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4: Preparing a Speech

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  • 4.1: Selecting and Narrowing a Topic
    Many people do not approach speech preparation in an informed and systematic way, which results in many poorly planned or executed speeches that are not pleasant to sit through as an audience member and don’t reflect well on the speaker. Good speaking skills can help you stand out from the crowd in increasingly competitive environments. While a polished delivery is important, good speaking skills must be practiced much earlier in the speech-making process.
  • 4.2: Researching and Supporting Your Speech
    Our challenge now is not accessing information but discerning what information is credible and relevant. Students who did research before the digital revolution did not have to worry as much about discerning. If you found a source in the library, you could be assured of its credibility because a librarian had subscribed to or purchased that content. When you use Internet resources like Google or Wikipedia, you have no guarantees.
  • 4.3: Organizing
  • 4.4: Outlining

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