COMM 120 Informative Topics by Professor Palomino https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45 Share two ideas for your informative topic en-us 2021-03-27 13:02:54 UTC 2025-12-15 13:53:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png Professor Palomino palominc1 https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360033798 Hello...Let's try this format.  It's still more fun than just writing a paragraph.  Write your name at the top as the title and list the TWO topics you are thinking of for your Informative speech.  

]]> 2021-03-27 16:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360033798 Jacqueline Mills https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360067853 The two topics that I chose are: the newly discovered comet Neowise because I love space and I figure if I'm going to talk about space, I might as well learn something new as well. The second topic idea is the video game Skyrim because its the game that got me into gaming and I've played through it probably 4-5 times. Space and gaming are two of my favorite things.]]> 2021-03-27 16:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360067853 Samantha Vermeesch https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360275386 The first topic that I am choosing is Down syndrome. I hope to one day be apart of the medical field and I find Down syndrome very interesting. Going in to the medical field, this topic will provide me with the opportunity to learn new things. My second topic is going to be about the impact of physical fitness on mental health. I am currently on LCC's softball team and being active is very important to me, which is why I chose this topic. ]]> 2021-03-27 19:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360275386 Morgan Velderman https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360314004 The first topic I chose is feminism and the rise in sexual assaults against women. I've been really interested in this topic for a while and I'm really passionate about change and would love to to put together an informational speech about it and learn more about the topic and what can be done. The other topic I chose is the game Minecraft. It's kind of silly but it's one of the few games I play with my friends and I played it with my brother when it first came out and it was one of our major bonding moments. It's also one of the first interests my boyfriend and I shared so it's a big topic in our relationship. ]]> 2021-03-27 19:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360314004 Denise Young https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360472576 The first topic I am choosing is Alzheimer's Disease. I work in a facility that all residents have dementia, but mainly Alzheimer's which they are all in different stages of the disease. I have a love and caring deeply for all of the residents so it would be interesting for me to research it and learn more about this disease. I also am interested in animal rescue, especially dogs. It is heart breaking how these dogs are found - tied up, chained, left in bad areas, abandoned. I watch all the rescue shows on television and have different sites on Facebook. ]]> 2021-03-27 22:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360472576 Anna Porritt https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360478702 The first topic I chose is caffeine and the impact it has on the human body, both good and bad. I chose this topic because I am as close to a caffeine addict as one can get. The second topic I chose is how to avoid procrastination and why humans procrastinate. I chose this topic because I am also the biggest procrastinator I know. ]]> 2021-03-27 22:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360478702 Ellie Hornbacher hornbae1 https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360545299 One of the topics I am thinking about giving an informative speech on is the effects of food on our bodies. I chose this as one of my topics because I think people are unaware of the ingredients many things that we eat every single day contain.
The other topic I am thinking of is the effect of sleep on our body and mood. I know how it personally affects me, and I think it's widely talked about, but it seems like no one can ever get enough. Am I right???!]]> 2021-03-28 00:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360545299 Eric Warriner https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360548195 The first topic I am thinking about is the History of Rap Music. I am interested in this because it is my favorite genre of music and it has very interesting roots and a rich history. It is also a very growing genre that has a lot of influences on pop culture and society today. The second topic I am considering is Jesse Owens. He is one of the most famous track athletes in American history. He is famous for winning several gold medals and embarrassing Nazi Germany in the 1936 Olympics. I am interested in him because I am a track athlete and he has been an inspiration for me as a runner. ]]> 2021-03-28 00:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360548195 Sabrina Ruiz ruizs51 https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360560188 The two topics I would be most interested in talking about are: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez and the importance of 2nd language acquisition. 
Selena has been my idol since I was very young. I'm sure many people are familiar with her but I would talk about how important she is to me, as I identify as Chicana. 
My second topic, on the importance of 2nd language acquisition, is a belief I hold strongly; learning a second language does more than teach a person a second language-- as I can explain in my speech if picked!]]> 2021-03-28 00:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1360560188 Emma Schieding https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1361878847 -The first informative topic I am considering discussing is addiction. Specifically nicotine addiction and how powerful it is. I will be comparing it to strict dieting. I will be using my own knowledge of being a vegan health nut who is strangely addicted to nicotine. 
-Another topic I am considering is the normalization of death in old age, and the realization that death is extremely painful. My grandpa recently passed away. He was my last living grandparent, yet before I saw him in his final days I had never seen someone in so much pain. It was not until recently that I understood the agony of death. ]]> 2021-03-28 19:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1361878847 Kyra McNulty https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1361901557 Topic #1: elephants
> I would love to share about this topic because elephants are my favorite animal! The last time I studied elephants was in second grade, and I think it would be fun to re-visit what I researched then and (obviously) add a lot more to it.
Topic #2: healthy eating
> This topic is very interesting to me because as someone who likes food (especially desserts and appetizers, which are two very unhealthy things), I am always looking for recipes to make a healthier version of my favorite foods!
Let me know which option you would like to hear about more by responding to this post :)]]> 2021-03-28 19:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1361901557 Megan Marlow https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1361949894 Topic #1: Sugar cookies
I'm not talking about simple boring sugar cookies. I'm talking those fancy decorated ones that almost look too pretty to eat but you have to because they are delicious. I have a small side business making these sugar cookies. It helps me to make a little cash on the side and use my artistic side. I love designing the cookies and then doing all the precise artwork on them as well. I also love to see my customers faces when they pick up their orders.
Topic #2: Coffee
Pretty sure this one speaks for itself! I LOVE coffee. So many different roasts and styles. The benefits of the coffee, all the antioxidants. I could go on and on about how amazing coffee is.]]> 2021-03-28 20:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1361949894 Erin Murphy https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362072071 Topic 1: Rising costs of insulin. I've worked as a pharmacy technician for almost 2 years now, and during my first summer, a young man came up to get his insulin from our pharmacy. I told him the copay after insurance was $1.29. He said he couldn't afford it, and walked away. Many people have copays of up to $250. To see someone go without a medication that could save their life because they didn't have a couple dollars broke my heart.
Topic 2: Mental and physical health benefits of pets. I've had a cat since I was 13. I'm turning 21 now, and I see my cat almost as my son (yes I know that's weird and dramatic!). Whenever I feel sick with a head ache, I'll lay in bed with him and take a nap, and I always feel better when I wake up. He's been a huge help to me both mentally and physically]]> 2021-03-28 21:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362072071 Amber Spitzley https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362115464 my first topic is addiction to alcohol because I know someone close to me who Is trying to handle their addiction. my second topic will be about caffeine in coffee, just because I drink coffee everyday and I would like to know more about this.  ]]> 2021-03-28 22:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362115464 Madeline Thelen https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362123319 My first topic is the show Friends and the impact it has had on its viewers over the past decade. I'm interested in speaking about this topic because I'm obsessed with Friends and have seen the entire show almost 10 times. My second topic is Higgins Lake. I'm interested in speaking about this topic because my family goes on vacation there every year and my great-grandparents have had a cottage there ever since my dad was a kid. I love going up there to spend time with my family and it is by far my favorite place on Earth. ]]> 2021-03-28 22:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362123319 Sarah Stowe https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362240567 Topic #1: How a natural and integrated ecosystem approach would benefit agriculture. Research suggests that working with rather than against animal, plant, fungus, and microbiome influences help produce sustainable crops. For instance, one sustainable farmer discovered that allowing caterpillars to decimate certain tomato plants exposed an underlying pathology. The various members of an ecosystem work together to create harmony; people can learn from nature and learn to use this balance to cultivate sustainably.

