Public speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. In public speaking, as in any form of communication, there are five basic elements, often expressed as "who is saying what to whom utilizing what medium with what effects?"
The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to act, to simply telling a story. A good orator should be able to change the emotions of their listener, not just inform them.
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Advanced Public Speaking Institute - Large collection of free articles on presentation skills, covering both very basic topics and more advanced issues such as audience participation.
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Clean the Wax From Your Words - Tips on constructing a good speech.
Effective Speech Writing - Techniques for writing an effective speech, including choosing a theme, including quotes and other resources, effective closings.
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Presentation Zen - Garr Reynolds' blog on issues related to professional presentation design.
So You Wanna Deliver an Effective Speech? - Breezy article goes through the basics of preparing and delivering a speech, with some interesting thoughts on audience and nervousness. Printer-friendly version included.
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