The Basics
Presenting a good speech requires practice and knowledge. There are a few basics to get started.
- Approaching the Speaking Situation: Audience, Occasion, Purpose
- Structuring the Speech
- Argument: Claims, Reasons, and Evidence
- Oral Discourse and Extemporaneous Delivery
- Charting Out the Process of Speechwriting
Tips for Success
- Prepare the Speech
- Select a Topic
- Audience Adaptation
- Informative Speaking
- Persuasive Speaking
- Commemorative Speaking