can stay strong for the people who need us most.”
📋 Optional Visual Aid Tips:
- Wear your uniform or EMS polo if allowed.
- Stand in front of a station, rig, or training area (if possible).
- Use subtle gestures and clear voice projection.
📌 Submission Instructions:
- Record your video with clear audio and good lighting.
- Upload it to YouTube.
- Set the privacy to Public or Unlisted.
- Copy the video link.
- Submit the link to your course under Week 3 Assignment.
Would you like help writing your script for a different EMS-related topic (like recruitment, training, technology, or public trust)? I can help you write or rehearse it!