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Communication

The resources collected here are intended to help you 1) select a topic for public speaking, 2) address and mitigate the anxiety of public speaking, and 3) effectively deliver a speech. Explore the tabs on the left to get started!

Welcome!

Explore the tabs on the left to find help with:

1) Selecting a topic for public speaking

2) Addressing the anxiety of public speaking

3) Effectively delivering a speech

4) Formatting your speech according to APA guidelines

If you need any help using this guide, the library's tools, or just need some extra support, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Public speaking involves designing and delivering a message to an audience. Students who engage in public speaking exercises experience the benefits of:

  • Developing critical thinking skills
  • Developing and fine-tuning verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Overcoming the fear of public speaking

There are multiple steps that you can take to become an effective public speaker:

Effective Public Speaking Pyramid

infographic credit: Madonna University Library, https://library.madonna.edu/publicspeaking/gettingstarted

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