Speech Resources
Are you looking for information about different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, special occasion)? How about citing material within a speech so you sound more credible? Various places online can assist with this. The following sites provide best practices. To get you started, here is a page created by the University of Pittsburgh that discusses the basics of public speaking.
Citing Sources in SpeechesEven speeches require citations and bibliographies. The following video provides an overview of how to incorporate citations within your speech.
Types of SpeechesPeople can give different types of speeches, including informative, persuasive, and special occasion. The following provides a definition for the different types of speeches and some resources and examples with them.
Informative
According to the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Communication, informative speaking "generally centers on talking about people, events, processes, places, or things." The linked sites provide information and tips for informative speaking, such as explaining the topic's importance and demonstrating your interest in the subject matter. The following are additional resources and an example of an informative speech.
Persuasive
Persuasive speaking is very common. Persuasive speech "can involve everything from arguing about politics to talking about what to eat for dinner," according to the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Communication, which provides background and tips for this type of speech. The following are additional resources and an example of a persuasive speech.
Special Occasion
Special occasion or commemorative speeches "pay tribute or praise a person, an institution, an event, idea, or place" according to the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Communication. The previous site provides and overview of this type of speaking. The following are additional resources and an example of a commemorative speech.
Donnelly College's Academic Center for ExcellenceIf you need someone to review a speech or some additional assistance, check in with the Donnelly College Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). The center provides tutoring and help with English, history, math, science, and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
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Style GuidesEven when writing a speech, you still need to be able to cite where various figures and facts come from to qualify statements. Styles can vary based on the subject matter. If the professor allows you to select the style, make sure you are consistent regardless of if it is MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or some other writing style option.
American Psychological
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