Research and Organization
Research Poster Presentations
Throughout college, the majority of students will have to do some sort of presentation of their work and/or research. Even […]
How To Make A Training Presentation
Training presentations are necessary in a variety of contexts. Whether instructing new interns at orientation or presenting a “how-to” […]
Speech Citation Information
Verbally documenting your sources of information gives your speech credibility. When mentioning facts, statistics, or testimony – you must […]
Audience Feedback
Example: How President Obama Responded to Disruptors at a Speech A speech is not a one-sided performance in front […]
Common Logical Fallacies
The following are commonly used elements of argumentation that tend to weaken arguments by diverging from logical approaches to the […]
Common Biases
Anchoring The first thing you experience influences all subsequent experiences. Availability heuristic Your most recent, emotional, and/or unique experiences are […]
Self-Inventory
Take the following quiz to evaluate your feelings of readiness and confidence in public speaking. 1 = Strongly Disagree 2 […]
Topic Choice and Development
Sometimes, especially for a public speaking class, you are required to inform or persuade your audience regarding a particular topic. […]
What Are the Rules?
Before you speak, talk to authority figures or event planners to determine the following: What is a good length for […]
Who is My Audience?
Audience analysis allows you to make decisions about your topic and how you will present it by considering your current audience’s […]