Communication Resource Center Self Help, Tips & Videos

Preparing Speeches and Presentations

• How and why to shorten a speech (PDF) 
• Tips for preparing and using notecards (PDF) 
• Checklist for supporting material (PDF)

Citations

• Student to Student: Verbal citations (VIDEO) 
• Tips for giving oral citations (PDF)

Delivering Presentations

• Avoid these mistakes (PDF) 
• Public Speaking Anxiety (PDF) 
• What should I do with my hands (PDF) 
• Tips for presenting virtually (PDF) 
• Spoken vs. Written language (PDF) 
• Question and answer tips (PDF) 
• Presenting in a group (PDF) 
• Posture and body movement (PDF) 
• Using Powerpoint or Prezi effectively (PDF)

Other Oral Communication Occasions

• Giving a poster presentation (PDF) 
• Plan and deliver and elevator pitch (PDF) 
• Facilitating class discussion (PDF) 
• Challenges with participating in class discussions (PDF) 
• Tips for preparing for an interview (PDF)