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LO 13-1: Explain how stories are judged.

Video Storytelling Theory and Practice

Professor Brian Sturm presents storytelling as a way of organizing information, conveying emotions, and building community.

Web The Strategic Rhetoric of a President

Published student paper examining Narrative Coherence and Narrative Fidelity in George W. Bush’s speech

LO 13-2: Describe different types of organizational patterns and why they are used.

Web Patterns of Organization

Patterns of organization and examples of each in outline form.

Video Organizing a Speech

Billy Hofacker discusses a simple and proven formula for structuring and delivering a public speech

LO 13-4: Demonstrate the basics of outlining.

Video A Public Speaking Outline Example

A verbal discussion of how to structure an outline with many valuable tips interwoven in the discussion.

Video How to Write a Speech Outline

What are the basics we must do to create our speech.

LO 13-5: Analyze how time considerations influence your presentations.

Video Timing a Presentation

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This video will give you some good tips about how to make sure your presentation is well timed.