Links to Sites for Speech Writing Reference and Resources
Audience and Audience Analysis for Communicators - an introduction to thinking about the audience you are communicating with.
"Beginning Research" Tutorial (UMN) - an excellent on-line tutorial covering issues related to using the library, selecting a topic and determining a research strategy. A good starting point.
Topics - selecting and narrowing a topic, moving from topic to thesis
Constructing Arguments (esp. in persuasion) - Fundamental issues to consider in developing an argument to make your case.
Informative Speeches - a complete on-line introduction to developing, organizing and delivering an informative speech from a site at Colorado State
Organization/Outline Basics - tips to check
SUPPORT/PROOF - Resources on proving your point, including: Defining Proof, and What to Use as Proof [ Click on the index topic "Parts of an Argument" to find material on proof.
Public Speaking Bibliography - a site located at Maricopa College which contains ideas for finding sources including a number of links to a variety of on-line reference and subject sources, all designed for the beginning public speaking student.
Searching the Internet for Information - an excellent introduction to using the internet for research in a wide variety of academic areas. This source will enable you to get to sources and search engines which provide much better information for speech students than what you are likely to find on Yahoo! or Excite.
Resources for Writers -- Several of the links above come from the excellent Colorado State On-line Writing Center. There is much more helpful and very accessible information their. Check out the whole of their resources, especially check on the "Writing Guides" for material which may be useful in other classes as well as CATA 101.