Principles of Public Speaking

Unit Seven: Researching a Talk

Let him never make a speech until he has something to say. This last is about the hardest advice to follow, perhaps.

- Mark Twain

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Click here to move to Step 3 of the Blueprint to Speaking Success: Conduct Preliminary Research.

This week your work will focus on gathering materials and conducting research.

Key topics for the week include:

· Interviewing experts;
· Using the internet and learning resource centers; and
· Critical thinking and sources.

What to do:

· Read Chapters 6 and 10 of your text;
· Watch Videotape #6: Researching a Talk;
· Develop your speaking outline;
· Develop your visual aids; and
· Rehearse your talk, including source citations.

Consider This

What resources are available to you?
What experts will you interview for your talk?

Be sure to record your expert sources to avoid plagiarism during your talk!
You are on Unit Six of the Course Guide.
Click here for more assistance in developing a speech outline.
Click here for a description of the demonstration speech assignment.
Look at NOVA’s website: http://www.nvcc.edu/library/s
Click here for assistance in developing your visual aids.
For assistance consult Allyn & Bacon publisher website
Click here to move to Unit Eight of the Course Guide.
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Contact Nan Peck at npeck@nvcc.edu
Updated 11/20/03