COM201 - Persuasive Speech on Cell Phone Use for Children Ages 0-10

This COM201 persuasive speech argues against children under the age of 10 owning cell phones, highlighting potential negative impacts on their physical and mental health. The speech emphasizes children's vulnerability to cell phone radiation, the potential for prolonged usage leading to non-malignant tumors, and the dangers of exposure to inappropriate online content. It cites research indicating that electromagnetic waves from phones can easily penetrate children's brains, causing disturbed brain activity. The speech concludes with a request to parents to limit cell phone exposure for young children and encourage physical activities. The student also provides a self-review, noting the persuasive methods used, the inclusion of credible sources, and areas for improvement, such as expanding the content to address more related issues.

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English
Name of the student
Name of the University
Author Note

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3.1. Outline of the speech
Topic: Should Children Under the Age of 10 Own Cell Phones?
Introduction
Respected members of the board, CEO, my supervisor as well as colleagues, in this era of
modernization, children can be seen handling mobile phones and smart phones all around the
world. However, according to recent studies, excessive exposure to mobile phones is imposing
negative impacts on both the physical as well as mental health of the children (Chassiakos et al.,
2016). Especially in the case of children who are under 10 years, exposure to mobile phones is
resulting in disturbed brain activity. The chief purpose of this speech is to points us why children
under 10 should not be allowed to come under excessive exposure to mobile phones.
First Main Point: There has been some extensive research and it has been proved that children
are more vulnerable to cell phone compared to adults (Cookingham & Ryan, 2015). I would also
like to emphasis on the fact that children possess the tendency to use phones for a prolonged
period of time and thus have a higher chance of developing non-malignant tumors.
Second Main Point: Mobile phones primarily function on electromagnetic waves that impose a
negative impact on human brains. In children, the waves from the phone can easily penetrate
right into the interior parts of the brain, since they do not have a strong shield.
Third main point: I would like to add that like other electronic gadgets, mobile phone is also a
tool and can be used for the wrong purposes as well Kids has the probability to come across
inappropriate messages, texts as well as images. Inappropriate contents impose a negative impact
on the physiology of the kids.

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Conclusion
Finally, I will conclude by requesting parents to prevent overexposure of cell phone near
children below 10. Let us make an effort to make the childhood of today's children by
encouraging them to take part in physical activities.

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Self review
1. Does the speech introduction gain the attention and interest of the audience and preview
the main points of the speech? If so, explain the method(s) used to engage the audience.
If not, explain how the introduction could be improved.
Yes. I have used the persuasive method to engage the audiences.
2. Does the conclusion reinforce the central idea and use a strong closing? If so, explain
how. If not, describe how the conclusion could be improved.
I have used the conclusion section to provide a strong yet short recommendation to parents so
that the discussed issue can get solved. However, in the future, I will also include a brief
summary of the content so that an overview of the assignment can be obtained from the
conclusion.
3. Does the speech cite at least two credible sources that support the main points? If so,
explain how the sources support the main points? If not, note those concerns here.
Yes, I have used two credible sources that support the main points.
4. Is the speech well organized and persuasive? Does it follow a logical structure? Discuss
how ethos, logos, and/or pathos are used in your speech.
In order to make the speech well organized, I have segregated by speech into three chief points.
In order to make my speech persuasive, I have used data from relevant resources.
5. Describe one thing you did well in this speech. Describe one thing you would change
about your speech.

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I believe that I have organized my speech efficiently. I would like to enhance the content of my
speech next time so that it can address more issues related to the topic.

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Reference list
Chassiakos, Y. L. R., Radesky, J., Christakis, D., Moreno, M. A., & Cross, C. (2016). Children
and adolescents and digital media. Pediatrics, 138(5), e20162593
Cookingham, L. M., & Ryan, G. L. (2015). The impact of social media on the sexual and social
wellness of adolescents. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 28(1), 2-5.