OurSpeeches: Share with the World

Know the Rules

• Halton Catholic District School Board Competition Rules
• Public Speaking Rubric: Writing Rubric
• Public Speaking Rubric: Oral
• Contests - The ESU International Public Speaking Competition
• Contests - Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking Competition
• Contests - Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking

Speech Basics

• What is effective speaking
• Types of Speeches
• The Short Speech for a Particular Occasion
• Know the Purpose
• Know the Audience
• Know the Occasion
• How to Prepare the Address
• Presenting the Speech
• How to Support Your Point
• How to Gain Attention
• How to Conclude a Speech
• Practice Public Speaking Skills in your Daily Life
• Tips for Everyday Talking - From a Writer
• The Occasion - Speaking in Public
• The Points to Remember - Speaking in Public
• Some Hints about Practice - Speaking in Public
• Wisdom is in the telling of the tale:Ten tips to get them listening to you now
• Common Transitions in a Speech
• Public speaking's basic aims - ESU's guidance for speakers (1)
• An Example Outline of a Speech -The Power of Words
• The topic for your speech - ESU's guidance for speakers(2)
• Evidence and research - ESU's guidance for speakers(3)
• Organisation - ESU's guidance for speakers(4)
• Introductions and conclusions - ESU's guidance for speakers(5)
• A note on notes - ESU's guidance for speakers(7)
• Top ten tips for confidence - ESU's guidance for speakers(8)
• From an Expert (1) Introduction
• Types of Speakers - Just for Fun
• Speaking in Public - Just for Fun

Rehearsal Tips

• Do It Out Loud
• Eyes Up
• Use Technology
• Make Note of It

Research Tips

• Keep Track of Your Research Information Using Research Cards
• Research from Books
• Using Internet - Google Your Topic
• Newspapers and Magazines for Latest Information
• Interview the Experts
• Talk to Friends and Family Members
• Trust Your Own Feelings and Experiences

Using Internet - Google Your Topic

Enter key words for your topic at google.com, start search. You will find a wealth of information.
Scan these related websites. Once you find a useful one, remember to recorde where you found the information on your research cards for later reference.

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