This guide helps researchers in all fields share their findings, knowledge, and ideas effectively and beyond typical silos. By pursuing the recommendations in this book, researchers can increase the exposure of their work to increase impact. Chapters cover the most effective ways to share readers' research, such as: (1) social media (maximizing…

This updated and expanded new edition continues the theme of the second edition that presents a framework by which the reader can gain a broader and deeper understanding of the issues involved with campus violence incidents. In order to understand the current state of campus violence, two sources of information must be considered--the factual and…

The purpose of the seven rules discussed in this article is to enable the presenter to embrace his/her anxieties and put them to work: (1) Observe time limits scrupulously; (2) Write for the real audience (a paper written for the ears to hear is different from a paper written for the eyes to read); (3) Rehearse; (4) Refrain from fidgeting; (5)…

This article reviews steps for planning and delivering a speech: (1) preparation; (2) presentation; (3) audience participation; and (4) summarization. (FG)

Scary as making a speech is, it's important for anyone to be able to speak in front of others. When picking a topic, keep the audience in mind. What are they interested in and how much do they already know about your subject? When planning what to say, research the topic thoroughly. Organize the speech in three parts: introduction, main body, and…

Offers guidelines for the meaningful oral presentation of papers at professional meetings and conferences, suggesting that speakers adapt their papers for the occasion; speak extemporaneously; be flexible, different, and entertaining; speak at a rate of 140 to 150 words per minute; and provide visual aids and handouts. (DMM)

Offers guidelines for preparing and presenting papers at American Business Communication Association (ABCA) conferences. Topics covered include: (1) types of delivery, (2) extemporaneous speaking, and (3) manuscript speaking. (FL)

Reviews two graphic programs (Overhead Express and Sign-Master) available for preparing and producing audiovisual aids that can be used to accompany a speech or presentation. (PD)

This paper discusses the potential for advocacy in collegiate extemporaneous speaking. It argues that given the inherently civic nature of the event, extemporaneous speaking ought to address higher causes that transcend competitive restraints. Unfortunately, the potential of the event is generally hindered by stylistic trends and other competitive…

The steps which should be followed in planning, preparing, and giving a presentation are: (1) start planning immediately; (2) establish realistic objectives emphasizing desired results; (3) analyze the audience and the context of the presentation; (4) prepare a preliminary plan to help in selecting and organizing material including topic,…

People's conception of uniqueness in policy debate has changed dramatically in the past decade. Concepts like "we control uniqueness" and "direction of uniqueness" have come to dominate disadvantage debates. Unfortunately, policy debate has suffered as an activity as the result of some of these debating practices. In response, debaters and judges…

Ways in which the speech writer for an executive can write a successful speech are outlined, including meeting regularly with the executive, getting to know his or her personal and professional preferences, asking questions, doing adequate and appropriate research, finding the right tone, and coaching the speaker. (MSE)

Gives advice on the proper presentation and selection of conference papers. Suggestions include the following: (1) practice the talk; (2) clarify the paper's thesis; (3) respect the assigned time limit; (4) avoid interpolations; (5) make the paper a complete work; (6) avoid dialogue with the chair; (7) minimize the use of quotations; and (8)…

Presents 10 strategies to help parents and teachers prepare and deliver effective presentations, including: use good information; practice the presentation; control the materials; get acquainted with at least a few audience members; have a strong opening; practice anxiety management; be oneself; do not get too complicated or fancy at first; have a…

This paper looks at the development and management of an intercollegiate forensics program at a small college. It first deals with the context for analyzing a program, and then discusses the analysis itself, which should provide the foundation for a program's development. Some points for program management follow, and the paper concludes with a…