Jackson Library: SPEECH 101: SPEECH 101

WDYK (What Do You Know)

Before Your Session
After Your Session

Topic Selection and Research Resources

Credo Reference provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Reference materials covering primary college disciplines.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Covers today’s hottest social issues.
Points of View Reference Center provided by South Carolina's Virtual Library -- DISCUS This link opens in a new window
Over 380 core topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Gale in Context: U.S. History This link opens in a new window
Most-studied events, decades, conflicts, wars, political and cultural movements, and people.
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
Most-studied events, periods, cultures, civilizations, religions, conflicts, wars, ideologies, cultural movements, and people.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
In depth coverage of multiple subject areas.

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The Demonstrative Speech

When brainstorming a speech idea for the demonstrative speech you may want to think about how you would complete the following sentences:

I could demonstrate how to make...

I could show someone how to use...

I could teach the class how to do...

I could demonstrate...

How ______works

How _______ is done, produced or made

Browse the Print Book Collection

Our books are arranged in Library of Congress call number order. To browse our public speaking collection, visit the following call number ranges:

P87-96 Communication. Mass media

P94.7 Interpersonal communication

P95-95.6 Oral communication. Speech

PN4001-4355 Oratory. Elocution, etc.

PN4071-4095 Study and teaching

PN4177-4191 Debating

PN4199-4321 Recitations (in English)

PN4331-4355 Recitations in foreign languages

Picking a Topic

Video from North Carolina State University Library

Citation Help

Need help with citations? It's always best to go to the source. Check out our Citation Resources page.

If you need one-on-one assistance, contact the Lander University Writing Center for an appointment.