Communication

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

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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:

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

Resources, links, images, and information for this Libguide were gathered from the following locations:

• Butler University: Public Speaking Tips & Strategies

• Clovis Community College: Communication Research Guide

• Madonna University Library: Public Speaking and Speech Writing

• Midwestern Career College

• UC San Diego: Resources in Communication

• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: Public Speaking