Public Speaking Resources - COMM 1040 - Public Speaking - LibGuides at University of Missouri

Public Speaking Resources - Websites and Articles

Common Speaker Pitfalls
An article by Craig Valentine, posted on the Toastmaster International magazine site.
Dealing with a Distracted Audience
An article by Tim Cigelske, posted on the Toastmaster International magazine site.
Example Speeches
Looking for an example? Check out here! Events like Oratory, Informative, and Extemp will be most helpful!
Lighten Up Your Speech
An article by Judy Carter, posted on the Toastmasters International magazine site.
Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament Speeches
Here are more examples of nationally ranked speeches!
Tips on Public Speaking: Eliminating the Dreaded "Um"
A post on Harvard Extension School's blog.
Tips to Improve Public Speaking
Ten tips from Harvard University's Marjorie North

Vital Speeches of the Day
Link to online journal content. Available from 1934-present.
American Rhetoric
Includes an online speech bank with video, audio, and transcripts.
Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches from Around the World
Gifts of Speech is a non-profit project, sponsored by Sweet Briar College, dedicated to preserving and creating access to speeches by inspirational, influential and contemporary, women from around the world. It only includes transcripts for included speeches.
History Channel: Famous Speeches & Audio
Includes video and audio for famous speeches on a variety of topics.
British Library Sounds
Wide range of audio for topics including accents and dialect, oral history, and sound recording history.
American RadioWorks: Say It Plain, Say It Loud
African American Speeches. Offers background information, transcripts, and audio.

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