LibGuides: Journalism and Communication: Public Speaking & Rhetoric

Speech/Rhetoric on the Web

Silva Rhetoricae: The Forest of Rhetoric
This site, developed by Dr. Gideon Burton of Brigham Young University, is a guide to the terms of classical and renaissance rhetoric.
American Rhetoric
Provides thousands of speeches in video, audio & transcript format to understand argumentation and presentation regarding public speaking.
Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
Contains definitions and examples of over 60 different rhetorical devices to the effectiveness and originality of your speaking and writing.
Rhetoric & Composition
A wiki dedicated to the knowledge of rhetoric and composition including rhetoric journals, bibliographies, examples of rhetorical writing, etc.
Semiotics for Beginners
Daniel Chandler's Web site was designed for a class he taught on Media Education at the University of Wales, Aberystyth.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.

Designing Effective Oral Presentations-Rice Online Writing Lab
This site provides basic strategies for presenting technical and business information in an oral presentation.
Designing Effective PowerPoint Presentations-Purdue Online Writing Lab
Extreme Presentation website
The Extreme Presentation method was developed by Dr. Andrew Abela (author of Advanced Presentation by Design) as a way to develop effective communication of complex information, such as market research findings or solutions-oriented sales proposals.
Presentation Zen
Blog site for Garr Reynolds, author of multiple books on presentation and presentation design
Resonate by Nancy Duarte
Free, multimedia version of the book Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences

ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues
ProCon.org's mission is: "Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format."
Critical Thinking Index Page
Tactical Technology Collective
Tactical Tech is an international NGO (Non-Government Organization) working to enable the effective use of information for social change.