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Coffee Persuasive Speech Outline

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“Coffee: The Elixir of Life”

Topic: Coffee Consumption in College Students
Organization: Topically
Specific Purpose: I would like my audience to understand the implications of consuming coffee in college.

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention getter: Did you know that 54% of Americans over 18 drink coffee every single day?
B. Relevance: This is relevant because coffee and college students go hand in hand and many college students will turn to coffee for support in classes.
C. Credibility statement: I’d like to consider myself a huge coffee drinker, especially during stressful times at school.
D. Central idea: There are many benefits and drawbacks to drinking coffee.
E. Initial preview: To achieve a good understanding of coffee, it is important to know what coffee is, the benefits …show more content…

Researches have come to the conclusion that “caffeine is the most commonly consumed psychoactive drug in the world, and some of its behavioral effects may resemble those produced by amphetamines, and other stimulants.” (Harvard Health Publications, 2012)

Transition to 3rd main point: Now that we’ve discussed what coffee is and the benefits of consuming coffee, let’s discuss the dangers of overconsumption.

C. Point #3: Coffee is wonderful to drink when you really need the extra boost to stay up, but solely relying on it or drinking too much can cause unfortunate drawbacks.
1. One of the major drawbacks, and often one that is constantly overlooked is that coffee can get in the way of a good night’s sleep. Caffeine can cause too much stimulation in the central nervous system.
- A good rule of thumb to remember in college is that if you want to go to sleep by midnight and stay asleep, it is best to drink coffee before 2:00 pm. (Aubrey, 2013)
2. During finals week, we are often times too busy to realize how much caffeine we are putting into our body.
- Withdrawal headaches, since coffee is slightly

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