Examples of Effective Public Speaking
This resource offers instructors speech examples from national championship speech…
Oral Communication Toolkit (beginner’s guide to speaking and presenting)
PDF beginner’s guide to speaking and presentation skills. Go to…
Preparing the Speech (online texbook chapter)
Chapter of online textbook Boundless Communications (requires free registration). In this…
Delivering Your Speech (textbook chapter)
PDF chapter of a free online public speaking textbook available through…
Brilliant Public Speaking (video on variety of topics)
Hour-long video available through Dunn Library (requires Simpson login). Features 17 topics including…
Preparing for Oral Presentations (purpose, audience, content, visuals, delivery)
PDF with basic tips for preparing an oral presentation. Covers 5…
Public Speaking Tips (video series)
Short video clips on public speaking. A professional speaker and…
Oral Communication in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (open online course)
Open online course offering lecture notes, assignments, and study materials on…
Critical Thinking Fundamentals (introductory videos)
Series of short videos introducing critical thinking and argumentation; they cover:…
What if My English Isn’t Good Enough? (presenting in a second language)
Webpage addressing common fears about presenting in a second language.…
Designing Effective Scientific Presentations (basic guidelines for presenting a PowerPoint)
Video with basic guidelines for delivering a PowerPoint presentation. The…