Topic #2: How mushrooms influence human evolution. Models depicting the evolution of life forms places the formation of fungi shortly before and closely associated with animals. Scientists debate how fungi have contributed to the evolution of animals and conscious thought.]]> 2021-03-29 00:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362240567 Karley Beachnau https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362348309 Topic 1: Robots in medicine
This will focus on how robots will help patients and healthcare workers stay safe and assist the elderly who want to live independently, do it in a safe way. 

Topic 2: History of volleyball 
I have played volleyball all of my life and learning the history has always interested me and I would love to share the history if a sport I love.  

]]> 2021-03-29 00:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362348309 Emily Sochay https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362775359 Topic 1: Disney World and the history behind the magic of the parks. I have loved going to Disney World in Orlando, Florida since I was 5 and have gone every year since. I can talk for hours on how many facts I have learned and I would be excited to learn more!

Topic 2: PIXAR and Disney CG animation. See a pattern here? I love learning about the technology behind animated movies and how creative people in the Disney and PIXAR studios are. I am fascinated with the art and story telling as well and would love to learn more.]]> 2021-03-29 04:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1362775359 Kailea Williams https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1364078756 Topic 1: Service dogs and the important tasks they can do and services they provide to their owners. Also how some are trained to do different tasks such as determining high/low blood sugar.
Topic 2: Mental health and societies stigmas on the topic. How it effects men and women differently when they open up about having mental health issues.]]> 2021-03-29 13:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1364078756 Ashley Garver https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1365766416 Topic 1:Hiking Pictured Rocks
Topic 2: Surviving the first year with twins]]> 2021-03-29 20:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1365766416 Marra Allen https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1366253141 Topic 1- The field of phlebotomy. What it’s like to work in a lab and take patients back to the room. Getting all of the specimens where they need to go and keeping the people happy in an unpleasant situation.
Topic 2- Being a teenager working in a government  office. As well as a city facility office. The ins and outs of having adult coworkers as a teenager.
]]> 2021-03-30 01:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1366253141 Andrea Mueller-Hayes https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1366288992 Topic 1. Dog Training for aggressive dogs. I have trained many aggressive dogs and I am currently dealing with this with my own dog.
Topic 2. What the effects of bipolar disorder has on a person. Someone in my family just got diagnosed with this and I am interested in learning about it. ]]> 2021-03-30 01:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1366288992 Chris Adkins https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1366533319 Topic 1: the pro's and con's of video games. my son is 11 years old and I feel that although video games do help him keep in touch with friends and grow his creativity, I think it is also safe to say that he is addicted to video games. 
topic 2: the impact of physical fitness on mental health and the effects that it can have outside of weight loss and muscle growth. going to the gym or doing a physical activity can take me from a terrible unmotivated mood to being exited about the rest of the day. I find these secondary effects to be equally or more important and I think that it would be an interesting topic to talk about. ]]> 2021-03-30 03:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/palominc1/jxiodcmbqw0lpr45/wish/1366533319