Cicero's Corner, Center for Speaking

Informative Speech

This paper outlines the processes involved to produce an informative speech.

Prepping the Main Points of the Informative Speech

A tight and concise resource that keeps you ON point! Learn the technique of keeping your audience engaged in what you have to say.

Introductions and Conclusions.

Sometimes the hardest part of a speech is crafting a powerful opening and closing. Learn the dos and don’ts of intros and endings.

Speech Transitions

You know the point of your speech; now learn how to smoothly transition from one point to another in a speech.

Citing Sources in Your Speech

Just like in academic papers, it is important to cite sources in your speech. This guide shows you how verbally cite materials correctly while keeping the flow of the speech.

Speech Anxiety

Yikes! Did you know that public speaking has been rated the number one anxiety provoking event?  Step back, take a breath, and conquer this dragon with the techniques you learn in this resource.