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Group discussion topics, ideas and themes categorized in four special

types of speech topics for group discussions.

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I have invented a list of fourthy public speaking topics for discussions and
analyses in group discussions. They can be used in speech class for
persuasive speaking assignments. Especially exploring a youth group
discussion topic is an ideal method to test the listening, interhuman,
persuasive and presentation skills of students.

There are roughly four types of group discussion topics:

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:

1. Conspiracy is a very common form of political behaviour.

2. The pros and cons of having a credit card.
3. A chain gang is a modern form of slavery.
4. Why drinking and driving is dangerous to yourself and others.
5. Passive smoking is equally harmful.
6. The economic boycott causes most of the problems in Cuba.
7. International trade barriers work.
8. City curfews help to prevent juvenile crime and to protect youth
from victimization.
9. The U.N. is mainly based on diplomacy and enhancing relationships.
10. Affirmative action draws people to work they never considered
before.

A controversial group discussion topic is a speech topic that has many

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controversies, pros and cons. Keep in mind that all current group
discussion topics are not my opinion, but just a sample list of speech
topics!

1. Sustainable urban living without the use of excessive natural

resources must be our future.
2. Are there extraterrestrials who influence events on Earth?
3. Marijuana has a medical value.
4. Direct mail is a special form of junk mail.
5. The pros and cons of a female President.
6. Online dating chats have nothing to do with a search for a soul
mate.
7. Should schools distribute condoms?
8. Most people support embryonic stem cell research.
9. Life imprisonment is a good alternative to capital punishment.
10. What is wrong with child labor?

Abstract group discussion topics are things that cannot be touched, not be
easily defined or formulated. Just think in a creative manner and start a
vivid group discussion with one of these abstract topics to talk about:

1. The Nostradamus Code

2. Breast Implants
3. Bribery in Business
4. Computer Viruses
5. Bigamy
6. Hidden Persuaders
7. Moral Majority
8. The Hippocratic Oath
9. Political Correctness
10. Vegetarianism

The fourth type of group discussion topics are so-called case studies. You
determine a problem and together with the other group members you
have to find a satisfying solution. These are small group discussion topic
ideas. Just modify and alter where necessary, these are just guiding light
topic ideas:

1. Leadership - What necessary changes are needed in your

community organization and how do you want to lead the process?
2. Malpractice Insurance - Doctors walk out on the job to protest the
rising malpractice insurance costs. What to do about it?
3. Work Ethics - Can we shape workers who have the sense that they
serve the company ánd community?
4. School Violence - What are the real causes of violence and bullying
in Schools?
5. Recycling - Sort out how to make money with recycling.
6. Dropouts - Individual attention in safe schools and smaller classes;
is that the way to stop students to drop out?
7. Iraq - What are the best exit strategies?
8. Speech Privacy - What are the best technologies to safeguard the
right of free speech privacy on the internet?
9. Minimum Wage - Why should we have a minimum wage or why
not?
10. Burnout - Should everybody check his or herself of burnout signs?
How?

Tip: try to make an inventory of various angles of view and opinions of

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the group discussion topics.

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