LibGuides: Communication Studies Research Guide: Public Speaking

Presentation Design

Determine what your speech looks like: Will there be slides or visuals?

How much information per slide? This is a source of debate.

And Practice!

Say your speech out loud
Time yourself
Record yourself

Things to consider:

time allotted
your audience
your physical presence (what are you saying the moment you walk into the room)

Public Speaking

If you want to supplement your professor's discussion on developing your ability at public speaking, you might try these resources. Includes books, apps, and websites.

Orai - public speaking app
AI assistance with presentations. Available on iPhones and Androids.
Presentation Zen
Can look at Twitter as well. Good reflections on how to design presentations.

Safari Books Online This link opens in a new window
Safari Books Online provides electronic books and videos in computer science, information technology, business and related fields from O'Reilly and other IT and business publishers. Also has video and courses.
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Books
A subject search shows the library holds over 200 books about the art of public speaking

Resources

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