The “first turn” in speech preparation is deciding on a good topic that fits both you and your audience.
Fortunately, there are some good ways to meet this challenge.
Your “second turn” will be to develop a clear sense of purpose for your speech.
Your “third turn” is to expand your knowledge so that you can make a responsible presentation. Negotiate these turns.
Selecting your topic, determining your purpose, and acquiring responsible knowledge form. “Major Steps in the Preparation of a Speech.”
But for now, back to that first turn. What is a good topic? It is one that involves you, that allows you to express something that is important to you, and/or that explores something that fascinates you. It should also enrich the lives of your listeners by providing them with useful information or advice. Finally, a good topic is one that you can speak about responsibly, given the lime allowed for your speech and the preparation time available.