*My writing in purple
The following examples show three speech start-ups. For each example,
a) use the website link posted above the start-up to learn more about the subject of the
speech;
b) use the information of the start-up to complete main point (improve, re-write, extend)
a) include at least two verbal in-text citations
b) create a Works Cited entry (MLA)
1. Greywater usage
Source: https://greywateraction.org/greywater-reuse/
Speech text:
There are many innovative ways to reducing the usage of water in our everyday life. Not only
can we turn off water when brushing our teeth and take shorter showers, but also we can recycle
water that runs from our sinks, baths, dishwashers, and laundry machines. This water is called
“greywater” and it can be recycled without being sent through the local sewage system and the
local water purification plants. However, it is important to note that greywater isn’t the same as
fresh water. An article from Greywater Action describes this, “Keep in mind that if greywater is
released into rivers, lakes, or estuaries, its nutrients become pollutants, but to plants, they are
valuable fertilizer.” (2018). There are many uses of greywater, but you must be careful in
handling it. There are multiple guidelines that should be followed to effectively reuse greywater
in your household: don’t store for more than 24 hours; infiltrate it directly into the ground;
minimize contact; keep the system simple; and match the greywater with your plant’s irrigation
needs (Greywater Action. 2018). By reusing this water, you can cut down your water bill and
ensure a healthy ecosystem in your backyard or garden.
2. Asian Carp
Source: https://www.treehugger.com/invasive-species-asian-carp-5114466
Speech text:
There’s a number of invasive species that living now in the United States and compete with the
native species for the natural resources and habitats. An invasive species, as described by
Meghan Holmes, are, “plants and animals that have been moved, typically over long distances,
outside of their native habitat and into a new region, impacting the other species that live there”
(2021).One such species is Asian carp. These fish were introduced to the United States waters in
the 70s, but now make their way to the Mississippi River basin and cause a lot of concerns.
Holmes describes some of the issues that Asian carp have causes being, competing with native
species for food, threatening the future commercial fishing industry, injuring boaters, and
harming water quality (Holmes, 2021). Asian carp is just one example of invasive species that
have hurt country’s economies and ecosystems.
3. Dead Water Zones
Source: https://www.cbf.org/issues/deadzones/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4qCKBhAVEiwAkTYsPF9nTyHy7TIFJzoFwUpSnwr0aQMdtqw2LO
3toPQCw_qF1aHzIYwmfxoCibsQAvD_BwE
All living organisms that dwell in water rely on a steady supply of oxygen, and when this oxygen
runs off the water becomes a dead zone. Dead zones are areas where water flora and fauna
cannot sustain their existence due to the lack of oxygen. There are many reasons why the dead
zones occur. Some examples given by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation [CBF] are agricultural
runoff, urban/suburban runoff, wastewater treatment plants, and air pollution (n.d.). Dead zones
are very dangerous for ecology because they destroy natural habitats and kill local plants and
animals. Hope is not lost though, there are ways for dead zones to recover. The best way for
them to recover is by managing pollution, this can be done by, “Planting trees as buffers along
rivers and streams, improving soil health on farms, reducing the amount of hard surfaces in
cities, and upgrading wastewater treatment plant technology” ((Dead Zones, n.d.).
Works Cited
Dead Zones. (n.d.). Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Retrieved September 22, 2022, from
https://www.cbf.org/issues/deadzones/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4qCKBhAVEiwAkTYsPF9nTyHy7TIFJzoFwUpSnwr0aQMdt
qw2LO3toPQCw_qF1aHzIYwmfxoCibsQAvD_BwE
Greywater Action. (2018, October 30). Greywater Reuse. Retrieved September 22, 2022, from
https://greywateraction.org/greywater-reuse/
Holmes. (2021, April 28). Invasive Species: Why Are Asian Carp a Problem? Treehugger.
Retrieved September 22, 2022, from https://www.treehugger.com/invasive-species-asiancarp-5114466