Research and Organization

Every speaking situation fulfills some sort of professional, social, or relational function, and that function determines what is or is […]

*If you are speaking for a class and your instructor has given you guidelines or examples for organizing your speech […]

Before you begin researching your chosen speech topic, consider the following: Who is my audience? Is my speech more informative […]

Complete the following items. It will be wise for you to visit the library to do so. If you face […]

This preparation outline represents the common structure of an informative speech. Remember that your teacher or instructor is the final […]

Without concrete, specific examples and references to authoritative sources, it may be difficult for you to persuade your audience that […]