Resource Guides: Putting Together a Presentation: Public Speaking

Resources Available Online

Presentation Skills: educate, inspire and engage your audience
Call Number: eBook
The Book on Public Speaking
Call Number: eBook
Leading in English : how to confidently communicate and inspire others in the international workplace
Call Number: eBook
Public Speaking by Sharon Milan & Rachel Jacobs
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2014

At the Library

A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
Call Number: On Reserve: RES CMST 220 TORRES-GERMACK
Publication Date: 2015
A Student's Guide to Presentations: Making Your Presentation Count by Barbara Chivers; Michael Shoolbred
Call Number: PN4192.S78C48 2007
Speaking with a Purpose by Arthur Koch
Call Number: PN4129.15.K63 2004
How to Write and Deliver Great Speeches - DVD
Call Number: PN 4121.H69 2006 (Media Collection)
Presentation Skills for Students by Joan Van Emden; Lucinda M. Becker
Call Number: PN4129.15 .V36 2010

Free Online Resources & Information

To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking, Stop Thinking About Yourself from Harvard Business Review
20 Tips for Mastering the Art of Public Speaking from Inc.com
Toastmasters International: Public Speaking Tips
An overview guide from Ohio Wesleyan University on oral presentations.
Nancy Duarte: The secret structure of great talks (TEDx) "From the 'I have a dream' speech to Steve Jobs’ iPhone launch, all great presentations have a common architecture... Nancy Duarte draws lessons on how to make a powerful call-to-action."

Inspirational Speeches

Inspire yourself by watching great speakers! See below and the Putting It Together tab on this guide for examples of effective speeches. Pay attention to the body language, intonation, and other mechanics of the speeches as well as the effect they have on you.