ASSOCIATES (vol. 3, no. 3, March 1997) - associates.ucr.edu
*INFO FROM THE SUPERHIGHWAY RESOURCES FOR SPEECHES AND PRESENTATIONS* by Linda Putnam Class tours, speeches, workshops, committee meetings, conferences, bibliographic instruction, on, and on, and on the list can go. Almost all library employees at one time or another have to give a speech. According to most surveys it is "the" most frightening thing a person can be asked to do. When your boss comes to you that a speech is needed and tells exactly what is needed and your first thought is to say NO. You can't do that because, Well, first it "is" your BOSS, and second because it falls under the part of your job description "and any other duties as assigned." Boy, is that a catch-all phrase. So what do you do if you can't say no? Throwing up is an option, but not really recommended. There are groups like Toastmasters International and the International Organization for the Practicing and Training in the Art of Communication, but these groups are not for everyone. Some people do not have the money for the annual and/or semiannual dues and some do not have the extra time it takes to attend meetings. There are also classes which are taught in colleges, universities, community centers, etc. These classes are in all price ranges and can help. But many times a person is in a hurry and needs to look something up NOW! Not after class or after weeks of work in a club....NOW! Therefore, I have put together a list of Internet resources which can be used either in addition to or instead of the clubs and/or classes mentioned above. These sources are not a perfect answer to the problem of "speech panic" because the only thing that will help to stop the fear is to give speeches on a regular bases, but these resources should lend you a helping hand. The major clue I can give you is that whatever speech or presentation you come up with you MUST practice, practice, and then give it some more practice. It is very obvious to your audience if you are unsure of yourself because you do not know your material. There is much more I could say since I have been a Toastmaster since 1989 but this column is to give YOU the resources at your fingertips for you to be able to and find what you need yourself. Good luck with your speeches. ***************************************** International Organization for the Purpose of Practicing and Training in the Art of Communications http://www.escape.ca:80/~itcintl/ ITC International : an international organization for the purpose of practicing and training in the art of communications. - Presentations can be one hour breakfast or lunch meetings or 2 hour meetings that are held in the evenings. (Some countries have mostly lunch meetings and meet weekly, many in the US are dinner meetings and are held one a month. *************************************** Communications Skills and Strategies http://www.thomson.com:80/itpbig/catalog/comm_media/dibble.html Communication Skills and Strategies: Guidelines for Managers at Work - Jerry A. Dibble, Beverly Y. Langford. Improves communication (writing and speaking) skills ****************************************** Successful Public Speaking http://www.thomson.com:80/itpbig/catalog/comm_media/hamilton.html Successful Public Speaking: Verbal/Visual/Vocal Teamwork - Cheryl Hamilton. Stressing the importance of integrating verbal messages, vocal skills, and visual aids for maximum impact and success. ******************************************* Valley Toastmasters http://www.njcommunity.org:80/toastmasters/ Valley Toastmasters : So reach the pinnacle of public speaking at Valley Toastmasters, one of the premier Toastmasters International clubs in Northern New Jersey. Visit the Toastmasters news and discussion group . Visit other Toastmasters Clubs on the World Wide Web. ******************************************** Professional Speaking Consulting http://www.olivias.com:80/svpublic.htm Public Speaking Consulting : Give training seminars to organized professionals who want to better their speaking skills. Work with professional media people who want to polish their public speaking techniques. ************************************************ Speaking Skills http://www.internationalplatform.com:80/skills.htm Speaking Skills : There is no better way to improve ones talents in platform speaking than to learn from watching the professional speakers at the IPA Conventions and participating in one or more of the IPA seminars, workshops, or competitions. At every convention there is one all day seminar for IPA members to sharpen their public speaking skills under the tutelage of public speaking experts (Please sign up) ********************************************** Making effective presentions http://www.open.gov.uk:80/college/senior/make.htm MAKING PRESENTATIONS EFFECTIVE : ORGANISATIONAL BENEFIT Managers able to communicate more effectively, putting across important messages confidently, clearly and in a way that holds the attention of the audience, focuses on the key issues and influences listeners as intended. code 12EP London 1 day £800 Course Director Myra Chapman Enquiries 01344 634769, GTN 3803 4769 ****************************************** International Association of Business Communicaticators http://www.iabc.com//homepage.htm Club informaiton plus much much more. ******************************************* Toastmasters Information http://www.Im.com/~chipp/toaslink.htm Toastmasters International is a nonprofit public speaking organization which has clubs intenationally. this site presents information about the organization as well as the clubs worldwide. ******************************************** Public Speaking and Personal Development Schools http://www.Im.com/~chipp/spkrref.htm#46 Names and information about companies which teach public speaking skills. ********************************************** Tom Peters thoughts on Public Speaking and Toastmasters http://www.Im.com/~chipp/tmpers.htm Excerpt from his book the Pursut of WOW ******************************************** Edward Tufte on Public Speaking http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/romer/tufte.html His ideas and thoughts on public speaking ***************************************** Virtual Presentation Assistant http://ukans.edu/cwis/units/coms2/vpa/vpa.htm An online tutorial for improving your public speaking skills. ****************************************** Ten Commandments of presentations http://www3.tagoonline.com/~strategy/tencommpres.html The "Ten Commandments" of presentations. Gives information about what to do and what not to do. **************************************** Key steps to effective presentations http://www.access.digex.net/~nuance/keystep1.html General guidelines for professional looking presentations ***************************************** Public speaking anxiety http.www.all-biz.com/articles/anxiety.htm Steps to help prevent or reduce anxiety. *************************************** Fear of Public Speaking http://www.access.digex.net/~nuance/fearspk1.htm Public speaking stories, myths and magic (trial by fire). **************************************** Fear of Public Speaking http://www.stresscure.com/jobstress/speak.htm How to conquer public speaking fear. ********************************************** Nervousness http://www.indiana.edu/~ucstm/edminute/iparment1.html Tips for dealing with nervousness. ********************************************** Graphics http://ei.cs.vt.edu:80/~cs3604/spring.95/ohs/presentation.graphic s.html How to use graphics in an oral presentation. ****************************************** Using Charts http://www3.tagonline.com/~strategy/usecharts.html Strategy for using charts during presentations. ******************************************