Cassandra Bourdeau

Speaking/Key-Word Outline Sample

Genetic testing

Introduction: We all have a family member or know someone that is affected a medical
problem that may or may not be inherited. Think about these friends family members etc.
Do you think they would have liked to know beforehand that they were going to have this
disease? Do you think it would have helped them be more prepared?
Hook:
Thesis: genetic testing and why it should be done especially if you know you have inherited
disease in your family.
Preview
1. Genetic testing (what it is?)
2. Types of genetic testing
3. benefits and drawbacks
Transition:
Body

I.

Genetic testing uses laboratory methods to look at your genes, which are
the DNA instructions you inherit from your mother and your father.
Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems,
to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments. ( national
human genome research institute)

a. can learn many things from genetic testing like: DNA

1.
diagnose disease
2. determine severity of disease
Identify gene changes that are responsible for already diagnosed
disease
4. gene changes that can be passed down to children
5. screen newborn babies for possible diseases
b. can be hard to read results
1. geneticists
2. genetic counselors- can help understand what it means for that
person and even for their family.
Transition:

II. Types of genetic testing (genetic testing and screening article Nancy press)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

Diagnostic testing
Carrier testing
Newborn screening
Prenatal testing
Research genetic testing
Predictive and pre-symptomatic genetic testing

III. benefits and drawbacks (u.s. national library of medicine)

a. Relief elimanting uncertainty surrounding health
b. Help doctors make recommendations for treatments and or monitoring
c. Give more information to make decisions on their health and families
health
d. Make informed choices about the future
Drawbacksa. Emotional- angry, anxious, depressed, guilty, scared
b. Financial- insurance may cover all or partial of test

Conclusion:
Getting genetic testing can help you and your family in the long run.
Insurances help cover the cost most tests especially if a doctor recommends
it. Learning about a disease you have or even if you are a carrier you can
prepare before the disease progresses and or if you want to pass the disease
on to your children. Yes, there are questions about abortions and problems
with this but Im suggesting to get tested before hand, especially if you know
you have a disease that is inherited in the family. I wish my parents were
more prepared for when I was diagnosed
Works Cited

FAQ About Genetic Testing. (2015, August 27). Retrieved November 28, 2016, from
https://www.genome.gov/19516567/faq-about-genetic-testing/
Genetic Screening and Testing During Pregnancy. (2016). Retrieved November 28, 2016, from
http://nfwh.nm.org/genetic-screening-and-testing-during-pregnancy.html
Press, N. (2008). Genetic Testing and Screening - The Hastings Center. Retrieved November 28,
2016, from http://www.thehastingscenter.org/briefingbook/genetic-testing-and-screening/
What are the benefits of genetic testing? - Genetics Home Reference. (2016, November 22).
Retrieved November 28, 2016, from https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/testing/benefits

Cassandra Bourdeau
Submitted to Fifield
COMM 1020
Speech 4: Persuasive Speech
11/28/2016
Persuasive Speech: Audience Assessment
Specific Goal: My audience will agree with me why genetic testing should be done
Type of Claim: This is a claim of policy
Ethos: Primary Ethos:
a) Competence: I have a genetic disorder and have had family get genetic testing
done.
b) Fairness: I will say the opposing claims then shut them down with support.
Secondary Ethos: 3 sources will be named out loud
Audience Assessment: Most of my audience members will probably have an attitude
toward my proposition that
is neutral.
Adaptation to Audience Attitude:
a. Common ground: Feel very confident about the issue, explain it well, have
examples.
b. Latitude of acceptance: most audience members have kids or think about having
kids in the future knowing about disease may help in the future.
Baby Steps:
Pattern of Organization:

comparative advantage pattern of arrangement