The History of Barbie and How Profitable Collecting Her Can Be
Speech Goal: I want my audience to know how Barbie came to be, and how collecting the different types can be profitable.
Introduction
Hook: I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world. Life is plastic. It’s fantastic!
Credibility: My name is Debbie Cooper, and I am a Barbie Collector.
Thesis: Knowing the history behind what you collect, makes it even more valuable when you’re making a large profit while selling it.
Preview: First, I will discuss the history of Barbie, and how she came to be. Second, I will discuss the types of Barbie Dolls, and how they’ve changed over the years. Third, I will mention some of the controversies she has created due to her popularity. Finally, I will discuss how you can make a profit by buying and/or selling Barbie on ebay or other websites, or by attending Barbie Doll Conventions.
Body
I. The history of Barbie, and how she came to be.
II. The different types of Barbie Dolls, and how they’ve changed over the years.
III.Controversies Barbie has created due to her popularity.
IV. How you can profit by buying and/or selling Barbie on the Internet, or by attending Barbie Doll Conventions.
Sources
The Barbie Story. Retrieved April 1, 2012, from http:/ / www.barbiecollector.com/collectors/collector-terminology
Barbie. Retrieved April 1, 2012, from http: / / en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie
Barbie Doll History. Retrieved April 1, 2012, from http: / / www.fashion-doll-guide.com/barbie-Doll-History.html
Barbie: Still a babe and strutting her stuff. Retrieved April 3, 2012, from http: / / washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2008/12/Barbie-still-babe-and-strutting-her-st…
Bild Lilli doll. Retrieved April 3, 2012, from http: / /