A brief tutorial on conducting and applying information from audience analysis for public speaking. Topics include the importance and types of audience analysis, as well as methods for gathering information for audience analysis.
A look at some of the the personal, professional, and societal benefits that can come from studying public speaking.
An overview of some communication basics, including three common communication models: Action, Interactive, and Transactional.
A brief tutorial on creating and delivering informative speeches. Topics include who is giving informative speeches, topics for informative speeches, and organizational patterns commonly used in informative speeches.
Further techniques and tips for creating and delivering informative speeches.
A brief tutorial on using language in public speaking. Topics include using language appropriately and effectively.
A summary of the five levels of communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and mass communication.
A brief tutorial on creating and delivering persuasive speeches. Topics include what it means to persuade, functions and types of persuasive speaking, and picking topics for persuasive speeches.
Strategies and common organizational patterns for creating and delivering persuasive speeches.
A brief tutorial on researching and using supporting materials in public speaking. Topics include types of supporting materials, where to find supporting materials, and evaluating sources.
In some respects, public speaking isn’t all that different from a vacation; it should involve planning and purpose. Once you have selected a topic (or destination) for your speech, it’s important to take care with the details and make sure that your content is going to line up with the purpose of the speech. This video discusses the process of developing a general purpose statement, specific purpose statement, and central idea statement for a speech.
Sometimes the hardest part of public speaking is figuring out what to talk about. This video discusses the criteria that make a solid speech topic and provides some basic tips on generating ideas for speech topics.
A brief tutorial on vocal delivery for public speaking. Topics include nonverbal communication, vocal variety, pronunciation, and articulation.