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Emma Gonzales at “March for Our Lives” in Washington D.C., 2018

Before Watching: What do you think the main proposition of this argument will be? This speech is in reference to […]

Self-Introduction Speech Exercise

This speech is a good exercise for beginning your learning in public speaking. Perform it in front of your class […]

Smokey Talks Spring 2019

Maxwell Gustafson, “Essential Oils” Kellie May, “Corporate Social Responsibility” Allie Marcom, “Best Buddies International” Nia Myrthil, “Britain’s Modern Queen” Mary […]

Smokey Talks Fall 2018

1st Place: Bryce Vickers, “The Great Pyramid: Electrical Power Plant” 2nd Place: Chloe Pigue, “Ayahuasca” 3rd Place: Corey Spurling, “The […]

Speech Archive

The Communication Studies Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, holds two public speaking contests every semester: The Charles McClung […]

Smokey Talks

Starting in Fall 2018, Communication Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has hosted the Smokey Talks public speaking contest, […]

McClung Public Speaking Contest

The Charles McClung Public Speaking Contest is a semi-annual competition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that showcases the informative […]

Individual Speeches

The following outlines represent examples of student work in informative and persuasive speaking and can be used as material for […]