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Handouts

All of the handouts are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF files.

General Speech Information

Speech Handouts
Attention-getters
A.U.D.I.E.N.C.E Analysis - It's your key to success
Transitions
Visual Aids
APA Samples

Introductory Speech

Speech Handouts
Introductory Speech Information
Criteria for Introductory Speeches - Grading Rubric
Introductory Speech Worksheet

Informative Speech

Speech Handouts
Informative Speech Preparation Checklist
Developing a speech topic for Speech 100
Tips for a better informative speech
Informative Speech Evaluation - Instructor's Rubric
Informative Speech Evaluation - Student's Rubric
Informative Speech Presentation Checklist
Formal Outline
Formal Outline Worksheet
Informative Speech Outline Evaluation - Instructor's Rubric
Informative Speech Outline Samples
In-class Informative Outlines
Spring 2003 (1)
Spring 2003 (2)
Winter 2004
Spring 2004
Winter 2006 (4:30 class)
Winter 2006 (7:00 class)
Spring 2006 (7:00 class)
Winter 2007 (9am class)
Winter 2007 (10am class)

Persuasive Speech

Persuasive Speech Handouts
Persuasive Speech Preparation Checklist
General Information
Formal Outline Worksheet
Monroe's Motivated Sequence Worksheet
Persuasive Speech Evaluation - Instructor's Rubric
Persuasive Speech Evaluation - Student's Rubric
In-class Persuasive Outlines
Winter 2003
Fall 2003
Winter 2004
Spring 2004

Web Links

Lenny Laskowski's A.U.D.I.E.N.C.E. Analysis
[Corporate] Lenny provides a very good acrostic for analyzing your audience.
University of Iowa Department of Communication Studies
Links and resources for speeches and speachmakers.
Cultural Bridges between Japan and the West
[Corporate] An interesting corporate site providing information on protocol and business practice differences in Japan versus the West.
Wordsmyth - The Educational Dictionary-Thesaurus
The Wordsmyth Collaboratory, a nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing language learning worldwide.
Self-Disclosure and the Johari Window
The Johari Window provides a self-assessment and scoring procedure that you can use to learn more about yourself with regard to self-disclosure levels and comfort. (courtesy of James Roiger, PhD, University of Arkansas at Monticello.)
Allyn & Bacon Communication Studies Website
This is a book publisher's site that has significant resources for communication studies, public speaking, small group communication, interpersonal communication, and more.
The Center for Productive Communication
Texas Christian University's M.J. Neeley School of Business' website with many interesting areas. Be sure to review the topics in "Handouts."
Highline Community College Library Weblinks
Selected websites by subject chosen by the HCC library staff.
The Art of Public Speaking
Stephen Lucas, the author of this book, has developed this website along with McGraw-Hill for both students and faculty. The student section also contains numerous resources as well as the Online Training Center.
Frederick Douglass Archives of American Public Address
An electronic archive of American oratory and related documents. It is maintained by Northwestern University and is intended to serve general scholarship and courses in American rhetorical history. Excellent resource for reviewing speeches.
Toastmasters International
The club to belong to for becoming an excellent public speaker.
Body Language and Business
Nazareno, A. (July 12, 2004). Body language can send crucial, lasting signals about you. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. pE3.