Student Criteria - Ask questions that will allow you to refine your topic to fit your audience.

Students' Topic - Importance of a College Degree.

Students' Questions to refine topic - Do you know how much a person with a college degree will make more than one without one? Do you feel that having a college degree is important? Should it be mandatory to have a college degree? What are your thoughts and opinions? Would this be a good topic to give a speech on? Do you feel that most jobs will require a college degree in the near future? Are the enough opportunities for people to go to school?

Question - Address the students' questions above in a constructive and helpful manner.

Criteria: None.

Reference: 
Fraleigh, D. M., Tuman, J.S. (2011). SPEAK UP!: An Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking (2nd ed.). Bedford/St. Martin's.