Instructor Tools:
Teaching Strategies that Teach Speech Skills by Jordan Cataplano
Student Resources:
Preparing a speech
Books
Note: The following books are Open Education Resources–they can be revised, remixed, and redistributed freely without having to contact the authors for permission.
Chapters on “Effective Speech Writing,” “Supporting Your Speech with Evidence,” and “Writing Speech Introductions and Conclusions that Work for You” in Using Your Speech Power!provide guidance on several dimensions of oral communication, including Central message and organization, Conceptualization of Ideas, Student’s position, Conclusions and related outcomes, etc.
Visual Aids from Business Communication for Success gives students advice about the benefits and pitfalls of using visual aids during speeches.
Videos
Note: The following videos are available in the library’s online collections. In addition to the links provided here, the database also offers embed codes and LTI links, which are additional ways to add the videos to Canvas or other websites.
Rehearsal from Brilliant Public Speaking offers concrete suggestions for rehearsing a speech.
Overcoming Nerves from Brilliant Public Speaking offers concrete suggestions for handling the natural feeling of nervousness before speaking.
Considering Effective Slideshows from Public Speaking—Incorporating Research, Visual Aids, and Multimedia gives specific advice about preparing useful slides and using them effectively during the presentation.
Citing your sources in your speech
Note: The following videos are available in the library’s online collections. In addition to the links provided here, the database also offers embed codes and LTI links, which are additional ways to add the videos to Canvas or other websites.
How and When to Use Copyrighted Work from Public Speaking—Incorporating Research, Visual Aids, and Multimedia explains the concept of Fair Use, which defines how speakers are allowed to use copyrighted materials.
Credit Where Credit is Due: Citing Sources and Using and Citing Primary and Secondary Sources from Public Speaking—Incorporating Research, Visual Aids, and Multimedia explains the components of oral or written citations in speeches.
Delivering a Speech
Books
Note: The following books are Open Education Resources–they can be revised, remixed, and redistributed freely without having to contact the authors for permission.
Chapters on “Effective Speech Delivery” and “Communicating Effectively” in Using Your Speech Power! provide guidance on several dimensions of oral communication, including Language and Delivery.
Movement in Your Speech from Business Communication for Success gives concrete advice about how to use movement during a speech and how to avoid making distracting movements.
Videos
Note: The following videos are available in the library’s online collections. In addition to the links provided here, the database also offers embed codes and LTI links, which are additional ways to add the videos to Canvas or other websites.
Using Visual Aids and Using Multimedia from Public Speaking—Incorporating Research, Visual Aids, and Multimedia offer tips for avoiding common problems when using visual aids and multimedia.
Public Speaking: Principles of Public Speaking—Delivery is a 33 minute instructional video that includes advice about vocal and nonverbal delivery and minimizing distractions. It’s also easy to link students directly to the clips that are most relevant to the dimension of oral communication that you’re focused on.