Videos
Successful speaking [videorecording]Call Number: PN4121 .S9 2004Contents Developing listening skills -- Conquering communication anxiety -- Delivery techniques -- Organizing a speech -- Using logic and reasoning -- Communication or frustration: men and women in dialogue -- Dynamic business presentations -- Using language skillfully -- Overcoming barriers to intercultural communication
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Worried about public speaking?
Fear of public speaking is incredibly common, and most of us suffer from it to some extent. Your instructor will provide you with excellent resources for overcoming public speaking anxiety, but in case you are still having trouble, this page can provide some additional resources.
General Information
The Complete Guide to Public Speaking by Call Number: eBookISBN: 0471434221Publication Date: 2002Whether you're trying to start a career as a professional speaker or improve your speaking skills to further your career or influence those around you, this straightforward guide will help you deliver dynamic, compelling, and convincing presentations.
Public Speaking Anxiety
In the spotlight : overcoming your fear of public speaking and performing by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781435647695Publication Date: 2000This book is an extensive guide to the principles, methods, and strategies that can help you get beyond stage fright and create a whole new possibility for comfortable speaking and performing. This book will also help anyone who is self-conscious and uncomfortable in any social situation.
Inspiration
- Keynote Speaking: 20 Great Quotes To Help You Deliver A Killer Speech20 techniques to deliver a memorable and meaningful speech.
- Top 15 Inspirational Quotes for Student SpeechesIf you're searching for some wisdom, these pithy sayings may help. Also features a video on how to approach outlining your speech.
- 21 Brilliant Presentation Quotes To Start Your Speech21 brilliant presentation quotes that are sure to start your speech off on the right foot.
The toastmaster's treasure chest by Call Number: PN4193.I5 T6 2002ISBN: 0785815341Publication Date: 1988, 2002Provides material for use before audiences of many kinds, including humorous stories, contemporary quotations, epigrams, witticisms, proverbs, and amusing definitions.
Reference Resources
Dictionary of debate and public speaking by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2016This dictionary defines about 500 terms and concepts in the fields of debate and public speaking, along with examples of how the terms are used.
