Communication Links
- National Communication Association
The National Communications Organization is the world's oldest and
largest association dedicated to the study of human communication.
- University of Hawaii Public Speaker's Page
An excellent site for student speakers. Many suggestions for better
preparation and delivery of speeches.
- National Gallery of the Spoken Word
An "online fully-searchable digital library of spoken word collections spanning the
20th century."
- Online Speech Bank
Collection of full-text, audio and streaming video files of speeches,
debates, interviews and other examples of oral communication from a wide
variety of sources.
- The Oyez Project
U.S. Supreme Court multimedia database created at Northwestern University.
Good reference and research source in addition to many examples of legal
argumentation and oratory.
- Transformational Learning Abilities Project at Samford University
Includes links to oral communication activities and evaluative tools including assessment rubrics (for individual and group commun ication) and the PRCA (Personal Report of Communication Apprehension).
- Communication Matters Booklet
"This booklet [in .pdf format] focuses on understanding understanding the complexity of communication and how it can be used to enrich our lives. The four sections of this booklet address the role of communication in (1) the democratic process, (2) interpersonal relationships, (3) promoting health and well-being and reducing violence and antisocial behavior, and (4) adapting to the new communication technologies that are changing human relationships and society."
- Public Speaking Tips
- Public Speaking Blogs
- Speak to Lead
Tips, tricks, and tactics for leaders to create and deliver powerful messages that get results.
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